WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced legislation on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8694. A bill to amend title 4, United States Code, to permit the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Flying flag of United States at half-staff in the event of the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 4, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. H. Res. 1276. 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 the Budget: Mr. Suozzi. Committee on Foreign Affairs:  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Strengthening Tribal Families Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8621. A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to support State implementation of Federal standards established under the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Sharice Davids, D-K more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 163. 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 "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emissio more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "Preventing the Algorithmic Facilitation of Rental Housing Cartels Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8622. A bill to prohibit the use of algorithmic systems to artificially inflate the price or reduce the supply of leased or rented residential dwelling units in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., P more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced the "Securing Europe's Energy Security Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8650. A bill to extend, and repeal the waiver authority under, the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019; 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 th more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8649. A bill to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child's public school, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to E more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced the "Save Voters Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8677. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prohibit a State from removing the name of any registrant from the official list of voters eligible to vote in elections for Federal office in the State unless the State verifies, on the basis of objective and reliable evidence, that the registrant is ineligible to vote in such more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Pre-Registration of Voters Everywhere Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8623. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to implement a process under which individuals who are 16 years of age may apply to register to vote in elections for Federal office in the State, to direct the Election Assistance Commission to make grants to States to increase the in more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Helping Owners With Unaffordable Shoddy Edicts Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8624. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination relating to energy efficiency standards for housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Domestic Bicycle Production Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8625. A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty for bicycle manufacturing components, to establish an electric bicycle production tax credit, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish the U.S. Bicycle and E-Bicycle Manufacturing Initiative to mak more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fair Adjustments for Income-Based Rental Costs Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8678. A bill to amend certain Acts to adjust rental payments with respect to certain Federal rental assistance programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the " more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H. Res. 1279. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as "Black Music Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Troy Carter, D-La., Stev more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced the "Trailer Safety Improvement Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8651. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to include education on trailer safety in State highway safety programs; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Trailer Safety Improvement Act" more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced a resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H. Res. 1278. A resolution affirming the importance of the survival of Garifuna culture and identity, condemning the violent and illegal appropriation of Garifuna territory, urging the Department of State and multilateral development banks to respect the rights of the Garifuna people, and calling on the Government of Honduras to fully comply with the resolut more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced the "Prohibiting Detention of Youth Status Offenders Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8626. A bill to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 to eliminate the use of valid court orders to secure lockup of status offenders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prohibitin more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Veterans Border Patrol Training Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8652. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a pilot program to hire transitioning servicemembers to be Border Patrol agents; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in e more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced the "Civil Rights Protection Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8648. A bill to increase the transparency of colleges and universities in carrying out their civil rights responsibilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Civil Rights Protection Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Compliance and transpa more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced legislation on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8679. A bill to include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Lloyd Doggett, D-Te more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Enteric Methane Innovation Tools for Lower Emissions and Sustainable Stock Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8676. A bill to reduce enteric methane emissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Enteric Methane more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Student Veteran Debt Relief Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8627. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify certain requirements relating to the recovery by the Department of Veterans Affairs of overpayments made to eligible persons or veterans relating to educational assistance under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Comm more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Examining Consumer Choice in Digital Payments Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8628. A bill to prohibit the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection from issuing new rules or guidance relating to buy now pay later services until the Bureau and the Comptroller General of the United States each conduct a study on such services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finan more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Major Thomas D. Howie Congressional Gold Medal" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8653. A bill to award a Congressional gold medal to Major Thomas D. Howie, in recognition of his bravery and outstanding service during the Battle of Normandy; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. William Timmons, R-S.C., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Russell Fry, R-S.C., Joe Wilson, R-S.C. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8680. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to train community mental wellness workers; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Shri T more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., introduced the "Streamlining Law Enforcement Information Sharing Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8654. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a review of the Homeland Security Information Network, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., and August Pfluger, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on June 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. H. Res. 1270. A resolution supporting the designation of June, as "Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Supporting the designation of June, as "Brain and Spine Metastasis Awareness Month". Whereas brain and spine metastasis can occur with almost any type of cancer; Whereas improved cancer trea more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "Guarding American Zones Against Palestinian Immigration Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8629. A bill to provide that an alien who holds a passport issued by the Palestinian Authority may not be admitted or paroled into the United States or be issued a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ari more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Repair of the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8675. A bill to require the Transportation Security Administration conduct a study relating to the digitization of the law enforcement officer flying armed checkpoint data collection process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Supporting Passengers With Efficient and Effective Detection Through Screening Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8630. A bill to improve the passenger experience during aviation checkpoint security screening, without reducing security effectiveness, by encouraging the deployment of technological and other solutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced the "Decoupling From Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8631. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Green, R-Tenn., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and August Pfluger, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Sh more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced the "Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8655. A bill to require the Federal Air Marshal Service to develop a plan to enhance the Federal law enforcement presence at airports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "Treasury Reserve Unveiling Memorable Portrait Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8620. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to print $500 Federal reserve notes featuring a portrait of the 45th President of the United States; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Treasury Reserve Unveili more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 164. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements"; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Michae more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Biodiversity Oversight Scaled-Back and Fully Erased Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8632. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw a proposed rule relating to the biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health of the National Wildlife Refuge System; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis. * * * SEC more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8656. A bill to provide for the implementation of certain recommendations from the Report of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and the Workforce, Oversight and Accountability, Armed Services, Ene more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8658. A bill to require a report by the Transportation Security Administration on digital identity ecosystems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Emerging Digital Identity Ecosystem Report Act of 2024". SEC. 2. TSA report on d more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8657. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to produce a report that provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of Department of Commerce programs related to supply chain resilience and manufacturing and industrial innovation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8659. A bill to allow women greater access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs intended for routine use, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on Federal funding of contraceptive methods; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Health Providers Training Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8681. A bill to ensure that hospitals are considered an eligible entity when awarding health profession opportunity grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Health Providers Training Act". SEC. 2. Eligibility of hospi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Stop Copay Overpay Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8633. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to limit copayments for outpatient visits for mental health or behavioral health under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Water Conservation Rebate Tax Parity Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8682. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures, storm water management measures, and wastewater management measures; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced legislation on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8683. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to monitor efforts by the People's Republic of China to build or buy strategic foreign ports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by t more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Loan Servicers Accountability Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8660. A bill to strengthen requirements for contracts between the Department of Education and Federal student loan servicers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Danny K.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Reforming Education for Veterans Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8661. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to educational assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reforming Education for more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 166. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees"; to the Committee on Education and the Work more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Henry C more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Tim Kennedy, D-N.Y., introduced the "TSA Commuting Fairness Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8662. A bill to reduce commuting burdens on Transportation Security Administration employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "TSA Commuting Fairness Act". SEC. 2. Feasibility study o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Targeting Oppressive Officers to Mitigate Abuse in the Iranian Judiciary Act" on May 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 1. H.R. 8586. A bill to impose sanctions on the judges, prosecutors and investigators of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Revolutionary Courts; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequ more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of Fentanyl and Xylazine Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8663. A bill to require the Science and Technology Directorate in the Department of Homeland Security to develop greater capacity to detect, identify, and disrupt illicit substances in very low concentrations; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cospon more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. H. Res. 1272. A resolution calling on the Biden Administration to pursue censure of Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), refer the issue to the United Nations Security Council, and reaffirm that all measures will be taken to prevent the regime in Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., introduced the "DHS Intelligence and Analysis Oversight and Transparency Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8664. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an annual audit of the information systems and bulk data of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department, and for other purpos more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8685. A bill to approve the settlement of water rights claims of Ohkay Owingeh in the Rio Chama Stream System, to restore the Bosque on Pueblo Land in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., introduced the "Financial Reporting Threshold Modernization Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8686. A bill to update thresholds for certain currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., and Byron Donalds, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "Supercritical Geothermal Research and Development Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8665. A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to direct research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities in support of supercritical geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems in supercritical various conditions, and for other purposes; to the Committe more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Do or Dye Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8687. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem adulterated food containing certain color additives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Del. James Moylan, R-Guam * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Do or Dye Act". SEC. 2. Food containing ce more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Stop Spoonfuls of Fake Sugar Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8688. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to treat food for human consumption as adulterated if it contains high-fructose corn syrup; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Del. James Moylan, R-Guam * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Spoonfuls of more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8634. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress on crimes committed by individuals granted parole under the Immigration and Nationality Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act". SEC. 2. R more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, introduced legislation on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8666. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to authorize holding court for the Central Division of Utah in Moab and Monticello; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Judicial district. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on June 4, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. H. Res. 1275. 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 Armed Services: Mr. Higgins of Louisiana. Committee o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 165. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance"; to the Committee on Education and more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Affordable Child Care Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8635. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to double the value of certain tax benefits relating to children and dependents; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Affordable Child Care Act". SEC. 2. Child  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8689. A bill to require Amtrak to publicly disclose certain bonus compensation paid to Amtrak executives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act". SEC. 2. Public disclosure of taxp more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced legislation on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8667. A bill to rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Cadillac, Michigan, as the "Duane E. Dewey VA Clinic"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Lisa C. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Foreign Investment Transparency and Accountability Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8636. A bill to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to provide a process for a member agency of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to request the Committee initiate a unilateral review of a transaction and to require congressional notice when such request is denied, and for othe more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced the "Stop Secret Spending Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8690. A bill to amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to ensure that other transaction agreements are reported to USAspending.gov, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "AI Transparency in Elections Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 8668. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide further transparency for the use of content that is substantially generated by artificial intelligence in political advertisements by requiring such advertisements to include a statement within the contents of the advertisements if generative AI was u more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Preventing Environmental Hazards Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8637. A bill to make protection against damage and loss resulting from the erosion and undermining of shorelines available under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, David Rouzer, R-N.C., Robert J. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "Restoring Justice for Workers Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8691. A bill to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Safe Workplaces Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 8669. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue nonmandatory guidance on reducing the threat of violence in the workplace, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., and Adam Smith, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayer Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8692. A bill to require that the Amtrak Board of Directors comply with the open meetings requirements of section 552b of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced legislation on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8638. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1810 FM 1462 in Rosharon, Texas, as the "Army Specialist 5th Class Clarence Sasser Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Army Specialist 5th Class Clarence Sasser Post Office Building. (a) Designation.--The facility more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "No American Land for Communist China Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8693. A bill to prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal lands in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Carol Miller, R- more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Warehouse Worker Protection Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8639. A bill to establish protections for warehouse workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Dan more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "Child Status Fairness and Modernization Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 8670. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the time at which age is assessed for the purpose of determining whether an alien is an immediate relative; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Del. Eleanor Holmes more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program and Law Enforcement Support Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 8671. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Block the Revolving Door Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8696. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a uniform 2-year post-employment ban on the lobbying of any officer or employee of the executive branch or any Member, officer, or employee of Congress by former executive branch officials and former Members, officers, and employees of Congress, and for other purpose more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Legislative Proxy and Absence Accommodation Resolution" on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Con. Res. 110. Concurrent resolution establishing grounds under which Members of Congress may vote by proxy and remotely attend committee proceedings in the event of illness, a death in the family, jury service, military service, and other emergency situations, and for other purposes; to the Committee more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Lobbying Disclosure Modernization Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8695. A bill to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to create a unique identification number for registered lobbyists, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lobbying Disclosure Modernization Act". SEC. 2. Updates to the lobbying dis more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on June 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. H. Res. 1273. A resolution designating a day in May 2024, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., James McGovern, D-Mass., Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Adam Smith, D-Wa more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., introduced the "National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center Establishment Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8640. A bill to provide for the establishment of a National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center, 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 consider more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Count the Crimes to Cut Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 8672. A bill to direct the Attorney General of the United States to submit to the Congress a report on Federal criminal offenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Count the more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the legislation on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8641. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, as the "Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jared Huffma more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. H. Res. 1274. A resolution responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Article 23 of the Basic Law, by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., James McGovern, D-Mass., Andre Ca more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 4, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. H. Res. 1277. A resolution responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Article 23 of the Basic Law, by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Ar more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Modifying Allocations to Improve Local Service Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8642. A bill to reprogram funds appropriated to the United States Postal Service for the acquisition and support of zero-emission delivery vehicles to support the hiring and retention of rural employees; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Foster Youth Mental Health Support Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8643. A bill to amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to strengthen State plan requirements to include comprehensive mental health and well- being for children and youth in foster care to ensure their thriving and success; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced legislation on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8644. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to expand eligibility for underserved community harbor projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., and Max Miller, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1 more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 8673. A bill to establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology the Foundation for Standards and Metrology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Greg Stanton, D-Ar more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced the "Improved Screening for Veterans and Passengers With Disabilities Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8645. A bill to improve airport security screening for certain veterans and passengers with disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each ca more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8699. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop an enforcement mechanism with respect to certain provisions relating to the transport of animals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruct more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "International Artificial Intelligence Research Partnership Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8700. A bill to establish international artificial intelligence research partnerships, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "International Artificial Intelligence Research Partnership Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Inter more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced the "Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8646. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced the "VA Home Loan Program Reform Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8647. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain actions to prevent or resolve a default of a housing loan guaranteed by the Secretary, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo. * * * S more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Intelligence Reform and Transnational Crime Prevention Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8701. A bill to reform the Intelligence Community, the intelligence-related activities of the counter-drug mission of the United States Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subseque more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., introduced the "Milestones for Advanced Nuclear Fuel Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 8674. A bill to establish milestone-based development and demonstration projects relating to nuclear fuel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Milestones for Adv more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on June 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. H. Res. 1268. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of June 2 through June 8, 2024, as "National Trailer Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and maintenance; to the Committee on Transpor more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S. Res. 725. A resolution affirming the legal status of contraception following the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, 597 U.S. 215 (2022); to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Kat more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., introduced the "Water Research Optimization Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4500. A bill to modify operations of the National Water Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Water Resear more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4487. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to develop artificial intelligence training resources and toolkits for United States small businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Sh more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 92. 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 "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Em more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the "Second Chance Reauthorization Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4477. A bill to reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Building Youth Workforce Skills Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4497. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize the use of individual training accounts for certain youth; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Building Youth Workforce Skills Act". SEC. 2. Youth workforce inves more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Workforce Advancement & Engagement Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4490. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to increase the funds available to Governors for statewide youth workforce investment activities, and statewide adult and dislocated worker employment and training activities; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Workforce Innovation Leader Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4494. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to improve the provisions relating to providers of training services; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "WIL Act" or the "Workforce Innovation Leader Act". SEC. 2. Identification more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4484. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons of the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McC more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced the "Unlocking Capital for Small Businesses Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4493. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create a safe harbor for finders and private placement brokers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Unlocking Capital for Small Businesses Act of 2024".  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Constitutional Orientation Military Mandate Amplifying National Duty Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4479. A bill to require training on the Constitution of the United States for commissioned officers of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Constitutional Orientation  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Securing Europe's Energy Security Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4483. A bill to extend, and repeal the waiver authority under, the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., and James Risch, R-Idaho. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing Eu more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Amtrak Transparency Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4492. A bill to improve the transparency of Amtrak operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Amtrak Transparency Act". SEC. 2. Board of Directors meetings. SEC. 3. Discretionary bonus disclosure requirement. SEC. 4. Disclos more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 94. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., introduced the "Midnight Rules Relief Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4485. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for ``midnight rules'', and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind.,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Delivering for Rural Seniors Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4488. A bill to amend the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 to establish a pilot program to award grants to facilitate home delivery of commodities under the commodity supplemental food program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Brau more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 95. 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 "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments"; to the Co more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced the "WIOA Planning Extension Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4498. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to extend State plans and other plans from a 4-year period to a 5-year period, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "WIOA Planning Extension Act". SEC. 2.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Military Families Support Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4491. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for an operational and training deferment for parents; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Military Families Support Act". SEC. 2. Operational and training deferment for parents. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced legislation on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4489. A bill to designate the Federal building located at 50 United Nations Plaza in San Francisco, California, as the "Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building," and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Promoting Responsible Evaluation and Procurement to Advance Readiness for Enterprise-Wide Deployment for Artificial Intelligence Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4495. A bill to enable safe, responsible, and agile procurement, development, and use of artificial intelligence by the Federal Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Investing in Our Defense Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4496. A bill to expand the authorities of the Office of Strategic Capital of the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Investing in Our Defense Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Authorization to make equity i more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Space Technology and Regional Security Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4482. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to develop, in cooperation with allies and partners in the Middle East, an integrated space and satellite security capability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Secure Airports From Enemies Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4478. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit access by certain individuals to certain areas of airports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short titles. This Act may be cited as the "Secure Airpo more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Defense Technology Report Parity Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4486. A bill to strengthen provisions relating to employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work in the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Defense Technology Report Parity Act". SEC. 2. Employment transparency regarding in more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S. Res. 726. A resolution designating June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Ron Wy more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 93. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements"; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Jo more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Rural Recovery Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4480. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide to rural communities technical assistance in recovering from disasters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short t more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Student Loan Servicers Accountability Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4481. A bill to strengthen requirements for contracts between the Department of Education and Federal student loan servicers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * *  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Youth Lead Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4499. A bill to reauthorize grants to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4-H Council, and the National FFA Organization to establish pilot projects to expand the programs carried out by the organizations in rural areas and small towns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutri more ST