WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., introduced the "Affordable Housing Resident Services Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9553. A bill to authorize funding of enriched resident services in federally assisted affordable housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Mark Takano more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Strengthening Access to Contraceptive Care Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9807. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a grant program to provide surge capacity for providers faced with increased unmet need for contraceptive care; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Kathy E. Manni more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9678. A bill to address the public safety issues and environmental destruction currently impacting Federal lands along the southern border, enhance border security through the construction of navigable roads on Federal lands along the southern border, provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection ac more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Dependent Income Exclusion Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9831. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain dependent income when calculating modified adjusted gross income for the purposes of eligibility for premium tax credits; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Dependent Income Exclusion Act o more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Helping Understand Needs Tt of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9784. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a briefing on efforts to meet the needs of members of the Air Force and their families at Creech Air Force Base, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Helping Understand Needs To Ensure Resilience at Creech Air  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Tipped Income Protection and Support Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9624. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to eliminate the separate minimum wage for tipped employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case f more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., introduced the "Create Opportunities and Networks for Talented, Ready and Able Contractors to Succeed Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9832. A bill to make improvements to Federal contracting practices for disadvantaged small businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Flight Refund Fairness Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9552. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt ticket agents that are small businesses from the requirement to provide refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D 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. 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. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "Stop The Opioid Pill Presser and Fentanyl Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9790. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the regulation of critical parts of tableting machines and encapsulating machines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Education Flexibility for Veteran Parents Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9854. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of monthly housing stipend received by parents pursuing a program of education through distance learning using Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by R 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. 29 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Thermal Runaway Reduction Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9588. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the safe transportation of lithium-ion batteries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Thermal Runaway Reduction Act". SEC. 2. R 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 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Learning Integrated National Knowledge for the Abraham Accords Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. S. 5059. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to design and implement a foreign military officer subject matter expert exchange program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  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. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5012. A bill to establish an interest-bearing account for the non-Federal contributions to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Kyrst 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