WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1146. A resolution recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" on April 16, 1862, and celebrating passage of the District of Colu more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Rock Creek National Park Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8122. A bill to redesignate Rock Creek Park in the District of Columbia as Rock Creek National Park; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rock Creek National Park Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Redesignation of Rock Creek Park as Rock Creek National Park. more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1153. A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., S more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H.J. Res. 128. 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 "Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Cli more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act" on April 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8101. A bill to ensure that certain permit approvals by the Environmental Protection Agency have the force and effect of law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Webster, R-Fla., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Kat Cammack, R more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced the "Examining Educational Redlining in Lending Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8142. A bill to require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to conduct an assessment of the use of certain educational data in determining the creditworthiness of an applicant, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Exami more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced the "Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8143. A bill to establish requirements relating to credit scores and educational credit scores, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Definitions. SEC. 4. Expands more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1154. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texa more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "Rural 340B Access Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8144. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to include rural emergency hospitals in the definition of a covered entity for purposes of the 340B drug discount program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., introduced a concurrent resolution on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Con. Res. 103. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Womack, R-Ark., H more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., introduced a concurrent resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Con. Res. 104. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of Ralph Puckett, Jr., the last Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during the Korean conflict; to the Committee on House Administration. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Womack more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "Table Rock Lake Property Flexibility Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8145. A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to convey or lease certain land acquired for the Table Rock Lake project to owners of property located adjacent to such project, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ta more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8114. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to place certain limitations on Medicaid payments for home or community-based services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on finalizing proposed rule to place certain limita more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1150. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 16, 2024, as "FairTax Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 16, 2024, as "FairTax Day". Whereas the current United States tax code is over 7,000  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1151. A resolution recognizing the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child"; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo.,  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1145. A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1152. A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Brittany Pettersen, D-Col more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y, introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8112. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Medicaid provider screening requirements. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Police Our Border Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8146. A bill to require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Police Our Border Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Report. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Upholding the Integrity of Our Institution Resolution" on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1138. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to deny certain privileges of the House of Representatives to former Members who have been expelled from the House, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8147. A bill to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Bob Good, R-Va., Michelle Fischbach,  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced the "Stop Wasteful and Outdated Medical Training on Animals Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8116. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for live tissue training for Department of Justice personnel; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "S more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Money Follows the Person Permanency Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8109. A bill to amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person rebalancing demonstration; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Money Follows the Person Perma more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "American Nuclear Workforce Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8129. A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out an initiative to encourage States to enhance the dissemination of nuclear information at certain schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Brandon Wi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Flood Insurance Relief Act" on April 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8102. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an above-the-line deduction for flood insurance premiums; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Flood Insurance Relief Act". SEC. 2. Deduction for flood insurance premiums. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "La Comision de las Ocupaciones Americanos Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8130. A bill to establish a commission to address the fundamental repercussions of misguided interventions by the United States in multiple sovereign Western Hemisphere nations over the course of the twentieth century, including to study and consider an apology and proposals for the repairment of relations and r more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8148. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to allow for the furnishing of audio-only telehealth 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 consideration of such provisions as  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., introduced legislation on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8149. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the tax treatment of digital asset rewards; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Digital asset rewards included in gross income upon sale or disposition. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, introduced the "Heirs Empowerment and Inheritance Rights Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8117. A bill to assist applicants for community development block grant recovery assistance not having traditionally accepted forms of documentation of ownership of property to prove such ownership, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Wil more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8118. A bill to utilize the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations program of NASA to improve aerial responses to wildfires, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. S more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "Providing Emotional Assistance with Relief and Love Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8119. A bill to establish in U.S. Customs and Border Protection a pilot program to adopt dogs from local animal shelters to be trained as therapy dogs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Don Dav more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Bureau of Prisons Inmate Trust Fund Accountability Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8131. A bill to improve the oversight of inmate accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 jurisdi more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act" on April 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8103. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1144. A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the Consumer Technology Association; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Honoring the 100th anniversary of the Consumer Technology Association. Whereas 1924 represented a pivotal moment in the history of technology, marked by significant developments and the legacy of prominent  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, introduced the "Balancing Incentives Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8132. A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, require a patent owner to consent to the filing of a petition for inter partes review or post-grant review, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bal more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1143. A resolution condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Kelly Arm more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8108. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add a Medicaid State plan requirement with respect to the determination of residency of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Medicaid State plan requirement for determinin more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced legislation on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8133. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit the Secretary concerned to furnish mortuary services in the case of certain citizens of the United States who die outside of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Military mortuary services for civilians. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8121. A bill to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit congestion or cordon pricing in a value pricing program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on congestion or cordon pricing. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Motorist Tax Abuse Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8120. A bill to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to prohibit cordon pricing in the Central Business District Tolling Program for New York City, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Sh more ST

