WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park Act" on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7976. A bill to designate the Civil War Defenses of Washington National Historical Park comprised of certain National Park System lands, and by affiliation and cooperative agreements other historically significant resources, located in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland, that we more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Golden Thirteen Congressional Gold Medal Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8008. A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to the Golden Thirteen, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case f more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Realizing Excellence in Institutional Grants, New Infrastructure, Technology and Education Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8017. A bill to provide for the long-term improvement of minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Realizing Excellence in Institutional Grants more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the "Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7992. A bill to authorize funds and artifacts to benefit the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Joe Neguse, more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Estate Tax Rate Reduction Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7993. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on estates, gifts, and generation-skipping transfers; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provision more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "American Students First Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8039. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish immigration and residency requirements for individuals served by Federal TRIO programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced a joint resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H.J. Res. 122. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)"; to the Committee on Financial Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., A more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1104. A resolution recognizing the 203d anniversary of the War of Greek Independence; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., John Sarbanes, D-Md., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., Dina Titus, D-Nev., and Chris more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the "Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8018. A bill to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Commissioner of Social Security to review and simplify the processes, procedures, forms, and communications for family caregivers to assist individuals in establishing eligibility for, enrolling in, and maintaining and utilizin more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1105. A resolution designating March 21, 2024, as "National Women in Agriculture Day"; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Don D more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, introduced the "Driving Forward Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8041. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to extend the duration of the exemption from pre-trip vehicle skills testing for school bus drivers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersbe more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act" on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7972. A bill to increase the supply of, and lower rents for, affordable housing and to assess calculations of area median income for purposes of Federal low-income housing assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., He more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Community Paramedicine Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8042. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to qualified entities to support community paramedicine programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., introduced the "Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act" on April 17, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8036. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the Indo-Pacific region and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be s more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., introduced the "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act" on April 17, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8034. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Israel and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., introduced the "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act" on April 17, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8035. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the situation in Ukraine and for related expenses for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequent more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H.J. Res. 123. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; to the Com more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Selena Commemorative Coin Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8019. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of Selena Quintanilla; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Randy Weber, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Con. Res. 100. Concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2882; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 2882, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall m more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7994. A bill to support the direct care professional workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Protecting the American Taxpayer from IRS Mishandling Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7995. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include equitable tolling for negligence or malfeasance by the Internal Revenue Service for the period of limitation on filing for a credit or refund of overpayment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., introduced the "Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably for Youth Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7996. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., introduced the "Safeguarding Trade Opportunities and Preventing China's Anti-Competitive Practices Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7997. A bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to provide for the automatic exclusion of China as a beneficiary country; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safeguarding Trade Opportunities and Preventing China's Anti more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Transparency for Unaccompanied Children Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8020. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish data on the Unaccompanied Children Program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Transparency for Unaccompanied Children Act". SEC. 2. Online publication of data on the Unaccomp more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Combating Hate Across Campus Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7998. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to track and record additional information on hate crimes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Combating Hate Across Campus Act more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "Stop Executive Overreach on Trade Agreements" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7983. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to define the term free trade agreement for purposes of the clean vehicle credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Executive Overreach on Trade Agreements". SEC. 2. Free trade agreemen more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced the "Interstate Commerce Simplification Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8021. A bill to amend Public Law 86-272 to expand the prohibition of State taxation relating to certain solicitation of orders; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., and Bryan Steil, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., introduced the "Name, Image and Likeness for International Collegiate Athletes Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7982. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide F visas and employment authorization for international student athletes who enter into endorsement contracts for the commercial use of their names, images, and likenesses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsore more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "NO LIMITS Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8043. A bill to impose certain sanctions relating to the People's Republic of China and support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and Jared Golden, D-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8044. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to require the Commissioner of Social Security to use the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers for purposes of determining cost-of-living adjustments under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on W more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation and Reintroduction Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7999. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to encourage and incentivize rescue, rehabilitation, and appropriate reintroduction of threatened and endangered animals by establishing a Wildlife Confiscations Network, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is co more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced legislation on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7973. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to support the restoration of coral reefs in South Florida; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. South Florida coral reef restoration grant program. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, introduced the "Timely Mail Delivery and Postal Services Protection Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8000. A bill to limit closures and consolidations of United States Postal Service mail processing facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ti more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1102. A resolution providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2882, with an amendment; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution: (1) The chair of the Committee on Appropriations may insert in the Congressional Record not later than March 26, 2024, such material as she m more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8001. A bill to impose sanctions on the Houthis for attacks on international shipping, 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 for consideration of such provisions as fall withi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1103. A resolution declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant. Resolved, That the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives is hereby declared to be vacant. * * * Summar more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Postal Operations Stay Timely And Local Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8045. A bill to limit the closure or consolidation of any United States Postal Service processing and distribution center in States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop the Rate Hikes Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8002. A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to require States to consider measures that limit the amount of retail utility rate increases a utility company can request to once every 365 days; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop the Rate  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Con. Res. 101. Concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructu more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced legislation on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8022. A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to establish a deadline for the review of applications for natural gas export and import orders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Review of applications for natural gas export and import orders. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Safeguarding American Workers' Benefits Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7991. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the social security number requirements for claiming the child tax credit and earned income tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Eli C more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark., introduced a joint resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H.J. Res. 120. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Stability Oversight Council related to "Guidance on Nonbank Financial Company Determinations"; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * Providing for congressional disapproval unde more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Securing American Agriculture Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8003. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish, on an annual basis, an assessment on United States dependency on critical agricultural products or inputs from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Mike G more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., introduced the "Expanding Child Care Access Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8004. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable credit for qualified child care startup expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Judy Chu, D-Calif.,  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Rosatom Sanctions Enforcement Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8046. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to Rosatom, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 comm more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., introduced the "Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8024. A bill to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to authorize assistance for emergency measures in response to pine beetle outbreaks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Michael Guest, R-Miss., and Mike Ezell, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8023. A bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to include in the report of the Commission under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act certain information relating to scams disproportionately impacting seniors during emergencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Blast Overpressure Safety Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8025. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to clarify roles and responsibilities within the Department of Defense relating to subconcussive and concussive brain injuries and to improve brain health initiatives of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored b more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Energizing Our Communities Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8047. A bill to support communities that host transmission lines and to promote conservation and recreation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Energizing Our Communities Act". SEC. 2. Community Economic Development Transmission Fund. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced the "CDBG Modernization Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8026. A bill to modernize the formulas for allocation of Community Development Block Grant Program grants for entitlement communities to more effectively target such amounts for community development needs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark. * * * SECT more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1106. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 24, 2024, through March 30, 2024, as "National Cleaning Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 24, 2024, through  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Plain Language in Contracting Act" on April 15, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7987. A bill to require plain language and the inclusion of key words in covered notices that are clear, concise, and accessible to small business concerns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8005. A bill to establish the Commission of Experts on Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Russell Fry, R-S.C., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Don Davis, D-N.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Andre Carson, D- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Regulatory Transparency for Small Businesses Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8033. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the information required to be included in a certification by an agency that a rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Small  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Sue Victimizers and Offenders Who Yield Explicit Unconsented Recordings Surreptitiously Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8027. A bill to authorize a civil right of action for individuals affected by video voyeurism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sue V more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "21st Century Peace Through Strength Act" on April 17, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8038. A bill to authorize the President to impose certain sanctions with respect to Russia and Iran, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Armed Services, the Budget, Rules, Energy and Commerce,  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act" on April 15, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7985. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit to Congress a report on the entrepreneurial challenges facing entrepreneurs with a disability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y. *  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Fred Hamilton Veterans' Lost Records Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8048. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to determine the eligibility or entitlement of a member or former member of the Armed Forces described in subsection (a) to a benefit under a law administered by the Secretary solely based on alternative sources of evidence when the military service records or  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., introduced the "Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8014. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules for cancelled covered solicitations, to amend the Small Business Act to provide assistance to small business concerns relating to certain cancelled solicitations, and for other purposes; to the Committee more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced legislation on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7974. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require labeling of food products containing insects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Misbranded food with respect to insect ingredients. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "End Chinese Dominance of Electric Vehicles in America Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7980. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude vehicles the batteries of which contain materials sourced from prohibited foreign entities from the clean vehicle credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "End Chinese Domin more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Expedited Review of Products for GSP Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8006. A bill to establish an expedited petition process for the addition and removal of certain products from the lists of products eligible or ineligible for beneficial treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Second Chance Reauthorization Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8028. A bill to reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, an more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "VA Abortion Transparency Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8029. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on abortions facilitated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., and Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont. * * * SECT more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7989. A bill to provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Pa more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8049. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced the "Supporting Parents in Education Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8050. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support and strengthen outcomes for student parents through the provision of child care services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supporting Parents in Education  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Disaster Tax Lookback Parity Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8007. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the postponement of certain deadlines by reason of Federally declared disaster applicable to the limitation on credit or refund; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "End China's De Minimis Abuse Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7979. A bill to amend section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to modify the administrative exemptions under that Act; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "End China's De Minimis Abuse Act". SEC. 2. Modification of administrative exemptions under the Tariff Act of 1 more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization and Investment Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7990. A bill to extend the authorization for a large- scale water recycling and reuse grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., and Susie Lee, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. S more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Reserve Component Healthcare Access and Expansion Act" on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7975. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for care from the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced the "Earmark Elimination Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8051. A bill to prohibit the consideration in the House of Representatives of any legislation containing an earmark; to the Committee on Rules. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Bob Good, R-Va., and Victoria Spartz, R- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Year-Round E15 Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8052. A bill to temporarily apply the E10 Reid vapor pressure limitations to E15 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., and  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a joint resolution on March 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H.J. Res. 121. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)"; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 o more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Rural Small Business Resilience Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7984. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to improve access to disaster assistance for individuals located in rural areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., Jared Golden, D-Maine, and Tracey Mann, R-Kan. * * *  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "No Propaganda Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8053. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit Federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Drought Relief Obtained Using Government Help Today Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8030. A bill to amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to the total amount of Federal assistance for projects in States experiencing severe drought and projects in historically disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Smart Ship Repair Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8054. A bill to ensure fairness and transparency in the processes used by the Navy to award contracts for ship maintenance and repair, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Smart Ship Repair Act of 2024" more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Government Spending Oversight Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8009. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to establish a Government Spending Oversight Committee within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Government Spe more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Chuckwalla National Monument Establishment and Joshua Tree National Park Expansion Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8031. A bill to establish the Chuckwalla National Monument and expand Joshua Tree National Park in the State of California, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Chuckwalla National Monument more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., introduced the "Ensuring Access to Risk Management Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8055. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish a minimum rate of reimbursement for administrative and operating expenses with respect to crop insurance contracts covering specialty crops and to restore the annual inflation adjustment with respect to the general reimbursement rate for administrative and ope more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7986. A bill to modify and reauthorize the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act". SEC. 2. Extension of Generalized System of Preferences. SEC. 3. Modif more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Stop China's Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7981. A bill to ensure that goods made using or containing cobalt extracted or processed with the use of child or forced labor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo do not enter the United States market; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short t more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., introduced the "Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Establishment Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8032. A bill to authorize the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, and for other purposes; 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 considerat more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Digital Skills for Today's Workforce Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8056. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a digital skills at work grant program; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Digital Skills for Today's more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced legislation on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8016. A bill to exclude the Arizona Families Tax Rebate from Federal income tax; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Exclusion from gross income for Arizona Families Tax Rebate payments. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced the "Data for a Secured Border Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8015. A bill to ensure the Department of Homeland Security is appropriately measuring the scope of certain border security matters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Data for a Secured more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7988. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to include requirements relating to new small business entrants in the scorecard program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced legislation on April 17, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8057. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California, as the "Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Brad Sherma more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8011. A bill to designate certain organizations as foreign terrorist organizations; 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 bill is cospo more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Preserving America's Interests and Security in Trade Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8010. A bill to modify designations of beneficiary countries under the Generalized System of Preferences; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preserving America's Interests and Security in Trade Act". SEC. 2. Modifications to designations of be more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "NIH Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8037. A bill to continue to fund the IMPROVE initiative through the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "No More Narcos Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8058. A bill to establish and implement an informational campaign and national strategy to prevent minors from working with cartels and transnational criminal organizations; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No More Narcos Act more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Jackie Robinson Commemorative Site Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8012. A bill to establish the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site in the State of Florida, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Laurel Lee, R-Fla., Cory Mills, R-Fla., Maria El more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Preserving JROTC Programs Act" on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7977. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the minimum number of participating students required to establish or maintain a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Terri A. Sewell, D- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Gig Is Up Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8013. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require payroll tax withholding on independent contractors of certain large businesses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Jahana  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "U.S. Foreign Trade Zone Parity Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8059. A bill to eliminate the incentive to distribute e-commerce shipments from foreign countries by providing parity to United States foreign-trade zones, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Brian more ST

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act" on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7978. A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to allow employees to take, as additional leave, parental involvement leave to participate in or attend their children's and grandchildren's educational and extracurricular activities, and for other purpose more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Affordable and Secure Food Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4069. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Richard Bl more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Enteric Methane Innovation Tools for Lower Emissions and Sustainable Stock Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4056. A bill to reduce enteric methane emissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4053. A bill to prohibit the sale, lease, or loan of used motor vehicles with open recalls to consumers by auto dealers; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4060. A bill to improve maternal health policies in correctional facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act". SEC.  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced the "Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4059. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins to honor and memorialize the tragedy of the Sultana steamboat explosion of 1865; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4057. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Ron  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful Fentanyl Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4062. A bill to establish a pilot program to assess the use of technology to speed up and enhance the cargo inspection process at land ports of entry along the border; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. * * * SEC more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced legislation on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4072. A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency; placed on the calendar. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibiting the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4073. A bill to prohibit the use of funds to waive certain sanctions with respect to Iran; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * To prohibit the use of funds to waive certain sanctions with respect to Iran. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Proh more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiatives Establishment Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4071. A bill to establish an Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiatives within the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Office of Colonias and Farmworker Initiat more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions Through Landscaping Equipment Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4068. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a business tax credit for the purchase of zero- emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif. * * * SE more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Verifying That All Aliens Have Legitimate Identification Documents Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4051. A bill to prohibit transportation of any alien using certain methods of identification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Rick Scott, R-Fla more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Codifying SAVE Plan Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4058. A bill to require that the regulations related to SAVE Plan shall have the force and effect of enacted law; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Richard Blument more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced legislation on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4052. A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Scotland, Connecticut; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Single, unique ZIP code for Scotland, Connecticut. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Ser more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causing Harm Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4067. A bill to provide for an annual report on the prosecution activities of the Coordinator for Caribbean Firearms Prosecutions of the Department of Justice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short titles. This Act may be cited as the "Car more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Equal Health Care for All Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4065. A bill to prohibit discrimination in health care and require the provision of equitable health care, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Equal Health Care for All A more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4066. A bill to improve Federal technology procurement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement Act" or the  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Improving Contracting Outcomes Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4055. A bill to provide for a pilot program to improve contracting outcomes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Contracting Outcomes Act of 2024".  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Veterans Assistance Helpline Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4061. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to maintain a toll-free telephone helpline for veterans and other eligible individuals to use to obtain information about the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosp more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "State Public Option Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4063. A bill to establish a State public option through Medicaid to provide Americans with the choice of a high- quality, low-cost health insurance plan; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Mart more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Commercial Standards Paramount to Accelerating Cosmic Exploration Leadership Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4064. A bill to amend section 50905 of title 51, United States Code, to extend and modify provisions relating to license applications and requirements for commercial space launch activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Supporting Energy in Rural America Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4070. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of "small refinery" for purposes of the Renewable Fuel Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supporting more ST

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4054. A bill to require entities to meet minimum cybersecurity standards to be eligible for Medicare accelerated and advance payment programs if the reason for the need for such payments is due to a cybersecurity incident; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Health C more ST