WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9864. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of food packaging containing intentionally added PFAS, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D- more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced the "Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9865. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces and their families have access to the contraception they need in order to promote the health and readiness of all members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced the "American Stability Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9873. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain modifications in relation to the minimum wage; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by t more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Child Safety and Well-Being Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9875. A bill to establish an independent Children's Commission and position of Commissioner, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Summer Lee more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "No Shame at School Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 1. H.R. 9878. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require mandatory certification for certain students and reduce stigma associated with unpaid school meal fees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "American Dream Accounts Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 1. H.R. 9881. A bill to direct the Commissioner of Social Security to establish American Dream Accounts for every child born in the United States, 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 cas more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 1. H.R. 9885. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iow more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Taxpayer Resources Used in Emergencies Accountability Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5098. A bill to require certain agencies to develop plans for internal control in the event of an emergency or crisis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5093. A bill to sunset the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Advisory Committee on the R more ST