WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief Act" on Aug. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9383. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include screening for loneliness and coordination of supportive services and health care to address the negative health effects of loneliness, to require a report on loneliness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforc more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1399. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohi more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Empowering Women in Agriculture Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9363. A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to expand outreach and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who are women, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9305. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to local governments for the training of local law enforcement officers on public health threats arising from violations of building codes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Grants to train local enforcement officers more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Con. Res. 123. Concurrent resolution directing legislative branch support offices to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ho more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1401. A resolution directing the Committee on House Administration to take certain actions to promote the procurement of goods and services from the AbilityOne program established under chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known as the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act), and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Early Childhood Mental Health Support Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9366. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to identify, review, and implement effective interventions in Head Start programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Early Childhood Mental Health Sup more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Preventing Vape Use Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9367. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a recall of electronic nicotine delivery systems that have not been subject to premarket review, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventing Vape Use Act". SEC. 2. In more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., introduced the "Sustainable Aviation Fuel Information Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9327. A bill to make publicly available information on sustainable aviation fuel production and imports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., and D more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Justice for Victims of Foreign Vessel Accidents Act" on Aug. 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9348. A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to increase the general limit of maritime liability with respect to an owner of a foreign vessel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequent more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "No Frankenrail Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9308. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds in certain high-speed rail projects until such date as the Secretary of Transportation certifies to the appropriate committees of Congress the completion of at least one mile of rail or electromagnetic guideway of such projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infr more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "American Consumer Awareness of National Source Act" on Aug. 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9349. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to provide that required country-of-origin labeling for any agricultural product packaged in a can shall be on the front label or top of such can, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. * more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1404. A resolution expressing support for keeping guns out of classrooms; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The r more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Modern Firearm Safety Act" on Aug. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9388. A bill to prohibit the imposition of requirements that handguns have certain features generally absent from firearms in common use, and to restore the civil and natural rights of Americans in States hostile to liberty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "Supporting Opportunities to Build Everyday Responsibility Act" on Aug. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9390. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program with respect to 24/7 sobriety programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by th more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Steel Modernization Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9334. A bill to strengthen domestic manufacturing, bring next generation iron and steel back to the United States, and revitalize deindustrialized regions; 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 each case for consideration of s more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Save our Safety-Net Hospitals Act" on Aug. 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9351. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to modify certain limitations on disproportionate share hospital payment adjustments under the Medicaid program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Mike Lawler, more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1411. A resolution recognizing July 2024 as the 30th anniversary of the reproductive justice movement to raise awareness around the history of reproductive justice and honor the foremothers of the reproductive justice movement, build a world in which Black girls and gender expansive people, as well as all Americans marginalized by their race, clas more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Defenders of Bataan, Corregidor, and Attu Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9336. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and the impacted Saskinax people on Attu, whose lives, culture, and community were irrevocably  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced a concurrent resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Con. Res. 124. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. * * * Re more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Don't Stand for Taking Employed Americans' Livings Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9337. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for increased criminal and civil penalties for wage theft; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Judy Chu, more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Cruise Passenger Protection Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9312. A bill to improve passenger vessel security and safety, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; references. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Table of contents. more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., introduced the "Earthquake Resilience Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9375. A bill to require an earthquake resilience risk assessment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pr more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Counter Terrorgram Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9317. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct annual assessments on terrorism threats to the United States posed by terrorist organizations utilizing foreign cloud-based mobile or desktop messaging applications, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Pa more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "XXX" on Aug. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9393. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to treat certain foreign-owned corporations and business organizations as foreign nationals for purposes of the ban on campaign activity, to prohibit foreign-affiliated section 501(c)(4) organizations from making contributions to super PACs or disbursing funds for independent expenditures or el more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Clean Legislating and Ethical Accountability Now Act" on Aug. 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9355. A bill to enact House Resolution 895, One Hundred Tenth Congress, (establishing the Office of Congressional Ethics) into permanent law; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for conside more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Political Accountability and Transparency Act" on Aug. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9392. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the restrictions on the use of campaign funds for personal use to the funds of leadership PACs and other political committees, to clarify the treatment of certain coordinated expenditures as contributions to candidates, to require the sponsors  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Single Parent Penalty Elimination Act" on Aug. 13, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9354. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain temporary provisions relating to the child tax credit permanent, to make such credit fully refundable, and to increase the corporate tax rate; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., an more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1406. A resolution commemorating 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., James McGovern, D more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Standardized Calculation of Operational Polluting Emissions Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9319. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study, and publish guidance on, calculating and reporting scope 3 emissions; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Kevi more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1409. A resolution standing in solidarity with the Venezuelan people and condemning Nicolas Maduro's attempt to steal the Venezuelan Presidential election; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Darren Soto, D-Fla.,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1412. A resolution condemning the People's Republic of China Coast Guard's repeated violations of international maritime law and aggression toward the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Condemning the People's Republic of China Coast Guard's repeated violations of international maritime law an more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Internet Reach and Access Now Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9299. A bill to make certain improvements relating to the coordination of efforts to promote internet freedom and access to information in Iran, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salaz more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced legislation on Aug. 2, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9322. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 675 Wolf Ledges Parkway in Akron, Ohio, as the "Judge James R. Williams Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Jim Jordan, R- more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1408. A resolution recognizing August 6, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Recognizing August 6, National Night Out, the national coming together of American more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H.J. Res. 199. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards fo more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Consumers From Payment Scams Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9303. A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to treat fraudulently induced electronic fund transfers in the same manner as unauthorized electronic fund transfers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Consumer more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Promotion of Youth Sports Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9344. A bill to require the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to promote youth sports programs in elementary and secondary schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Takano, D-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 801. A resolution honoring the life and enduring legacy of William "Willie" Howard Mays, Jr; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * Honoring the life and enduring legacy of William "Willie" Howard Mays, Jr. Whereas William "Willie more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S.J. Res. 108. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Sheldon Wh more ST