WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Defund NPR Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8083. A bill to prohibit Federal funding for National Public Radio, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Brian Babin, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Stream Protection and Vegetation Restoration Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8062. A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to strengthen control of the environmental impacts of surface coal mining, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stream Protection and Vegetation Resto more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for Beneficiaries Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8084. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to verify certain eligibility criteria for individuals enrolled for medical assistance quarterly, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced legislation on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8063. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to posthumously award the Distinguished Service Cross to William D. Owens for his valorous actions from June 6, 1944, to June 8, 1944, during World War II at La Fiere Bridge in Normandy, France, while serving with the 505th Parachute Infantry; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsor more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Help Extend Auditory Relief Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8064. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of hearing aids and related hearing services; 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 for  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the "Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8085. A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations that accelerate the interconnection of electric generation and storage resources to the transmission system through more efficient and effective interconnection procedures; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * *  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8065. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, to carry out a program under which the Secretary requires each regulated seller of a highly infectious agent to comply with certain logbook requirements, and for  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Safe Stay Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8086. A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to update the fire prevention and control guidelines to require the mandatory installation of carbon monoxide alarms in all places of public accommodation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy a more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on March 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1107. A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Israel must be in full support of any negotiation or agreement relating to the Israeli-Hamas conflict, including a two-state solution or similar long-term plan relating to Israel and Palestinians for it to move forward; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Expressing the sense more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Ammunition Supply Chain Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8066. A bill to require a report on the United States supply of nitrocellulose; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Rick Crawford, R-Ark., and Bruce Westerman, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8087. A bill to reauthorize funding for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program of the Environmental Protection Agency; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Delia Rami more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8067. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Internal Revenue Service M more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "Applicant Medical Reimbursement Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8088. A bill to authorize reimbursement to applicants for uniformed military service for co-payments of medical appointments required as part of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) process; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on March 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1108. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes. Whereas the mission of the Department of State is to create a mo more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8089. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Medicare and Medicaid Fr more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced legislation on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8091. A bill to prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, and Andy Harri more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Stop the Baseline Bloat Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8068. A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exclude resources designated as an emergency requirement or any resources provided in supplemental appropriations laws from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced the "Strengthening the Medical Examiner and Coroner System Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8069. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to encourage qualified individuals to enter the forensic pathology workforce, and for other purposes; 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 Speake more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark., introduced the "Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators' Exams Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8071. A bill to amend the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978 to improve the examination of depository institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David Scott, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8072. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be su more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Communities from Plastics Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8092. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to protect communities from the harmful effects of plastics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agricultu more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8093. A bill to amend the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 to authorize the State Justice Institute to provide awards to certain organizations to establish a State judicial threat intelligence and resource center; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Te more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Con. Res. 102. Concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Cori Bush, D- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced legislation on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8094. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to modify certain asset recovery rules; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Modification of certain asset recovery rules. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., introduced legislation on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8095. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit with respect to electrochromic glass; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., and Darin LaHood, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Extension of energy credit for electrochromic glass. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Future of Water Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8096. A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit trading of water and water rights for future delivery, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Ilhan Omar, D-Min more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Northern Triangle Asylum Cooperative Agreement Reimplementation Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8073. A bill to provide for a limitation on obligation and expenditure of funds for bilateral economic assistance to the Republic of El Salvador, the Republic of Guatemala, and the Republic of Honduras; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a p more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, introduced the "RECA Extension Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8097. A bill to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "RECA Extension Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced the "Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8074. A bill to phase out production of nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, to prohibit releases of all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountabilit more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Improving Access to Home Dialysis Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8075. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of staff- assisted home dialysis for certain hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients and to ensure all patients are educated on modality options and receive the resources, information, and support to succeed on the modality o more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8076. A bill to establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., introduced the "Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8070. A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Servic more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8077. A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code to address misuse of bankruptcy proceedings in cases of child sex abuse, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the " more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Sepsis Harm and Cost Reduction Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8078. A bill to authorize Federal support of States in piloting interoperable State-based repositories of sepsis cases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sepsis Harm and Cost Red more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8082. A bill To provide that certain actions by the Federal Communications Commission shall have no force or effect; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act". SEC. 2 Preservati more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8098. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Troy Carter, D-La., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Delia Ramirez more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced the "Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8079. A bill to provide for water conservation, drought operations, and drought resilience at water resources development projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Susie Lee, D-Nev., and Ruben Gallego more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated Toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8081. A bill to terminate United States Secret Service protection for felons; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Yvette Clar more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1110. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-I more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Coordinated Agency Response Enhancement Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8080. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and implement a department-wide after-action program and a risk communication strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Credit Report Enhancement Directive Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8099. A bill to require the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to assess the costs and benefits of requiring the enterprises obtain 2 rather than 3 credit reports and credit scores, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SEC more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced legislation on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7971. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Chuck Edwards, R more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced the "Contacting All Local Legislators Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8060. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the notification of appropriate elected officials prior to the placement of refugees in a State; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Jeff Duncan, R more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., introduced the "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8061. A bill to temporarily provide additional deposits into the Crime Victims Fund; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., and Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Crime Vict more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8100. A bill to provide for the issuance of a Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerat more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on March 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1109. A resolution recognizing the historic Woman Suffrage Procession of 1913 and honoring the courageous suffragists who fought tirelessly for women's right to vote; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Joe Neguse, more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Open Translation Center Authorization Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4118. A bill to establish the Open Translation Center, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Open Translation Center Authorization Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Definitions. SEC. 4. Establishment. SEC. 5. Incorporation. SEC. 6.  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Defense Quantum Acceleration Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4105. 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". SE more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Enforcing the Rule of Law on Campus Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4090. A bill to withhold Federal funding from any college or university that employs illegal aliens on campus; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Tom Cotton, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4087. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities from using pre-dispute arbitration agreements with respect to residents of those facilities under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance.  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4116. 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 Sen. Tina Smit more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Samaritan Efforts to Ensure Key Health Emergency and Life-Saving Protections Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4112. A bill to provide protections from prosecution for drug possession to individuals who seek medical assistance when witnessing or experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Edward J. M more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced legislation on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4080. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and submit a report on national resource adequacy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Study and report on national resource adequacy. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) RESOURCE AD more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Ensure Accountability in De Minimis Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4082. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase accountability relating to articles receiving exemptions from duties for de minimis entries and to require regulations on enhanced data collection with respect to such entries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tammy Bal more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4099. A bill to increase the capacity, resiliency, diversity, and security of the United States food supply chain by codifying and expanding the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. S more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 636. A resolution designating February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Roger Marshall, R more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Reviewing Qatar's Major Non-NATO Ally Status Act " on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4093. A bill to review and consider terminating the designation of the State of Qatar as a major non-NATO ally, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Revie more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Baltimore Bridge Response Invests and Delivers Global Economic Relief Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4114. A bill to authorize a higher Federal share for emergency relief funds for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge located in Baltimore City and Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties, Maryland, that collapsed on March 26, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Envi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on April 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 626. A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio to the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Mitt Rom more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced legislation on April 8, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4076. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1077 River Road, Suite 1, in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, as the "Susan C. Barnhart Post Office"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Susan C. Barnhart  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4120. A bill to support the direct care professional workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Martin Hein more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4110. A bill to reauthorize the African Growth and Opportunity Act; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Todd Young, R-Ind., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., and Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a more ST

