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. 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. 5 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced legislation on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9636. A bill to allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, and Marcus  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. 5 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5086. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to have an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Targeting Illicit Disruption and Encroachment in Seas Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5089. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the maritime militia of the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Targeting Illicit Disruption and E more ST