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1139. A resolution acknowledging April 17, 2024, as the 500th anniversary of the discovery of New York Bay by Giovanni da Verrazzano; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., M more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Restoring America's Leadership in Innovation Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8134. A bill to promote the leadership of the United States in global innovation by establishing a robust patent system that restores and protects the right of inventors to own and enforce private property rights in inventions and discoveries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Medicaid Program Improvement Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8111. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Medicaid Pr more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8123. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. New prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8135. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify certain automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, introduced the "VA Appeals Reform Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8136. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the processes by which a veteran may appeal decisions affecting the provision of benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a p more ST

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1140. A resolution recognizing the exemplary service of General Mark Milley, United States Army, 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife, Hollyanne Milley, a registered nurse of 36 years and military community leader; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo. * * * Recogniz more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8106. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase transparency and expand coverage options with respect to home and community-based services under a Medicaid waiver; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Increasing transparency and expanding HCB more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8115. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow for the deferral or disallowance of portions of payments for certain managed care violations under Medicaid; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Allowing for the deferral or disallowance of portions of payments for certain managed care violations under Medicaid. more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1147. 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 Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Lois Frank more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H.J. Res. 129. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Departments of Labor, the Treasury, and Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage"; to the Committee on E more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8125. A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 18th Street Northwest and Church Street Northwest, and 18th Street Northwest and P Street Northwest, in the District of Columbia as "Jimmy Lai Way", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Uyghur Genocide Accountability and Sanctions Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8124. A bill to expand the imposition of sanctions under the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 with respect to human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China and to counter the genocidal policies of the Government of the People's Republic of China; to the Committ more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced legislation on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8138. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a disaster response training program to train certain Farm Service Agency employees to provide outreach and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers affected by a natural disaster, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. C. Scott Franklin,  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Cooperation in Local Procurement Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8139. A bill to amend the FAST Act to permit local governments to enter into cooperative procurement contracts for the purchase of rolling stock and related equipment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1133. A resolution electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Cole, Chair. Committee on Energy an more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1134. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 11, 2024, as "Remanufacturing Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 11, 2024, as "Remanufacturing Day". Whereas remanufacturing is a comprehensive and rigorous industrial process by which a previously sol more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced the "Supporting Every at-Risk Veteran In Critical Emergencies Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8140. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to make grants for the creation and operation of veterans response teams within law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Gl more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1135. 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 LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools; to the Committee on E more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8141. A bill to provide for a review of sanctions with respect to Azerbaijan; 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. more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1155. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Arab American Heritage Month" (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Delia Ra more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1156. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 17, 2025, as "Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day" to remember the horrific slaughter of almost 2,000,000 Cambodian people at the hand of the Khmer Rouge regime; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., and Chris Smith, R more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8126. A bill to amend the Financial Literacy and Education Improvement Act to include secondary schools in best practices for teaching financial literacy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each c more ST

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster Taxpayer Reimbursement Resolution" on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1141. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should recoup monies from the responsible parties to compensate taxpayers for certain damages resulting from the allision of the cargo shipping vessel the Dali with the Francis Scott Key more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act" on April 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8104. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to improve wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., and Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be more ST

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., introduced the "Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Extension Act" on April 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8105. A bill to extend the reporting requirements under the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Elie Wiesel Genocide And Atroci more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1148. A resolution condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Troy Balderson, R-Oh more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced a resolution on April 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1136. A resolution expressing support for designation of the month of April 2024 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Susan Wild, D more ST

