WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "Stop Comstock Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8796. A bill to revise sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, United States Code, and section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1305), and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Conscience Protection Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8857. 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 Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Doug LaMalfa, R-Ca more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "Improving Access to Long-Term Care Insurance Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8820. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an above-the-line deduction for long-term care insurance premiums and to reduce certain tax credits; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Access to Long-Term Care Insurance Ac more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1305. A resolution rescinding the subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee on September 23, 2021, October 6, 2021, and February 9, 2022, and withdrawing the recommendations finding Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Randall Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro in contempt of Congress; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Water Resources Development Act" on June 25, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8812. A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., David Rouzer, R-N. more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8863. A bill to amend the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 to extend the sunset, to require a determination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Comm more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1308. A resolution recognizing June 19, 2024, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Stephen F. Lynch, D- more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1314. A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well- being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world; 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 more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8847. A bill to require the inclusion of the Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science of China on the entity list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8807. A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 within the j more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "Preventing Child Welfare Entry Caused by Poverty Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8813. A bill to amend subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to address child welfare involvement caused by poverty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the " more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4607. A bill to designate the America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "America's National Churchill Museum National Historic Landmark Act".  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Gateway Partnership Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4599. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Gateway Partnership  more ST