WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 14. H. Res. 1416. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25, 2024, through August 31, 2024, as "Black Breastfeeding Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25, 2024, through Aug more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Hostage Private Debt Tax Freedom Act" on Aug. 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9431. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income the discharge of indebtedness of certain individuals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., introduced legislation on Aug. 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9432. A bill to amend the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 to modify the requirements for the time capsule required by such Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., and Maria Elvira  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced legislation on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9415. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Requirement of resident advocate in a domiciliary facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs o more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Securing Access to Fertility Everywhere Act" on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9416. A bill to recognize the right to assisted reproductive technology and to limit liability for certain actions committed during the course of providing assisted reproductive technology; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently de more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "School Hunger Elimination Act" on Sept. 3, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 9448. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve program requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., J more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act" on Aug. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 9405. A bill to prohibit Members of Congress from conducting certain financial transactions involving a foreign adversary of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Home Health Aides for Veterans' Spouses Act" on Aug. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 9404. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide extended care services to spouses of certain veterans; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Home Health Aides for Veterans' Spouses Act". SE more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Summer Meals Act" on Aug. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 9406. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve the efficiency of summer meals; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Mary Peltola, D-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Summer Meals Act of 2024". SEC. 2. S more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Peter McGuire Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9419. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Peter McGuire in recognition of his contributions to the American Labor Movement; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "DoD Dark Sky Stewardship Act" on Aug. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 9409. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to conduct an audit and analysis of light pollution at certain Department of Defense facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "DoD Dark Sky Stewardship Act". SEC. 2. Reduction of light poll more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Safe Military Medical Equipment Act" on Aug. 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9445. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to replace certain syringes of the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe Military Medical Equipment Act". SEC. 2. Plan for identifying and replacing syringes of concern. more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Sami's Law" on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9423. A bill to require ride-hailing companies to implement an enhanced digital system to verify passengers with their authorized ride-hailing vehicles and drivers; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,  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 wit more ST