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Heirs Estate Inheritance Resolution and Succession Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8127. A bill to establish a grant program for States that adopt the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., and Byron Donalds, R-Fla. * * * SECTION  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1142. A resolution recognizing the Tenth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to provide assistance to the victims; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolu more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 653. A resolution recognizing the 54th anniversary of Earth Day and the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Laphonza Butler, D-Calif. * * * Recognizing th more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4167. 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 Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Cory  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Making Pipelines Accountable to Consumers and Taxpayers Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4171. A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to protect consumers from excessive rates, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Making Pipelines Accountable to Consumers and Taxpayers Act" or the "MPACT Ac more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 655. A resolution honoring the life of Joseph Isadore Lieberman, former Senator for the State of Connecticut; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Bla more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Protecting Communities From Plastics Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4194. 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 Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "Specialty Crop Security Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4168. A bill to amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to extend and enhance the specialty crop block grants program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Cory more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "Youth Climate Leadership Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4189. A bill to establish youth advisory councils for the purpose of providing recommendations to the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce with respect to environmental issues as those issues relate to youth communities, and for oth more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4178. A bill to establish artificial intelligence standards, metrics, and evaluation tools, to support artificial intelligence research, development, and capacity building activities, to promote innovation in the artificial intelligence industry by ensuring companies of all sizes can succeed and thrive, and for o more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 654. A resolution expressing concern about the elevated levels of lead in one-third of the world's children and the global causes of lead exposure, and calling for the inclusion of lead exposure prevention in global health, education, and environment programs abroad; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Building Civic Bridges Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4196. A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Sho more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced legislation on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4183. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Strengthening the Medical Examiner and Coroner System Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4159. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4179. A bill to extend and modify the lend-lease authority to Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Christopher Coons, D-Del., and Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2 more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Illegal Alien NICS Alert Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4165. A bill to require the national instant criminal background check system to notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the relevant State and local law enforcement agencies whenever information contained in the system indicates that an alien who is illegally or unlawfully in the United States attempted to receive a firearm; more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4156. A bill to require the Bureau of Prisons to submit to Congress an annual summary report of disaster damage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Correctional Facility Disas more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4164. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Cahokia Mounds and surrounding land in the States of Illinois and Missouri, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. * * *  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4187. 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 Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Restoring American Deterrence Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4177. A bill to implement the recommendations of the final report of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4173. 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 Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4193. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to improve wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act of 2024 more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Primary Care Team Education Centers Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4169. A bill to establish and support primary care team education centers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Primary Care Team Education Centers Act " or the "PCTEC Act". SEC. 2. Purposes. SEC. 3. Primary care team  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Drought Resilient Infrastructure Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4172. 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 Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Jacky Rosen, more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Applicant Medical Reimbursement Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4166. 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 Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 652. A resolution designating April 2024 as "Second Chance Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * Designating April 2024 as "Second Chance Month". Whereas every individual is endowed with human dignity and value; Whereas redemption and second chances are values of the Uni more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "RECA Extension Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4175. A bill to reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mitt Romney, 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 29 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "State Grazing Management Authority Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4184. A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements with States to provide for State administration of allotment management plans; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Regional Leadership in Wildland Fire Research Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4191. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to create regional wildland fire research centers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Regional Lea more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 648. A resolution proclaiming a Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Proclaiming a Declaration of Environmental Rights for Incarcerated People. Whereas criminal legal systems in the United States are sustaining an incarceration crisis that has put millions of people behind b more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Expediting Generator Interconnection Procedures Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4190. 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 Natural R more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Green Climate Fund Authorization Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4185. A bill to authorize appropriations for climate financing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2024". SEC. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Oregon Research Bounty Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4182. A bill to authorize appropriations for certain agricultural research of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Oregon Research Bounty Act of 2024 more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Improving Corps Civil Works Compensatory Mitigation Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4157. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to improve compensatory mitigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Corps  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4158. 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 Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Brian S more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability Workforce Planning Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4181. A bill to require the development of a workforce plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Emer more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 656. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month. Whereas, each year, the underground utility infrastructure of the Unite more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Ammunition Supply Chain Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4163. A bill to require a report on the United States supply of nitrocellulose; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Bill Cassidy, R-La., John Kennedy, R-La., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Deb Fischer, R-N more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4161. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for cannabis offenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Maintaining Cooperative Permitting Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4162. A bill to ensure that certain permit approvals by the Environmental Protection Agency have the force and effect of law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Maintaining  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a joint resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S.J. Res. 73. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the multiple agencies relating to "Partnerships With Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sen more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4195. A bill to require warning labels on sugar- sweetened foods and beverages, foods and beverages containing non-sugar sweeteners, ultra-processed foods, and foods high in nutrients of concern, such as added sugar, saturated fat, or sodium, to restrict junk food advertising to children, and for other purposes; to the Committee o more ST

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 651. A resolution designating April 2024 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt. more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Think Differently Database Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4174. A bill to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a clearinghouse on intellectual disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "We Can't Wait Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4192. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit disabled individuals to elect to receive disability insurance benefits during the disability insurance benefit waiting period, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced the "Contaminated Lands Reclamation Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4180. A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to allow for brownfield revitalization funding eligibility for Alaska Native Tribes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * SECTI more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Fiscal Year 2024 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4176. A bill to authorize major medical facility projects for the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Patty Murray, D-Wash., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Richard Bl more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Southern Commodities, Rates, Opportunities, Production, and Support Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. S. 4170. A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to modify provisions relating to base acres, loan rates, and textile mills, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Southern Commodit more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Future of Water Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4188. 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, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Banning Toxics From Plastic Bottles Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 4186. A bill to eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Banning To more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 649. A resolution raising awareness of lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens); to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * Raising awareness of lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens). Whereas lake sturgeon are one of the largest North American freshwater fish and can live for 150 years or longer; Whereas lake sturgeon are considered liv more ST

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 650. A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the "Seabees", and the tremendous sacrifices and contributions by the Seabees who have fought and served on behalf of our country; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker more ST