WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., introduced the "Combatting Global Deforestation Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9867. A bill to establish a verifiable international terrestrial ecosystem services conservation program and provide international technical assistance for the development of markets, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Combatting Global  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Path to Independence Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 1. H.R. 9882. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States to apply a work requirement for nondisabled, nonelderly, nonpregnant adults under Medicaid; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Bob Good, R-Va., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Eli C more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 1. H.R. 9888. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to update guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program to increase the flexibility of States related to the location of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportatio more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Caesar Act 2.0" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5095. A bill to counter efforts to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short titles; table of contents. (a) Short titles.--This Act may be cited as the "Supporting Syrian Civilians Act" or the "Caesar Act 2.0 more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Basic Assistance for Students in College Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5091. A bill to provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., C more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Union Station Redevelopment Corporation Funding Eligibility Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5090. A bill to make the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation eligible to receive certain grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short titles. This Act may be cited as the "Union Station Redevelopment Corporation Funding Eli more ST