WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful Fentanyl Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9722. A bill to establish a pilot program to assess the use of technology to speed up and enhance the cargo inspection process at land ports of entry along the border; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short titles. This  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced legislation on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9658. A bill to establish "Silver Sea Bream" as an acceptable market name for Stenotomus chrysops; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Silver Sea Bream as acceptable market name. 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 "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. 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. 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. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "FDA Modernization Act 3.0" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5046. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to publish a final rule relating to nonclinical testing methods; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Rand Paul, R-Ky., Angus S. King Jr., I-M more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "American Energy Worker Opportunity Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5034. A bill to provide additional benefits to American workers whose employment has been impacted as a result of the transition to a clean energy economy; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ale more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 817. A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2024, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Promoting Service Through AmeriCorps Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5053. A bill to reauthorize the national service laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced a resolution on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 819. A resolution designating September 25, 2024, as "National Lobster Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jack Reed, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Margaret Wo 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. 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. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5054. 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 Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R. more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Carbon Scoring Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5047. A bill to require carbon scoring by the Congressional Budget Office; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Shor more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 820. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Laphonza Butle 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