WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Parent Plus Parity Act" on Sept. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9753. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide relief for borrowers of Federal Direct PLUS loans made on behalf of students; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Danny K. Davis, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Keeping Aid for Municipalities and Localities Accountable Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9617. A bill to prohibit grants provided under section 106 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 from being used to assist persons who are neither a national of the United States nor lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Servic more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Upending Secret Postal Shutdowns Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9685. A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to establish procedures for post offices that suspend operations due to an emergency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Sam Graves, R-Mo., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Diana Har more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9778. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include penicillin allergy verification and evaluation as part of the initial preventive physical examination under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced the "Improving Veterans' Experience Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9806. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Veterans Experience, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Veterans' Experience Act of 20 more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced the "UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9649. A bill to restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif. more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9650. A bill to provide incentives for the purchase of water-efficient products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Exported Carbon Emissions Report Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9558. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to collect, calculate, and publish information regarding emissions of carbon dioxide and methane outside the boundaries of the United States that are associated with exports of fossil fuels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Mental Health in Aviation Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9687. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Families and the Solvency of the National Flood Insurance Program Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9809. A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to expand opportunities for families living in areas of high flood risk to access Federal assistance for voluntary relocation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Commi more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Vehicle Energy Performance Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9780. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives and fees for increasing motor vehicle fuel economy, and for other purposes; 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 ca more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9808. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a voluntary food climate labeling program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Volun more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Strengthening Science Through Diplomacy Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9619. A bill to amend the International Organizations Immunities Act to extend certain privileges and immunities to the European Organization for Nuclear Research; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Providing Real Opportunities for Growth to Rising Entrepreneurs for Sustained Success (PROGRESS) Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9781. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for investors in start-up businesses, to provide a credit for wages paid by start-up businesses to their first employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Uterine Cancer Study Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9782. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report on the relationship between hair straighteners and uterine cancer, particularly among women of color; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Alma S. Adams, D-N. more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced the "Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9597. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to make changes with respect to the Federal Acquisition Security Council, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9691. A bill to establish the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Security And Financial Empowerment for Survivors Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9693. A bill to promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House A more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Stand With Ukraine Act" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9501. A bill to promote peace, stability, and recovery in Ukraine, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 committe more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Improving Digital Identity Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9783. A bill to establish a Government-wide approach to improving digital identity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Digital Identity Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Definitions. SEC. 4. Improving Digital Id more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "End the Vaccine Carveout Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9828. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to end the liability shield for vaccine manufacturers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Laur more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9835. A bill to authorize grants for emotional support services for incarcerated victims of sexual abuse, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Summer Lee, D-Pa., Troy Carter, D-La., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., David Trone, D-Md., Jasmi more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9838. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an end date for the credit for certain qualified carbon oxide, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Cori Bush, D-Mo., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Delia Ramirez,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9656. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure area career and technical education schools are eligible for mental health and substance use disorder service grants; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Lori Chav more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced the "Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9787. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of foreign feedstocks for purposes of the clean fuel production credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, James Comer, R-Ky., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., and Don Bacon, R-Neb. more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "National Constitutional Carry Act" on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9534. A bill to enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Mike Collins more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., introduced legislation on Sept. 11, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9544. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., C.A.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, introduced the "National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9723. A bill to amend the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Act of 2004 to reauthorize the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9573. A bill to impose an assessment related to fossil fuel emissions, to establish the Polluters Pay Climate Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Homes Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9662. A bill to establish an independent entity within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to acquire and maintain distressed real estate to stabilize communities and increase the supply of affordable housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Securing the Rights our Veterans Earned Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9734. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to former members of the Armed Forces, discharged on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, certain benefits furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsore more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Consumer Protection and Recovery Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9665. A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "AI Ads Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9639. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify that the prohibition under such Act against the fraudulent misrepresentation of campaign authority and the fraudulent solicitation of funds includes misrepresentation through the use of content generated in whole or in part with the use of artificial intelligence (generat more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Artsakh Revenue Recovery Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9666. A bill to require the President to seize Azerbaijani assets and create a process for Armenians displaced from Artsakh to claim such assets as compensation for lost revenue, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determ more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., introduced the "Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9739. A bill to amend the National Apprenticeship Act in order to increase and expand the national apprenticeship system to include the immediate recruitment, employment, and on-the-job earn as you learn training of young African Americans, and to promote the devel more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Expanding Knowledge on Military Reproductive Healthcare Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9741. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that beneficiaries and health care providers receive certain information regarding reproductive health care under the TRICARE program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Sheila Cherfil more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Improved Contraception Access for Servicemembers Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9740. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to increase the maximum amount of contraceptive supplies provided to a beneficiary through the TRICARE Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Halting Of Trafficking and Exploitation in Lodging Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9681. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to establish a priority for accommodation in places with policies relating to severe forms of human trafficking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. * * * S more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., introduced the "Hydrogen for Industry Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9851. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish a Hydrogen Technologies for Heavy Industry Demonstration Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced the "Extension of Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9742. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for cons more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "VA Employee Fairness Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9855. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Lis more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9495. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, and for other pur more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Copay Fairness for Veterans Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9773. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate copayments by the Department of Veterans Affairs for medicines relating to preventive health services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Copay Fairness for Veterans Act" more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Health Care Affordability Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9774. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Jan Schakowsky more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "VA Extenders Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and for other purposes; to the [[Page H5524]] Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9744. A bill to require a study on the critical data gaps experienced by Federal agencies providing grants for the recovery of Puerto Rico; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y.,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "BIRD Energy and U.S.-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9713. A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to expand and reauthorize the United States-Israel Energy Cooperation program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Home more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9746. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow borrowers of Parent PLUS loans or loans under section 428B made on behalf of a dependent student to repay such loans pursuant to an income-contingent repayment plan or income-based repayment plan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Educ more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. S. 5060. A bill to reauthorize the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5033. A bill to amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Robert Casey Jr.,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations With ASEAN Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5009. A bill to provide for the treatment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as an international organization for purposes of the International Organizations Immunities Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Sho more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Halt All United States Investments in Venezuela's Energy Sector Act" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 4993. A bill to immediately halt investment by United States persons in the energy sector of Venezuela until the legitimate results of the July 28, 2024, election are respected; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Patients From Deceptive Drug Ads Online Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5040. A bill to provide for the regulation of certain communications regarding prescription drugs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Patients from Decep more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Puppy Protection Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. S. 5072. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to establish additional requirements for dealers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Puppy Protection Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Additional requirements for dealers. more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 823. A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumen more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5041. A bill to provide grants to local educational agencies to help public schools reduce class size in the early elementary grades, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Richa more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 27. S. Res. 815. A resolution designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Maria more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 27. S. Res. 814. A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Literacy Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Mart more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 821. A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 15 through 21, 2024, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Todd Young, R- more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Student Food Security Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5004. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of students to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, establish college student food insecurity demonstration programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 822. A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Maria Cantwell,  more ST