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. S. Res. 619. A resolution honoring the 65th anniversary of the uprising of the people of Tibet in defense of freedom; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * Honoring the 65th anniversary of the uprising of the people of Tibet in defense of freedom. Whereas, on October 7, 1950, forces of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) entered Tibet with the goal more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced legislation on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4086. A bill to authorize the confiscation and repurposing of blocked assets of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Recognition of national emergency; findings. SEC. 2. Authority to confiscate blocked assets of the Centra more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Contact Lens Prescription Verification Modernization Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4083. A bill to amend the Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act to modernize the verification of contact lens prescriptions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Think Differently Transportation Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4107. A bill to require Amtrak to report to Congress information on Amtrak compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 with respect to trains and stations; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4092. 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 Sens. Chuck Grassley,  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on April 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 629. A resolution condemning the arbitrary arrest of United States citizens by the Government of the Russian Federation and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of such citizens; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richa more ST

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Restricting Solitary Confinement in Immigration Detention Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4119. A bill to limit the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in immigration detention, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short tit more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Students Bill of Rights Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4106. A bill to affirm and protect the First Amendment rights of students and student organizations at public institutions of higher education; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Ted Budd, R-N.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Mike Braun,  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. S. Res. 620. A resolution demanding that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preventing Terrorist and Narcotic Air Events Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4103. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to implement the anti-fraud and abuse recommendations of the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whiteho more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4104. A bill to address gun violence, improve the availability of records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, an more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Philippines Enhanced Resilience Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4097. A bill to modernize the defense capabilities of the Philippines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Philippines Enhanced Resilience Act" or the "PERA Act". SEC. 2. Modernizing the d more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act" on April 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4075. A bill to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from a general merchandise retailer or sporting goods retailer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1 more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4079. A bill to improve obstetric emergency care; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act". SEC. 2. Ob more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced the "Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4081. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to provide premium support for certain plans of insurance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Chuck Gras more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4088. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Welcome Back to the Health Care Wor more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "ACES Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4111. A bill to provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the prevalence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served as active duty aircrew in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula and Advancing Truth in Education Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4115. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit graduate medical schools from receiving Federal financial assistance if such schools adopt certain policies and requirements relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion; to the Committee on Health, Education, Lab more ST

