WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "District of Columbia Public Defender Service Technical Correction Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8483. A bill to amend the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024, to make a technical correction to the Federal payment made in such Act to the District of Columbia Public Defender Service; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8505. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to expand the authority of the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to assess penalties for violations of laws and regulations relating to the shipping of household goods, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportat more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the legislation on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8516. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 840 Front Street in Casselton, North Dakota, as the "Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States P more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced the "National Strategy for Social Connection Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8490. A bill to establish the Office of Social Connection Policy, to establish a national strategy on social connection, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National Strategy for Social Connection Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8521. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Joan Trumpauer Mulholland in recognition of her unique and substantial contributions to American life through her life- long commitment to social justice and equality for all citizens, exhibited both through direct action, at great personal risk, and through more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Agriculture and National Security Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8522. A bill to improve connections between the Department of Agriculture and national and homeland security agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Agriculture and National Sec more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8469. A bill to establish in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security a program to promote the cybersecurity field to disadvantaged communities, including older individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, geographically diverse communities, socioeconomi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced the "Helping Families Heal Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8470. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make awards to increase or improve access to comprehensive mental and behavioral health services for individuals exposed to violent encounters involving law enforcement personnel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Comm more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8491. A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to make certain improvements in the laws relating to coal royalties, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Responsive Energy Demand Unlocks Clean Energy Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8523. A bill to require Transmission Organizations to allow bids from aggregators of certain retail customers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., and Paul Tonko, D-N.Y. * *  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., introduced the "Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8524. A bill to effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanche more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8492. A bill to prohibit wildlife killing contests on public lands, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced the "Presidential Ethics Reform Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8489. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require additional ethics disclosures for the President, Vice President, and their family members, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced legislation on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8471. A bill to support United States investment opportunities, strengthen bilateral collaboration in addressing criminal elements operating in the Brazilian Amazon, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced the "Freight for Farms Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8472. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to support the expansion of freight rail infrastructure to support the transport of agricultural inputs and products to farms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., and James McGovern, D-Mass.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Task Force to Stop Price Gouging Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8493. A bill to establish the Task Force to Stop Price Gouging, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Department of the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Enterprise Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8476. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to designate the Deputy Under Secretary of the Army as principal official responsible for explosive ordnance disposal; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. (a) Sho more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Explosive Ordnance Disposal Brain Health and Suicide Report Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8475. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on the correlation between service in the Armed Forces conducting explosive ordnance disposal and post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and suicide; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Explosive Ordnance Disposal Incentive Pay Improvement Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8474. A bill to make certain improvements to incentive pay for explosive ordnance disposal duty; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Explosive Ordnance Disposal Incentive P more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Total Army Analysis Explosive Ordnance Disposal Domestic Response Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8473. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to submit to Congress a report in the event that the assessment of the Army force structure using the process known as ``Total Army Analysis'' does not include certain missions; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Supporting Law Enforcement Officers' Ability to Combat Organized Retail Crime Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8477. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a curriculum to train State, local, Tribal, territorial, and campus law enforcement agencies to identify, investigate, and report acts of organized retail crime, and for other purposes; to the Committee on th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "Technology in the Parks Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8494. A bill to provide that certain local parks are eligible for E-Rate support, to provide that local parks are eligible for the loan, lease, or transfer of certain excess research equipment, and to direct the Secretary of Labor to carry out a program to make grants for conducting technology training programs in local parks, and fo more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced the "EV Fair Trade Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8495. A bill to ensure electric vehicle companies do not use child or slave labor in the manufacture of, or sourcing of materials for, electric vehicles; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced legislation on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8497. A bill to provide the Secretary of Homeland Security certain direct hiring authorities; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced legislation on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8496. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the definition of protection determination and protection merits interview; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Combined screenings. Section 101(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)) is amended by adding at the end the following: "(53) The  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8498. A bill to authorize funding for necessary expenses for the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of facilities and infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine Academy; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., A more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8517. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain Federal land in Arizona to La Paz County, Arizona, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act". SEC. 2. Definition more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "Responsibility in Federal Contracting Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8518. A bill to require that the prevailing wage utilized for purposes of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis- Bacon Act), be determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sess more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Empowering States to Protect Seniors From Bad Actors Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8478. A bill to amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. * * * SEC more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Clean Elections in America Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8499. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish requirements for voting by absentee ballot in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Clean Elections in America Act". SEC. 2. Requirements  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Housing Market Transparency Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8500. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to collect and make publicly available data on properties receiving an allocation of credit under the low-income housing tax credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a peri more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Unity through Service Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8479. A bill to establish an Interagency Council on Service to promote and strengthen opportunities for military service, national service, and public service for all people of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced legislation on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8455. A bill to direct the Secretaries of the military departments concerned to conduct a feasibility study develop a plan to carry out a program to construct facilities of covered military housing and to submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on such study, and for other purposes; to the Committee more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced legislation on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8501. A bill to prohibit the issuance of licenses for the exportation of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, James McGovern, D-Mass., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., S more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Children's Safe Welcome Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8502. A bill to provide protections for children in immigration custody, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8503. A bill to provide States with support to establish integrated care programs for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, 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 more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8525. A bill to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Preventing Rampant Online Technological Exploitation and Criminal Trafficking Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8457. A bill to prevent the distribution of intimate visual depictions without consent; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "American Homeowner Crypto Modernization Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8480. A bill to require agencies to update mortgage underwriting programs, guidelines, standards, and systems to require lenders to consider, in the mortgage credit evaluation process, any amounts a borrower has in any brokerage account associated with a cryptocurrency exchange; to the Committee on Financial Services, and more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Increasing Mental Health Options Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8458. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral 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 a more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Supply Chain Security and Growth Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8504. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the critical supply chains reshoring investment tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and D more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced legislation on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8519. A bill to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for disinformation research grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Marj more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., introduced the "Emergency Community Care Notification Time Adjustment Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8481. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish an extended deadline for the submission of applications regarding emergency treatment furnished in non- Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsore more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Court Improvement Program Enhancement Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8460. A bill to strengthen the Court Improvement Program to advance technology and modernizing the judicial child welfare system; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration o more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Deterring Escalation Through Economic Retaliation Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8482. A bill to deter conflict in the Taiwan Strait by establishing conditions for suspending normal trade relations with the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced the "Stopping Traffickers and Their Accomplices Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8459. A bill to amend the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 to require abortion providers to notify the National Human Trafficking Hotline of victims of trafficking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Brian Babin, R-Texas more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Bring Jobs Home Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8506. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., and Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bring Jobs Home Act". SEC. 2. Cre more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, introduced legislation on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8484. A bill to amend the Buy Indian Act to include the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Buy indian act modifications. more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, introduced the "Bottom Trawl Clarity Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8507. A bill to provide for the designation of areas within which fishing activities carried out using bottom trawls may be carried out; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bottom Trawl Clarity Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Defining substantial bottom contact. SEC. 3. Designati more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, introduced the "Bycatch Reduction and Mitigation Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8508. A bill to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to reauthorize the bycatch reduction engineering program and establish the Bycatch Mitigation Assistance Fund; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., and Jared Huffman, D-Calif. * * * S more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "Student Loan Reform Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8461. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Shor more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Voter Choice Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8462. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to support State and local governments making a transition to ranked choice voting; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Don S. Beyer, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "V more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "No Foreign Emoluments Without Congressional Consent Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8485. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and other senior Executive branch personnel from accepting any foreign emoluments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Ho more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced the "Stopping Hijacking of Identity Expressly for Libel on Domains Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8463. A bill to prohibit and establish penalties for the use of the identity of another, without authorization, to make available certain information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stopping Hijacking of more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8509. A bill to reform pattern or practice investigations conducted by the Department of Justice, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., and Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Farm, Food and National Security Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8467. A bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2029, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Farm, Food, and Na more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., introduced the "Tokenization Report Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8464. A bill to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the National Credit Union Administration Board to jointly submit a report on trends in the use of blockchain technology to tokenize traditional assets, and more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, introduced legislation on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8510. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage the use of native vegetation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Encouragement of native vegetation use. Section 1244(h) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3844(h)) is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting "and native vegetation use" af more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Servicemember Equal Recognition and Transition Support Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8511. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on transitioning military acquired credentials to the civilian workforce; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, i more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Thriving Communities Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8486. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation, in coordination with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, to establish a thriving communities grant program; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Thriving Communities Act of 2024". SEC. 2. T more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, introduced the "Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8512. A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Intelligence more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Tribal Climate Health Assurance Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8520. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to implement the Climate Ready Tribes Initiative; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Honoring Emergency Response Officers' Sacrifice Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8487. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to exempt widows and widowers of police officers, firefighters, and correctional officers from the government pension offset; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Caring for Mothers Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8465. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to increase health insurance access for individuals placing their newborns for adoption; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Caring for Mothers Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Increasing health insurance access for more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "CSFP Tribal Nutrition Sovereignty Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8513. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a demonstration project to allow Tribal entities to purchase agricultural commodities under the commodity supplemental food program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "CSFP Trib more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Farmer to Farmer Education Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8488. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to expand the provision of farmer-led technical assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Farmer to Farmer Education Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Delivery of technical assistance. more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8514. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for an annual increase in stipend for books, supplies, equipment, and other educational costs under Post- 9/11 Educational Assistance Program of Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Maritime Advantage Results in National Economic Resiliency and Security Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8515. A bill to promote and recruit the United States maritime industry workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently deter more ST

