WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1290. A resolution recognizing June 12, 2024, as this year's observance of "Philippines Independence Day" to honor the 126th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Darre more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "Juror Non-Discrimination Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8707. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify that protection for jurors on the basis of sex includes sexual orientation and gender identity; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif.,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Head Start Improvement Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8723. A bill to amend the Head Start Act to authorize block grants to States for prekindergarten education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Head Start Improvement Act". SEC. 2. Improvements. SEC. 3. Effective date. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "SNAP Recertification Reform Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8724. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow States to waive certain administrative requirements for recertification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Andre Carson, D-Ind., and Del. Eleanor Holmes more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Eliminate DEI in Colleges Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8708. A bill to prohibit Federal funding for institutions of higher education that carry out diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., and Jim Baird, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1288. A resolution condemning certain members of the intelligence community; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * Condemning certain members of the intelligence community. Whereas, on October 14, 2020, a news outlet published a story revealing that Hunter Biden's laptop contained emails suggesting Hunter Biden provided Ukrainian e more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8725. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report on the option to elect to pay cost-sharing under a prescription drug plan or MA-PD plan in monthly capped amounts; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a per more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Alan S. Lowenthal Blue Whales, Blue Skies Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8726. A bill to direct the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program to reduce air pollution and harmful underwater acoustic impacts and the risk of fatal vessel whale strikes by recognizing vo more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1280. A resolution commending the University of South Alabama on the occasion of its 60th anniversary and its years of service to the State of Alabama and the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Barry Moore, R-Ala., Mike Rogers, R-Ala., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Dale Strong, R more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. H.R. 8704. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Sp more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Foreign Research Transparency Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. H.R. 8703. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the primary recipient of a grant has access to all information related to the research funded by such grant, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Foreign Research Transparency A more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1289. A resolution recognizing the contributions of academic medicine and observing Academic Medicine Week from June 10 through 14, 2024; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Recognizing the contributions of academic medicine and observing Academic Medicine Week from Ju more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Homes for Young Adults Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8722. A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide housing assistance for youth and young adults who are unstably housed; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Delia Ramire more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1293. A resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Resolved, That Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, shall be found  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1294. A resolution commending the Florida Everblades hockey team for winning the 2024 East Coast Hockey League's Patrick J. Kelly Cup; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Commending the Florida Everblades hockey team for winning the 2024 East Coast Hockey League's Patrick J. Kelly Cup. Whereas, on June 8, 2024, the Florid more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Saving Americans' Valuable Earnings on the National ACP Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8709. A bill to appropriate funds for the Federal Communications Commission's "rip and replace" program and Affordable Connectivity Program, to improve the Affordable Connectivity Program, to require a spectrum auction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1295. A resolution expressing support for the designation of Sunday, June 16, 2024, as "Father's Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8710. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts contributed to a 529 plan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John James, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Deduction for contributions to 529 plan. (a) In general.--Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesign more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced the "Fisheries Data Modernization and Accuracy Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. H.R. 8705. A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to reform the Marine Recreational Information Program of the National Marine Fisheries Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced the "State-Managed Disaster Relief Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8728. A bill to establish alternate procedures for lump sum payments for certain covered small disasters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "State-Managed Disaster R more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "No Backdoors for Student Debt Cancellation Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8729. A bill to ensure that institutions of higher education that withhold certain transcripts are eligible to participate in title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Backdo more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced a joint resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H.J. Res. 167. A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison"; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Postal Processing Protection Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8730. A bill to require the United States Postal Service to apply certain requirements when closing a processing, shipping, delivery, or other facility supporting a post office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. * * * SECTION 1.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Time for Completion Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8731. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for comprehensive student achievement information; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Time for Completion Act". SEC. 2. Consumer informati more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1281. A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and Brad Finstad, R-Minn. * * * Celebrati more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1297. A resolution recognizing National Black Brewers Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga. * * * Recognizing National Black Brewers Day. Whereas the Congressional Black Caucus understands that the rich tapestry of the Nation is woven with the vibrant threads of more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8711. A bill to amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (and their beneficiaries) certain leave provided under title 10, United States Code to commissioned officers of the Army (or their beneficiaries); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1298. A resolution supporting the designation of the second Friday of June as National Service and Conservation Corps Day; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., and Garret Graves, R-La. * * * Supporting the designation of the second Frida more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8712. A bill to authorize the establishment in the Department of State of a Negotiations Support Unit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Authority to establish negotiations support unit within department of state. