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. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Human Trafficking Fingerprint Background Check Protection Act" on Sept. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9755. A bill to require owners and employees of massage wellness spas to undergo fingerprint-based background checks to mitigate the risk of human trafficking and enhance public safety; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Human Traffic more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Private Sector Competition in Microtransit Act" on Sept. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9756. A bill to require that any State or local government that receive Federal funds to operate microtransit services enters into a contract with a private entity for the operation of such services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Lowering Costs and Auto Rates for Insurance Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9618. A bill to require the Director of the Federal Insurance Office to submit an annual report to the President and certain Congressional committees with respect to the automobile insurance industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  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. 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. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the "Keep Kids Covered Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9688. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for continuous eligibility for certain children under the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced the "Transitional Housing Protection for the Homeless Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9644. A bill to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to update to the definition of chronically homeless, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., and Young Kim, R-Calif. * * *  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., introduced the "Child Care Access Means Parents In Schools Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9559. A bill to amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Brittany Pette more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., introduced the "Child Care Infrastructure Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9811. A bill to provide assistance with respect to child care infrastructure; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., and Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., introduced the "Child Care Workforce Development Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9810. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out an early childhood educator loan assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Justice Involved Veterans Support Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9815. A bill to direct the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to establish a pilot program to help State prisons and local jails improve the documentation of incarcerated veterans; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Overseas Crisis Response Implementation System and Immediate Strategy Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9729. A bill to require the Department of State to improve its emergency response system and planning; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Overseas Crisis Response Imp more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Value Over Cost Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9596. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the  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. 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. 30 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9703. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on existing programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries on Federal and non-Federal land; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agricultu more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Replacing Essential Passports and Licenses After Certain Emergencies Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9846. A bill to amend the Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 to require the President to automatically waive certain critical document fees for individuals and households affected by major disasters for which assistance is provided under the Individuals and Households Program; to the Com more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Samaritan Efforts to Ensure Key Health Emergency and Life-saving Protections Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9660. A bill to provide protections from prosecution for drug possession to individuals who seek medical assistance when witnessing or experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9611. A bill to increase the minimum disaster loan amount for which the Small Business Administration may require collateral, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Busines more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Wildfire Coordination Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9702. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Wildfire Coordination Act". SEC. 2. Wildfire Science and Tech more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9704. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a quadrennial fire review, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9574. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Comm more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "Catching Up Family Caregivers Act" on Sept. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9764. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow additional catch-up contributions for certain family caregivers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Catching Up Family Caregivers  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9847. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to increase the knowledge and skills of principals and school leaders regarding early childhood education; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act" on Sept. 23, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9765. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain family caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improv more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "Water Project Navigators Act" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9506. A bill to provide for the establishment of a Water Project Navigators Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Water Project Navigators Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC.  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. 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. 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. 29 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5013. A bill to make certain modifications to the repayment for the Arkansas Valley Conduit in the State of Colorado; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Finish the Arkansas Valley C 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. 29 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "National Critical Minerals Council Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5030. A bill to establish a National Critical Minerals Council within the Executive Office of the President to develop and coordinate the implementation of a national critical mineral strategy for the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Unearth Innovation Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5039. A bill to establish a mineral and mining innovation program within the Department of Energy to advance domestic mineral resources, economic growth, and national security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Unearth Innovation more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Water Project Navigators Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5014. A bill to provide for the establishment of a Water Project Navigators Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Water Project Navigators Act". SEC. 2. Definitions 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. 29 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity and Rights Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5003. A bill to promote democracy in Venezuela, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and John Barrasso, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short more ST