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., introduced the "Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8466. A bill to amend division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to improve the Affordable Connectivity Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Space, a more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced the "No Debt Forgiveness for Self-Centered Pupils at Overpriced Institutions Lacking Effectively Disciplined Students Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8468. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to terminate the eligibility of certain individuals for student loan forgiveness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Build the Wall Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 4392. A bill to establish the Southern Border Wall Construction Fund and to transfer unobligated amounts from the Coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to such Fund to construct and maintain physical barriers along the southern border; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Tom Cotton, R-Ark more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "No Foreign Emoluments Without Congressional Consent Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 4390. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and other senior Executive branch personnel from accepting any foreign emoluments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Shadow Docket Sunlight Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 4388. A bill to improve the administration of justice by requiring written explanations by the Supreme Court of its decisions and the disclosure of votes by justices in cases within the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court that involve injunctive relief, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4376. A bill to increase Government accountability for administrative actions by reinvigorating administrative Pay- As-You-Go; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2023''. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. SEC. 3. REQUIR more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "NSF AI Education Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 4394. A bill to support National Science Foundation education and professional development relating to artificial intelligence; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "NSF AI Education Act of 2024". SEC. 2.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4375. A bill to establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-T more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Water Resources Development Act" on May 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4367. A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Expanding Disability Access to Higher Education Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4380. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote matriculation, and increase in the graduation rates, of individuals with disabilities within higher education; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Chris Van Holle more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Higher Education Grant Flexibility Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4379. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Preventing and Treating Substance Use Disorders Among Older Adults Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4358. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary to establish a grant program under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to address substance use disorders among older adults, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, La more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Secure Smartports Act" on May 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4369. A bill to require the Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center to develop a strategy and conduct outreach to United States industry, including shipping companies, port operators, and logistics firms, on the risks of smartport technology of the People's Republic of China and other related risks, and for other pur more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4355. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture in violation of such Act a counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in a capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciar more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Investing in Digital Skills Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 4391. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to recognize digital skills and digital literacy as critical adult education and literacy objectives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Enabling New Agile Buying-Power and Leveraging Enhancements in Intelligence Community Acquisitions Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4366. A bill to enhance intelligence community acquisitions, and for other purposes; to the Select Committee on Intelligence. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4354. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Chief Zeb Smith Post Office. (a) Designation.--The facility of more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "IVF Protection Act" on May 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4368. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require, as a condition of receiving Federal Medicaid funding, that States do not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4377. A bill to require U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to facilitate naturalization services for noncitizen veterans who have been removed from the United States or are inadmissible; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Shor more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Protect Our Letter Carriers Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4356. A bill to facilitate the implementation of security measures undertaken by the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect Our more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4364. A bill to modify the Alternatives to Detention program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and J.D. Vance, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "More Parking, More Hiking Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4362. A bill to increase parking opportunities for persons recreating at Federal recreational lands and waters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "More Parking, More Hiking Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Parking opportuni more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4363. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tam more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4353. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify a provision relating to quality loss adjustment coverage; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act". SEC. 2. Quality loss more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "VALID Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 4387. A bill to prohibit transportation of any alien using certain methods of identification; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "VALID Act". SEC. 2. Permanent prohibition on operations for air carriers that provide, or facilitate the provision of, transportation of any ali more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Right to Contraception Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4381. A bill to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Children's Safe Welcome Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 4393. A bill to provide protections for children in immigration custody, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Colonel Gary LaGrange AgVets Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 4386. A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary shall award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ranching opportunities for veterans, and for more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced the "Deliver for Veterans Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4372. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay costs associated with the delivery of automobiles or other conveyances to eligible persons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii * * * SECTION 1. Sho more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced the "Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4370. A bill to amend the Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 to improve that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tribal Forest Protection Act Amendments Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Tribal Forest Protection Act of 2004 amendments. more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced the "Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4365. A bill to provide public health veterinary services to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations for rabies prevention, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Border Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4361. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security and combatting fentanyl for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; read the first time. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Border Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Table of contents. SEC. 3. References. more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Coastal Georgia Flooding Prevention Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4383. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to provide for environmental infrastructure in coastal Georgia; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Coastal Georgia Flooding Pre more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "East Point Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4382. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to provide for environmental infrastructure in East Point, Georgia; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "East Point Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act". SEC. 2. East Point, Georg more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Georgia Stormwater Management Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4384. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to provide for environmental infrastructure in Columbus, Henry, and Clayton Counties, Georgia; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Georgia Stormwater Management Act". SEC. 2. Columbus, Henry, a more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced legislation on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4359. A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. National Dam Safety Program Act. (a) Rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams.--Section 8A(j)(4) of the National Dam Safety P more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Reforming Emergency Powers to Uphold the Balances and Limitations Inherent in the Constitution Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4373. A bill to provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Reforming Emergency Po more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4374. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include screening for loneliness and coordination of supportive services and health care to address the negative health effects of loneliness, to require a report on loneliness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, a more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Comprehensive Dental Reform Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4357. A bill to improve access to oral health care for vulnerable and underserved populations; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Comprehensive Dental Re more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 4389. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United States; to the Committ more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Empowering States to Protect Seniors From Bad Actors Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4371. A bill to amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warn more ST

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 4385. A bill to reform pattern or practice investigations conducted by the Department of Justice, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore more ST

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Deliver for Democracy Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4378. A bill to require on-time delivery of periodicals to unlock additional rate authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.,  more ST