WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Ensuring Full Participation in the Census Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7911. A bill to amend title 13, United States Code, to prohibit the use of questions on citizenship, nationality, or immigration status in any decennial census, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ensuring Full  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced the "Diversity Equity Inclusion Dead On Arrival Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7937. A bill to terminate the authorities of certain entities of the Federal Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., and Jeff Duncan, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1 more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on March 8, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1067. A resolution recognizing the 175th anniversary of the organization of Laclede County, Missouri, and the city of Lebanon, Missouri; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Recognizing the 175th anniversary of the organization of Laclede County, Missouri, and the city of Lebanon, Missouri. Whereas, on February 24, 18 more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1078. A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and its critical role in improving the dental, oral, and craniofacial health of the United States through research, training, and the dissemination of health information; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Recognizing the  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., introduced the "Klamath Basin Water Agreement Support Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7938. A bill to amend the Klamath Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act of 2000 to provide the Secretary of the Interior with certain authorities with respect to projects affecting the Klamath Basin watershed, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1077. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., James McGovern, D-Mass., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., B more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Recoupment of Expenditures for Student Tuition Outlays and Restoration of Entitlement Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7895. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the restoration of entitlement of individuals entitled to educational assistance under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs who use such entitlement to pursue a course or program of education more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Securing Our Lands and Resources Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7923. A bill to limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., and Austin Scott, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing Our Lands and Resour more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7917. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the efficiency of adjudications and appeals of claims for benefits under laws administered by Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla.  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Advancing Culturally Competent and Equitable Supportive Services in Mental Health Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7924. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support graduate programs in mental and behavioral health professions at minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Card more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Patient Access to Innovative New Technologies Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7939. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve Medicare beneficiary access to new medical technologies that improve health care quality and outcomes by ensuring that breakthrough devices are eligible for conditional approval under the Medicare New Technology Add-On Payment (NTAP) Program, e more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7941. A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to establish additional considerations with regard to the adequacy of permit performance bonds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Raul M. Grijalva, D- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7940. A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to protect taxpayers from liability associated with the reclamation of surface coal mining operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Emanuel Cleaver, D-M more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Enhancing Development Finance Corporation Oversight Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7943. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide law enforcement authority to the Inspector General of the United States International Development Finance Corporation; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Open Translation Center Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7942. A bill to establish the Open Translation Center, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Open Translation Center Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Establishment. SEC. 4. Incorpor more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7896. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the criteria for approval of certain independent study programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Richard Hudson, R- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced legislation on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7871. A bill to designate the Miami Federal Correctional Institution in Florida as the Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., and John Garamendi, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Designation of Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., introduced legislation on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7897. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to finalize a proposed rule to remove the Apache trout from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., and Paul Gosar, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Finalization of proposed rule to remove Apache trout fro more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced legislation on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7922. A bill to establish a Water Risk and Resilience Organization to develop risk and resilience requirements for the water sector; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as f more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced the "Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7872. A bill to amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to modify certain requirements applicable to salinity control units, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Harriet Hageman, R more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced the "Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7944. A bill to exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Define to Defeat Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7945. A bill to provide a definition of antisemitism for the enforcement of covered civil rights laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7925. A bill to provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Jared Huffma more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "House Endeavor to Accelerate a Legislative Transformation of Healthcare Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1081. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Committee on Health as a standing committee of the House; to the Committee on Rules. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This resolution may be cited as the "House Endeavor to Accelerate a Legisla more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 7, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1065. A resolution denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Whereas President Joe Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas have created the worst border security crisis in the Nation's history; Whereas President Biden, beginning on day one of his admi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced the "Veterans Housing Stability Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7898. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the administration of housing loans of the Department of Veterans Affairs to prevent or resolve default under such loans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Del. James Moylan, R-Guam. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Climate Change Education Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7946. A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on March 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1068. A resolution condemning rape and sexual violence against women; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolution is co more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Firearm Due Process Protection Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7873. A bill to enforce the requirement that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System make a final disposition of requests to correct its records within 60 days, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Aaro more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1074. A resolution reaffirming the House of Representatives support of a two-state solution; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Seth Moul more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Airline Travelers Right to Know Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7926. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to requirements for air carriers to disclose certain exposures to toxic fumes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Airline Travelers Right to Know Act".  