WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated May 28, 2024, from Health Care Without Harm, Reston, Virginia: * * * Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data Health Care Without Harm appreciates the opportunity to submit public comments in response to the Request for information on Medicare Advantage (MA) Data. Our organization was founded on the belief that: As th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "American Agricultural Security Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8447. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish centers of excellence for agricultural security research, extension, and education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Support for Ownership and Investment in Land Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8448. A bill to establish a pilot program to establish a pre-approval process for direct farm ownership loans made under subtitle A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act in order to streamline the application process and provide greater certainty to borrowers; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8449. A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determine more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the "Phosphate and Potash Protection Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8450. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate certain minerals for designation as critical minerals; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Phosphate and Potash Protection Act of 2024". SEC.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8426. A bill to secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpa more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Arming Cartels Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8427. A bill to prohibit the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of .50 caliber rifles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 fall wit more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced legislation on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8446. A bill to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., and Eli Crane, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Critical materials included as critical minerals. Section 7002 of the Energy Act more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "Boosting University Investments in Low-Income Districts Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8451. A bill to establish a grant program for certain institutions of higher education to plan and implement projects for economic and community development in economically distressed communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committe more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Protect Local Law Enforcement Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8429. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of Byrne-JAG grants for the purchase of disaster response and tactical vehicles; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect Local Law Enforcement Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Au more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8430. A bill to make certain adjustments pertaining to the Alternatives to Detention program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., August Pfluger, R-Texas, Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, Clay Higgins, R-La., Ba more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8431. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide regular updates to Livestock Indemnity Program payment rates to reflect market prices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8452. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Fertilizer Research Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8453. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to publish a report on the fertilizer industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., and Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fertilizer Research Act of 2024".  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced legislation on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8456. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Fina more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced legislation on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8454. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to add to matters covered by counseling in the Transition Assistance Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Counseling in the Transition Assistance Program regarding sexual assault, sexual or gender harassment, and intimate partner violence. Section 1142(b) of title 10, United Sta more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced legislation on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8438. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit qualified distributions from section 529 plans for certain transportation and parking expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Qualified distributions from section 529 plans for certain transportation  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1256. A resolution condemning the United Nations moment of silence for Ebrahim Raisolsadati as a blatant disregard of the United Nations Charter; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., and Claudi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced the "Auto Bailout Accident Victims Recovery Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8440. A bill to waive the statute of limitations for cases against the government related to the General Motors bailout that were filed on or before July 9, 2015, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Troy Carter, D-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health in Schools Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 2. H.R. 8444. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to establish grant programs to promote mental health in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cos more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrant Identity Cards Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8441. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from using Federal funds to establish the ICE Secure Docket Card program and to prohibit the use of documentation issued in connection with immigration proceedings to establish eligibility for Federal public benefits; to the Committee on the Jud more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1257. A resolution expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of Huntington's Disease and support for the designation of a "National Huntington's Disease Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J. * * * Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of Hunti more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced legislation on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8445. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the eligibility of United States citizens who serve in the Israeli Defense Forces for certain protections relating to such service; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Eligibi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1259. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * Expre more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Prison to Proprietorship Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8443. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to provide re-entry entrepreneurship counseling and training services for incarcerated individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prison to Proprietorship Act". SEC. 2. Re-entry entrepreneursh more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1260. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2024 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Ja more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 704. A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of Kenya to the United States and celebrating the 60-year anniversary of United States-Kenya relations; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Christopher Coons, D-Del., and Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * Recognizing the strategic importance more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 705. A resolution recognizing May 28, 2024, as the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol and commending the service of the U.S. Border Patrol to the United States people; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Thom more ST

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S.J. Res. 89. A joint resolution to direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 703. A resolution designating a day in May 2024, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-H more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 706. A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 702. A resolution recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating May 2024 as "Latin Music Appreciation Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americ more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced a joint resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S.J. Res. 90. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by more ST

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 707. A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y more ST