WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced the "Pedestrian Protection Act" on Aug. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 9408. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish certain safety standards and disclose certain information relating to pedestrians and motor vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pedestrian Protection Act". SEC. 2. more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Aug. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 14. H. Res. 1419. A resolution supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and strengthening efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Br more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Equal Pay for Equal Work Act" on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9424. A bill to establish the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.  more ST