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8732. A bill to enhance the rights of domestic employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Accountability, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by t more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1292. A resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, shal more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1286. A resolution supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ("Gavi"); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Maria Elvira Sa more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. H.R. 8702. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1296. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2024, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., and Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. * * * Expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2024, as "Women Veterans Appreciat more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1291. A resolution electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Mr. Kennedy. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8733. A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse and neglect; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Re more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8734. A bill to amend the Northern Border Security Review Act to require updates to the northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Thomas Tiffany more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1299. A resolution reaffirming the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action in Cairo, Egypt, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., and Grace Meng, D-N.Y.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Home of Your Own Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8714. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a program to provide homeownership assistance grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for co more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., introduced the "Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8715. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a pilot program under which the Secretary enters into public-private partnerships with eligible entities to distribute to mothers of newborn infants newborn supply kits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1282. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3018) to authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3018) to authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders. Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the Hous more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1283. A resolution supporting the designation of June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Angie Craig, D-Minn., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Supporting the more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1284. A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the bravery and valor of the Allied forces who participated in the Normandy landings on the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequentl more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1285. A resolution condemning the pro-abortion policies of the Biden administration; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Michael Guest, R-Miss., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., introduced the "Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8716. A bill to appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on June 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1301. A resolution expressing support for the inaugural Heart Recovery Awareness Day on February 20, 2025; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Expressing support for the inaugural Heart Recovery Awareness Day on February 20, 2025. Whereas cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death both globally and in the United States;  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Edward J. Dwight Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8735. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Edward J. Dwight, Jr., the first African American astronaut candidate in the United States; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Edward J. Dwigh more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8717. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, as the "SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, and Blake D. Moore, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. SGT B more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1300. A resolution condemning campus protest backers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Jim Baird, R-Ind., Clay Higgins, R-La., Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Debb more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8718. A bill to conditionally prohibit commercial offshore wind energy development in the Columbia Management Area, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on commercial offshore wind energy development in Columbia Management Area. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Con. Res. 113. Concurrent resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former President George H.W. Bush on the occasion of his 100th birthday; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kay Granger, R-Texas, Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Morgan Luttr more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Congressional Bipartisan Seating Resolution" on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Con. Res. 112. Concurrent resolution requiring Members of Congress and Senators to be seated next to Members or Senators of opposing parties during meetings or hearings of committees of Congress; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Requiring Members of Congress and Senators to be seated next to Members or Senator more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Majority Rule Resolution" on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Con. Res. 111. Concurrent resolution providing for certain procedures for bringing debate to a close on any question in the House of Representatives and Senate, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif. * * * Providing for certain procedures for bringing deba more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Secure Storage Information Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8719. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require a Federal firearms licensee to provide secure firearms storage information to a prospective firearm transferee, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gun safe credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Religious Freedom and Fairness Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8720. A bill to amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit preferential Federal grant treatment for atheist groups, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Banks, R-Ind., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Jeff Duncan, R-S more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on June 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1302. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 396) to regulate bump stocks in the same manner as machineguns; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 396) to regulate bump stocks in the same manner as machineguns. Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House sha more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8721. A bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a weatherization readiness program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Shor more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1303. A resolution condemning the Biden administration's politically motivated ban on liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Recalculating Electric Vehicle Efficiency for Accuracy and Legitimacy Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4507. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to make the method used by the Department of Energy for calculating electric vehicle-equivalent petroleum fuel economy more accurate, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Se more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Disaster Relief for Farmworkers Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4545. A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 with respect to emergency assistance for farmworkers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4510. A bill to amend the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 to delay implementation of the inclusion of oral-only ESRD-related drugs in the Medicare ESRD prospective payment system; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "National Human Trafficking Database Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4534. A bill to establish a national human trafficking database at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and to incentivize certain State law enforcement agencies to report data to the database; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Safe and Private Rides Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4535. A bill to require transportation network companies to provide customers notice when a driver has a camera in their motor vehicle and provide customers an opportunity to opt out of riding in motor vehicles with cameras, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 729. A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2024 as "African-American Music Appreciation Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laph more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a joint resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S.J. Res. 97. 