WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced legislation on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9118. A bill to cancel Federal oil and gas leases held by entities that manipulate the market price of oil or gas in violation of certain Federal law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Andre Carson, D-In more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced legislation on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9139. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Navy to convey or lease certain parcels of land at Defense Fuel Support Point San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Land conveyance and authorization for interim lease, Def more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Alzheimer's Law Enforcement Education Act" on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9119. A bill to direct the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services of the Department of Justice to establish a training course relating to Alzheimer's disease and similar forms of dementia; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif. * * * S more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act" on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9120. A bill to establish an integrated national approach to respond to ongoing and expected effects of extreme weather and climate change by protecting, managing, and conserving the fish, wildlife, and plants of the United States, and to maximize Government efficiency and reduce costs, in cooperation with  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1381. A resolution commemorating the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9145. A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to preserve the independent funding in the Office of Financial Research, to establish minimum staffing levels for the Financial Stability Oversight Council, to establish minimum funding levels for such staff, and for other purposes; to the Committee more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced the "Allowing Steady Savings by Eliminating Tests Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9149. A bill to eliminate asset limits employed by certain federally funded means-tested public assistance programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Keeping Families Safe From Wildfire Smoke Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9150. A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include wildfire smoke in the definition of major disaster; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act may be cited as "Keeping Families Safe from Wildfire Smoke Act".  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Protecting American Industry and Labor From International Trade Crimes Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9151. A bill to strengthen the Department of Justice's enforcement against trade-related crimes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Nathan more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "HAMAS Terrorist Fugitive Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9153. A bill to provide for the addition of senior leaders of HAMAS and Palestine Islamic Jihad, United States Designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations, as well as affiliated terrorists to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Most Wanted terrorism list, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced legislation on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9124. A bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Auburn, California, as the "Louis A. Conter VA Clinic"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Josh Harder, D-Calif., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., John Duarte, R-Calif., Kevin Mullin,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Health Equity and Accountability Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9161. A bill to improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Serv more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Employer Participation in Repayment Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9164. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the exclusion for certain employer payments of student loans under educational assistance programs permanent; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Improving Mentorship in STEM Higher Education Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9134. A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out a mentorship demonstration program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on July 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1375. A resolution recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced a joint resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H.J. Res. 193. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Digital Social Platform Transparency Act" on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9126. A bill to require digital social companies to adopt terms of service that meet certain minimum requirements; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Digital Social Platform Transparency Act". SEC. 2. Terms of service requirement. SEC. 3. Reporting  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Plug Offshore Wells Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9168. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to annually submit to Congress, and make publicly available on a website, a report on decommissioning offshore oil and gas wells, platforms, and pipelines; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tim Kennedy, D-N.Y., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Debbie Di more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9170. A bill to reauthorize title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 in order to improve and encourage innovation in international education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Ca more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Burn Pit Elimination Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9171. A bill to authorize additional appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for solid waste disposal systems of the Army, with an offset; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 24. H. Res. 1389. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va. * * * Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through Aug more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act" on July 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9181. A bill to require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to meet minimum standards of visitability for persons with disabilities; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Del. Eleanor Holme more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1384. A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2024 as "PCOS Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., Debbie Wasserman Schultz more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Avian Influenza Research and Response Act" on July 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Avian Influenza Research and Response Act". SEC. 2. Continuing animal health and disease, food security, and stewardship research, education, and extension programs. SEC. 3. Appropriations for resear more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Primary and Behavioral Health Care Access Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9133. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide for 3 primary care visits and more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1385. A resolution designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as "National Farmers Market Week"; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine * * * Designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as "National Farmers Market Week". Whereas farmers markets accoun more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Patient Debt Relief Act" on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9129. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish certain standards and requirements with respect to financial assistance and medical debt collection for hospitals participating in the Medicare program, and to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for purposes of medical deb more ST