WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9679. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to address certain issues relating to the extension of consumer credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, and Katie Porter, D-Calif. * * * SECTI more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Access to Claims Data Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9805. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a process to expand access to claims data under certain Federal health plans in order to facilitate research and quality improvement; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequen 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. 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. 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. 28 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Promoting Service through AmeriCorps Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9569. A bill to reauthorize the national service laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promoting Service more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Low Income Housing for Defense Communities Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9659. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for rental housing for members of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; sense of Congress. SEC. 2. Tax incent more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9572. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes; 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. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced the "Helping Optimize Markets and Encourage Generational Resilience Through Ownership, Workmanship, and Nurturing Soil Health Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9795. A bill to authorize a pilot program for the making of 90-year, zero interest loans for the purchase of real estate to be used for agricultural production for 90 years; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 21. H. Res. 1423. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week"; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and Rick Larsen, D-Wash. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Ranked Choice Voting Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9578. A bill to establish the use of ranked choice voting in elections for the offices of Senator and Representative in Congress, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Seth Moulton, D-M more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced the "Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9484. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affair 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. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9614. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain provisions with respect to qualified ABLE programs permanent; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R 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. 29 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Stop Illegal Campaign Coordination Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9589. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to treat expenditures as coordinated with a candidate, an authorized committee of a candidate, or a committee of a national, State, or local political party if the making of the expenditures is materially consistent with instructions, directions, guidance, a 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. Susan Wild, D-Pa., introduced the "Right to IVF Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9643. A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Veterans Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 4997. A bill making supplemental appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Boozman, R-Ark., Jerr 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 "United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. S. 5069. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and title 39, United States Code, to provide the United States Postal Service the authority to mail alcoholic beverages, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand,  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. 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