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., introduced legislation on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7899. A bill to direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to promulgate the final regulations relating to special registration for telemedicine; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case f more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, introduced the "Renewing Efficiency in Government by Budgeting Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7867. A bill to amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish a limit for the total amount of additional unfunded regulatory costs that may be imposed in a fiscal year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountabilit more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "EPA Accountability to Farm Country Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7900. A bill to establish a regulatory review process for rules that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency plans to propose, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequent more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced the "Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7947. A bill to protect State and Federal courts' primary and inherent authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession by prohibiting Federal agencies from regulating licensed attorneys and law firms engaged in litigation activities, prohibiting opposing parties in legal actions from bringing private right more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7869. A bill to correct the inequitable denial of enhanced retirement and annuity benefits to certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, introduced the "Pink Tariffs Study Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7927. A bill to require a study on the manner and extent to which the tariff rates assessed by the United States on imports are regressive or demonstrate a gender bias, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Don S. Beyer, D- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7948. A bill to include reasonable costs for high- speed internet service in the utility allowances for families residing in public housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., James Mc more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1079. A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., John Gar more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Cultivating Resources for Emerging Artists to Thrive and Excel in Art Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7918. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to emerging artists to support their early development; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Greg Casar, D-Texas, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. * * *  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Housing Vouchers Fairness Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7901. A bill to authorize the appropriation of $2,000,000,000 for rental vouchers for high population areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Housing Vouchers Fairness Act". SEC. 2. Rental more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced legislation on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7928. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to revise the rates of basic pay for certain enlisted members of the uniformed services; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Revision to the rates of basic pay for certain enlisted members of the uniformed services. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Stop Onerous Surcharges Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7902. A bill to support a review of surcharge policy at the International Monetary Fund; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., a more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Strengthening Transparency and Obligations to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7949. A bill to combat the sexual exploitation of children by supporting victims and promoting accountability and transparency by the tech industry; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced legislation on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7874. A bill to terminate the United States-People's Republic of China Income Tax Convention if the People's Liberation Army initiates an armed attack against Taiwan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Don Davis, D-N.C., and Andre Carson, D-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Conditional termination of the Uni more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Con. Res. 98. Concurrent resolution affirming the vital importance to the United States and its allies and partners of actions necessary to preserve peace, security, and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequent more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Every Town A Border Town Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7875. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to designate MS-13 as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Every Town A Border Town Act". SEC. 2. Designation of MS-13 as a foreign terrorist organization. SEC. 3. Members of M more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Iran China Accountability Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7950. A bill to impose certain requirements relating to the renegotiation or reentry into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or other agreement relating to Iran's nuclear program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Barry Moore, R- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7905. A bill to prohibit States from imposing a tax on the retail sale of menstrual products; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Verifying That All Aliens Have Legitimate Identification Documents Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7951. A bill to prohibit transportation of any alien using certain methods of identification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Strengthening State and Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7906. A bill to improve the effectiveness and available tools of State and tribal child support enforcement agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., an more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7929. A bill to amend title XX of the Social Security Act to provide for nursing home worker training grants; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Nursing Home Workforce Support and Expansion Act more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 10. H. Res. 1096. A resolution expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways an more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1082. A resolution calling upon the International Seabed Authority to adopt regulations allowing the collection of critical minerals from the international seabed area, which will enable America to regain reliable and responsible supply chains, provide high-wage jobs for United States citizens, secure supply chains away from the People's Republic o more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., introduced the "Coast Guard Reserve Parental Leave Parity Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7952. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to extend parental leave to members of the Coast Guard Reserve; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Coast Guard Reserve Parental Leave Parity Act". SE more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pa., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Con. Res. 96. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the public health, safety, and welfare implications of licensure of design professionals; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the public health, safety, and welfare implications of licensure of design prof more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the "Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7953. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard holding employment within the federal government the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew Kim, D-N more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced a joint resolution on March 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H.J. Res. 118. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill vacancies in the House of Representatives to further the continuity of Congress; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, William Timmons, R-S.C., and Emanuel Cleaver, D-M more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced the "Commission on Youth Homelessness Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7908. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a Commission on Youth Homelessness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced the "Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7907. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for career support for a skilled, internationally educated health care workforce; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce A more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Teen Dating Violence Prevention Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7930. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a program to award grants for providing to or developing for schools and youth-serving organizations educational resources or training on preventing teen dating violence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is co more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on March 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1069. A resolution demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Kai Li; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Kai Li. Whereas Kai Li is being unjustly and ar more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., introduced the "Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act" on April 9, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7888. A bill to reform the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jur more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., introduced the "Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor Stories Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7889. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to increase grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judicia more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1066. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of United States citizens by the Taliban; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Calling for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United Sta more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Fortifying U.S. Markets From Chinese Military Aggression Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7954. A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to establish an Advisory Committee on Economic Fallout From Chinese Military Aggression Towards Taiwan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Holding Child Predators Accountable Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7955. A bill to increase penalties for child pornography; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Holding Child Predators Accountable Act". SEC. 2. Possession of child porn. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Justice for Rape Survivors Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7956. A bill to require mandatory minimums for sexual abuse; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., and Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Justice for Rape Survivors Act". SEC. 2. Mandatory minimums for sexual abuse. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7957. A bill to increase penalties for crimes against children; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Repeat Child Sex Offenders Act". SEC. 2. Sex trafficking. SEC. 3. Transportation of minors. SEC. 4. Exploi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7919. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for certain revisions to the manual of the Veterans Benefits Administration and to improve the quality of the adjudication of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ve more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7887. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum experience or educational requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7958. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Director of the National Institutes of Health from conducting or funding research that causes significant pain or distress to a dog or cat, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fl more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7909. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., and Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. * * * S more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced the "Countering Antisemitism Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7921. A bill to strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Homeland Security, Oversight and Accountability, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1075. A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the lives of the people and communities of the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Fred more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on March 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1072. A resolution recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day of March 10, 1959, and condemning human rights violations related to the hydropower dam construction project in Derge; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibe more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "Preventing Ballot Drop Box and Mail Fraud Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7960. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for enhanced penalties for the transmission of fraudulent ballots in elections for Federal office through the use of post offices, authorized depositories of mail matter, or ballot drop boxes, to direct the Attorney General to establish a syste more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "Safeguarding Homes from Illegal Entry, Living, and Dwelling Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7959. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality with respect to inadmissibility and deportability related to squatting; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7931. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to update the fee schedule for ambulance services provided by critical access hospitals; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7962. A bill to advance United States long-term trade competitiveness and economic leadership in the Indo-Pacific region; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., and Ami Bera, D-Calif. *  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on March 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1083. A resolution recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Save Our Shrimpers Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7932. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions for the purposes of financing foreign shrimp farms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Clay Higgins, R-La., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Garret Graves, R-La., Mike Ezell, R-M more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., introduced the "Fair And Impartial Redistricting for Meaningful and Accountable Political Systems Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7910. A bill to require States to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a redistricting plan developed by an independent redistricting commission, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif.  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Second Chance at Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7877. A bill to improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Fight for Siblings Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7912. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the aggregate dollar limitation on the amount of qualified adoption expenses which may be taken into account for purposes of the adoption expenses credit in the case of a taxpayer who adopts 2 siblings in the same taxable year; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is co more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Small Business Red Tape Relief Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7963. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require FinCEN to submit to Congress a quarterly report on certain beneficial ownership data; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business Red Tape more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Defunding Unscientific Mask Mandates Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7964. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, implement, or enforce any COVID-19 mask mandate; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Steube, R-Fla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Ralph Norman, R-S.C more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Ensuring Equity for Firefighters Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7878. A bill to amend section 8143b of title 5, United States Code, to include in the time as a firefighter employed by a State when that firefighter is later reclassified as a Federal employee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Rub more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "Ransomware and Financial Stability Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7965. A bill to include requirements relating to ransomware attack deterrence for a covered U.S. financial institution in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Accountability in Student Loan Data Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7880. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require that institutions of higher education maintain certain adjusted cohort default rates to participate in programs under title IV of such Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Protection Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7879. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include court-ordered receivership in the list of actions resulting in a change of ownership of institutions of higher education; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Student Protection Act". SEC. 2. Actions  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Con. Res. 95. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2024, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fa more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Equity in Agency Planning Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7881. A bill to amend section 306 of title 5, United States Code, and sections 1115 and 1120 of title 31, United States Code, to improve the equitable provision of services to underserved communities and individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Ra more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Con. Res. 99. Concurrent resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Bill Fost more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Federal Government Equity Improvement Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7882. A bill to amend section 1124 of title 31, United States Code, to establish an Agency Equity Advisory Team, to amend sections 3520 and 3520A of title 44, United States Code, to ensure the use of equity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pre more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7933. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the treatment of foreign corporations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act". SEC. 2. Restoration of progressive corporate tax rate. SE more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7913. A bill to require a notice be submitted to the Register of Copyrights with respect to copyrighted works used in building generative AI systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024". SE more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1076. A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 112th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure, inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership; to the Committee on O more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced the "Toxic Exposures Examination Improvement Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7883. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the duty of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a veteran with a medical examination in connection with certain claims for disability compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affair more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., introduced legislation on April 9, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7893. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 306 Pickens Street in Marion, Alabama, as the "Albert Turner, Sr. Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., Mike Rogers, R-Ala., Barry Moore, R- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7914. A bill to require the imposition of sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees and other associated entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Protecting our Service Members and their Families from Predatory Financial Practices Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7966. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the verification of the financial independence of financial services counselors providing services to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cospon more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced legislation on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7967. A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to modify provisions relating to withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of country designation under the Generalized System of Preferences; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Modification of provisions relating to withdrawal, suspension, or limitation of country designation under the Generalize more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., introduced the "Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7934. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to implement a limitation on contracting for supplies needed for the Department of the Army for certain workload activities at arsenals of the Department of the Army, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mariannette Miller- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., introduced the "Opportunities for Non-developed Sites to Have Opportunities to Be Rehabilitated for Economic Development Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7968. A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to provide for the establishment of a Critical Supply Chain Site Development grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced a resolution on March 8, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1070. A resolution recognizing the essential work of the National League of Cities; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas * * * Recognizing the essential work of the National League of Cities. Whereas the National League of Cities is the oldest and largest organi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1080. A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that coordinated action must be taken by the United States Government and partner countries to address the humanitarian and human rights crises facing North Koreans in the People's Republic of China, including forced labor, arbitrary detention, human trafficking, and the forcible repatriation  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Defense Quantum Acceleration Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7935. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to accelerate the implementation of quantum information science technologies within the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2024". SEC. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Don't Quit to Lobby Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7969. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide that the period during which a former Member of Congress is prohibited from lobbying shall begin upon the expiration of the term for which the Member was elected; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Don't Quit to  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intelligence Act " on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7915. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the Department of Homeland Security's oversight of certain intelligence matters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strengthening Oversight of DHS Intell more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Cultural Resource Challenge Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7936. A bill to prepare the National Park Service for America's Semiquincentennial by revaluating and recommitting to efforts to protect and sustain the resiliency of our Nation's cultural resources for the enjoyment, wellbeing, and education of all present and future generations; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTIO more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Getting Expelled Officially Revokes Guaranteed Entry Resolution" on March 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1073. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to deny the privilege of admission to the Hall of the House to former Members who have been expelled from the House; to the Committee on Rules. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This resolution may be cited as the "Getting more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7916. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide grants for nitrate and arsenic reduction projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Removing Nitra more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Student Loan Contract Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7892. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to rename master promissory notes for loans made under part D to student loan contracts; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., David Trone, D-Md., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Don Davis, D-N.C., and Shri Thanedar, D-Mich. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced the "Agriculture Grants for Veterans Education and Training Services Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7920. A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary will award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ra more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7890. A bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and teens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor, D more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "FEHB Protection Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7868. A bill to require the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to take certain actions with respect to the health insurance program carried out under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "FEHB more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on March 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1084. A resolution condemning the killing of Alexei Navalny and calling for the release of all political prisoners in the Russian Federation; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo. * * * Condemning the killing of Alexei Navalny and calling for the release of all political prisoners in the Russia more ST

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Plain Prescription Prices Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7970. A bill to require direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription drugs and biological products to include truthful and not misleading pricing information; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "Jobs for All Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7886. A bill to establish a National Full Employment Trust Fund to create employment opportunities for the unemployed, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "Jobs Now Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7885. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to create a pilot program to award grants to units of general local government and community-based organizations to create jobs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Jobs Now Act of more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "Strengthening Job Corps Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7884. A bill to reauthorize the Job Corps program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strengthening Job Corps Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Amendments relating to Job Corps. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., introduced legislation on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7903. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow elective payment of applicable credits to bona fide residents of and entities organized under the laws of Puerto Rico; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., and Darren Soto, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Availability of electi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., introduced legislation on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7904. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend tax credits for clean vehicles to possessions of the United States; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Clean vehicle credits extended to possessions of the United States. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 609. A resolution recognizing April 4, 2024, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, and reaffirming the leadership of the United States in eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Peter Welch, D-Vt. * * more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4046. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Ri more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced legislation on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4050. A bill to extend the deadline to commence construction of certain hydroelectric projects on the Red River; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Kennedy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Extension of deadline to commence construction of certain hydroelectric projects on the Red River. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding the time period specif more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 610. A resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Patty Murray, D-Wash. * * * Honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist. Whereas Dr. Jane more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "XXX" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4049. A bill to appropriate more funds for the Federal Communication Commission's "rip and replace" program, to require a spectrum auction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4048. A bill to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Boozm more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 612. A resolution recognizing the importance of maple syrup production to the State of Maine and designating March 24, 2024, as "Maine Maple Sunday"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * Recognizing the importance of maple syrup production to the State of Maine and designating Marc more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 611. A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 22, 2024, as "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day" and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * Expressing sup more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 606. A resolution to recognize the 203rd anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., C more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced a joint resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S.J. Res. 66. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Bahrain of certain defense articles and services; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Unite more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Telework Transparency Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4043. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to make executive agency telework policies transparent, to track executive agency use of telework, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 607. A resolution condemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Order, Inc; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * Condemning the Nicaraguan Govern more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 608. A resolution denouncing the Biden Administration's immigration policies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Tom Cott more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Veterans' COLA Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4047. A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2024, the rates of compensation for veterans with service- connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4044. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for the consideration of the human rights records of recipients of support of special operations to combat terrorism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit more ST

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "East Palestine Health Impact Monitoring Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4045. A bill to require a study on public health impacts as a consequence of the February 3, 2023, train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1 more ST