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced a joint resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. S.J. Res. 69. A joint resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; read the first time. * * * To provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security. Resolve more ST

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced a joint resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. S.J. Res. 67. A joint resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; read the first time. * * * Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Summons. (a) In general.--Not  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced a joint resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. S.J. Res. 68. A joint resolution providing for the issuance of a summons, providing for the appointment of a committee to receive and to report evidence, and establishing related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas; read the first time. * * * Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 632. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Whereas the week of April 1, 2024, is National Public Health Week; Whereas the theme for National Public Health Week in 2024 is "Pr more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "Preserving Emergency Access in Key Sites Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4101. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the continued designation of hospitals that met mountainous terrain or secondary roads distance requirement as critical access hospitals and to modify distance requirements for ambulance services furnished by critical access hospitals; to the Co more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Climate Change Education Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4117. 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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Laphonza Butler, D- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., introduced the "Stop Helping Outcome Preferences Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4095. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief, to modify venue requirements relating to bankruptcy proceedings, and to ensure that venue in patents cases is fair and proper, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosp more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Honoring Veterans' Legacies and Burial Benefits Enhancements Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4100. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the National Cemeteries Foundation to support the educational outreach activities of the Veterans Legacy Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced the "Equal Access to Specialty Care Everywhere Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4078. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to improve access to specialty health services for certain Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 631. A resolution supporting the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child"; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., and John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * Supporting the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child". Whereas millio more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4102. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include training regarding financial protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in certain financial literacy training programs for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rick Scott more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced legislation on April 8, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4077. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 180 Steuart Street in San Francisco, California, as the "Dianne Feinstein Post Office"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif. * * * Summary: Designates the facility of the U more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Fraud Prevention and Recovery Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4089. A bill to enhance fraud prevention, improve recovery of improper payments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Fraud Prev more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on April 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 630. A resolution supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 75 years of accomplishments; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Pete Ricketts, R-Neb. * * * Supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 7 more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Export Controls Enforcement Improvement Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4085. A bill to establish the Export Enforcement Coordination Center in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Export Co more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Countering Antisemitism Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4091. A bill to strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Countering Antisemitism Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Statement of policy and sense of Congr more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Domain Reform for Unlawful Drug Sellers Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4108. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide a process to lock and suspend domain names used to facilitate the online sale of drugs illegally, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Doma more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 633. A resolution reaffirming the United States' commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 45th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * Reaffirming the United States' commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 45th anniversary  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act " on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4098. 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 Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act". SEC. 2. Restoration of progressive corporate tax rate. SEC. 3. Eq more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on April 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 628. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTIQI+ young people, in K-12 schools; to the Committee on H more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4096. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the random assignment of certain cases in the district courts of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Rich more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 634. A resolution recognizing the cultural and educational contributions of the Youth America Grand Prix throughout its 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * Recognizing the cultural and educational  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences Through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement With Tested and Evidence-Based Strategies Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4094. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on April 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S.J. Res. 70. 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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan more ST

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. S. Res. 617. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Israel has the inherent right to defend itself and take necessary steps to eradicate the terrorist threat posed by Hamas; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Pete Ricke more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 627. A resolution honoring the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the sixth anniversary of her passing; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * Honoring the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the sixth anniversary of her passing. Whereas Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante (referred to in  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "State Boating Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4113. A bill to allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and James Risch, R- more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Veterans' Transition to Trucking Act" on April 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4074. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve interstate commerce carrier apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 635. A resolution designating the first week of April 2024 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. * * * Designating the first week of  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. S. Res. 616. A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and John Fetterman, D-Pa. * * * Condemning the more ST

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. S. Res. 618. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Blast Overpressure Safety Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4109. 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 cosponsor more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Supporting Theater and the Arts to Galvanize the Economy Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4084. A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to professional nonprofit theaters for the purposes of supporting operations, employment, and economic development; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is more ST