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 Health, Education, Labor more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Marshall Walter Major Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act " on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4528. A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor in recognition of his significance to the nation as an athlete, trailblazer, role model, and equal rights advocate; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored b more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 732. A resolution celebrating the 247th anniversary of the creation of the flag of the United States and expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., and Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * Celebrating the 247th anniversary of th more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 728. A resolution commending the University of South Alabama on the occasion of its 60th anniversary and its years of service to the State of Alabama and the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. * * * Commending the University of South Alabama on the occasion of its 60th a more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Workforce Development Modernization Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4526. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to expand the types of one-stop centers used to provide services; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Workforce Developmen more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the "Preserving JROTC Programs Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4513. A bill to expand eligibility for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit participation; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "School Hunger Elimination Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4525. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve program requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "School Hunger Elimination Ac more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 736. A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of July as "`National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Saving Treasured Artifacts Through Uniformed Enforcement Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4546. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to expand the prohibition on destruction of veterans' memorials to include other memorials and to establish mandatory minimum sentences for violations of that prohibition; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackb more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 727. A resolution designating June 2024 as "Great Outdoors Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jon Tester, D-Mont., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Joe Manchin, I- more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "American Business for American Companies Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4547. A bill to prohibit the award of Federal Government contracts to inverted domestic corporations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Sheldon Whitehouse,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4514. A bill to clarify that amounts from declinations should be deposited in the Crime Victims Fund and to temporarily provide additional deposits into the Crime Victims Fund; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Nutrition Red Tape Reduction Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4523. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand community eligibility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Nutrition Red Tape Reduct more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on June 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. S. Res. 737. A resolution supporting Senate military-connected fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * Supporting Senate military-connected fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes. Resolved, SECTION 1. Stars of Valor Fellowships program.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4552. A bill to enhance the rights of domestic employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 735. A resolution designating July 17, 2024, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Christoph more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4521. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Mike Crapo,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, 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. 16. S. 4505. 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 Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced the "United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4551. A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to modify the BARD Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Sho more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced a joint resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S.J. Res. 96. 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 Health, Education, Lab more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced the "Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4533. A bill to expand and promote research and data collection on reproductive health conditions, to provide training opportunities for medical professionals to learn how to diagnose and treat reproductive health conditions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, La more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 733. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., and John Barrasso, R-Wyo. * * * Honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch. Whereas Patrick Gene G more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 730. A resolution designating June 23, 2024, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * Designating June 23, 2024, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day". Whereas the internet has revolutionized the ability to exchange info more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Conscience Protection Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4524. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against health care entities that do not participate in abortion, and to strengthen implementation and enforcement of Federal conscience laws; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Ensuring Coast Guard Readiness Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4530. A bill to authorize an exception to the restriction on construction of Coast Guard vessels in foreign shipyards for certain construction in shipyards in North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Ensuring Naval Readiness Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4531. A bill to authorize an exception to the prohibition on the construction of naval vessels in foreign shipyards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ensuring Naval Readiness Act". SEC. 2. Exception to prohibition on construction of naval vessels in more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Guarding Readiness Resources Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4511. A bill to provide for the crediting of funds received by the National Guard Bureau as reimbursement from States; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Steve Daines, R-Mont., James Risch, R-Id more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Head Start Improvement Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4550. A bill to amend the Head Start Act to authorize block grants to States for prekindergarten education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Head Start Improvement Act". more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Open America's Ports Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4538. A bill to adjust certain ownership and other requirements for passenger vessels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Open America's Ports Act". SEC. 2. Repeal of PVSA and adjustment of Jones Act requirements for passenger  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Outdoor Americans With Disabilities Act " on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4553. A bill to ensure access to certain public land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Updates to travel management plans and motor vehicle use plans.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4540. A bill to enable passenger vessels that were not built in the United States to receive coastwise endorsement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act". SEC. 2. Coastwise endorsemen more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Safeguarding American Tourism Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4544. A bill to exempt large cruise ships from certain requirements applicable to passenger vessels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safeguarding American Tourism Act". SEC. 2. Adjusting applicability of certain PVSA and more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Expedited Performance Indicator Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4519. A bill to require implementation of primary indicators of performance for certain programs of workforce investment activities; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expedited Performance Indicator Act". SEC. 2. Implementation of primar more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4518. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Thune, R-S.D., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Catherine Cortez Mast more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4532. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Thune, R-S.D., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Marsha Blackburn, R-T more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4517. A bill to authorize the establishment of a Negotiations Support Unit in the Department of State, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Authority to establish Negotiations Support Unit within Department of State. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced the "WIOA Performance Accountability Improvement Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4501. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to improve the performance accountability system; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "WIOA Performance Accountability Improvement Act". SEC. 2. Performance a more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Job Corps for the Next Generation Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4512. A bill to amend the Job Corps program under subtitle C of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Restoring Justice for Workers Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4502. A bill to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Alex Padilla, D-Calif. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced legislation on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4536. A bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, as the "Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States Courthouse." to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Findings. SEC. 2. Designation. S more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Hunter Army Airfield Support Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4509. A bill to authorize the appropriation of amounts for the construction of a consolidated rigging facility for the special operations forces at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Hunter Army Airfield Support Act". SEC. 2. Authorization more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Housing Financial Literacy Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4542. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to discount FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial literacy housing counseling program; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texa more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel's Security Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4537. A bill to provide for congressional oversight of proposed changes to arms sales to Israel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel's Security Act". SEC. 2. Findings. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Bolstering Indo-Pacific Capabilities Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4508. A bill to prepare for contested logistics environments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bolstering Indo-Pacific Capabilities Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Inclusion of Japan and the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Combating Foreign Terrorist Drones Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4515. A bill to combat foreign terrorist acquisition of unmanned aerial systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Combating Foreign Terrorist Drones Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Findings. S more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Mandatory E-Verify Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4529. A bill to permanently establish the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system, to mandate the use of E-Verify by all employers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Bill Cassidy, R-La., James Lankford, R-Okla., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Joe Manchin, I-W more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Confronting Chinese Communist Party Malign Influence Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4520. A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to prepare and make available a report on the wealth and corrupt activities of the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; to the Select Committee on Intelligence. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4539. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain provisions with respect to qualified ABLE programs permanent; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., John Boozman, R-Ark., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Peter Welch, D-Vt. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4541. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain provisions with respect to qualified ABLE programs permanent; read the first time. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act" or the "ENABLE Act". SEC. 2. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4527. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act". SEC. 2. J more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 731. A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * Honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016. Whereas, on June 12, 2016, a gunman inspi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 734. A resolution recognizing 30 years since the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt, and reaffirming the goals and ideals of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights; to the Committee on Foreign Relations more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed for Type 1 Diabetes Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4504. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to screening for type 1 diabetes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Col more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., introduced the "Workforce Data Access Transparency and Accountability Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4506. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to clarify reporting requirements for information 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 "Workforce Data Acce more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Dismantle DEI Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4516. A bill to ensure equal protection of the law, to prevent racism in the Federal Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Marco Rubio, R-Fla. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Dads Matter Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4522. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a public awareness campaign to increase awareness of the importance of father inclusion and engagement in improving overall health outcomes during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pens more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4503. A bill to prevent exploitative private equity practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act". SEC. 2. Unjust enrichment clawback au more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4549. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require additional information on math and clerical error notices; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Internal Revenue Service Math and Tax more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "SNAP Recertification Reform Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4543. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow States to waive certain administrative requirements for recertification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Foreign Extortion Prevention Technical Corrections Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4548. A bill to make a technical correction to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 by repealing section 5101 and enacting an updated version of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * 1. SHORT TITLE more ST