WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Abundant American Resources Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9859. A bill to direct the Director of the Bureau of Land Management and the Chief of the United States Forest Service to conduct a study of onshore mineral values and the Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to conduct a study of offshore mineral values; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cos more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced the "Camp Nelson National Monument Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9860. A bill to redesignate Camp Nelson National Monument; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Camp Nelson National Monument Act". SEC. 2. Camp Nelson National Monument. more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced legislation on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9777. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require any cost estimate for a bill or joint resolution prepared by the Congressional Budget Office to include the cost to each United States citizen for carrying out such measure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Transitioning Research to Ensure Appropriate Treatment of Water Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9861. A bill to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a demonstration program for on-site treatment of produced water, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Combating the Housing Supply Shortage Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9862. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for the reallocation of unused volume cap for private activity bonds for qualified residential rental projects; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., introduced the "Resilient Food Supply Chain and Affordability Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9863. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to continue to carry out the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Resilient Food Supply Chain and Affordability Act". SEC. 2. Re more ST

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. 5 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, introduced legislation on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9827. A bill to impose additional duties on imports of goods into the United States; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Imposition of additional duties on imports of goods into the United States. more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced legislation on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9591. A bill to require the Administrator of General Services to sell certain property related to United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Real property conveyance. more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Access to LARCs Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9866. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on contraceptive access at community health centers in health care deserts; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Access to LARCs Act". SEC. 2. Study and repo more ST

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. 2 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Effective Death Penalty Appeals Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9868. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the availability of Federal habeas corpus relief for a person who is sentenced to death though actually innocent; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTIO more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Gold Star Children Education Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9869. A bill to make dependents of members of the Armed Forces who died while serving on active duty eligible for enrollment in Department of Defense Education Activity schools on a tuition-free, space-available basis; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a perio more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, introduced the "Parity for Public Health Service Ready Reserve Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9870. A bill to improve the provision of benefits and services to members of the Ready Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Veterans' Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a per more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9871. A bill to establish grants to combat opioid trafficking; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task Forces Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Grant authori 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. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9872. A bill to establish a program to address sickle cell disease and other heritable hemoglobinopathies; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., and Danny K. Davis, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sickle Cell Disease Treat more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Childhood Genital Mutilation Prevention Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9874. A bill to prohibit the performance of gender- related medical treatment on minors, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit payment and participation under the Medicare program with respect to such treatment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the 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. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "United States-Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9876. A bill to authorize the appropriate administrative authorities to impose certain restrictions with respect to the Republic of Korea, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "United States-Republic of Korea Digita more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "CFPB Budget Integrity Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9877. A bill to impose limitations on the amount of unobligated balances of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Roger William more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced legislation on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9609. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to modify application deadlines and communication requirements for certain disaster assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho. * * * SECTION 1. Modification to application deadlines and communication requirements for certain d more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced legislation on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9610. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to waive the accrual of interest and payments for certain disaster loans for a year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Waiver of interest accrual and payments for certain disaster loans. 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. 2 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Stop the Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 1. H.R. 9879. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to clarify how controlled substance analogues that are imported or offered for import are to be regulated, 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 s 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. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Entrepreneurship Corps for National Service Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 1. H.R. 9880. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to establish the Entrepreneurship Corps National Service Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 1. H.R. 9883. A bill to prohibit the implementation of the Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Miles City Field Office, Montana; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Restriction on Proposed Resource Management Plan Amendment and Final Supplemental Environmental Impa 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 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9788. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disregard veteran disability compensation or pension payments in determining income for purposes of the low income housing tax credit and qualified residential rental project bonds; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Brad Sherman, D-C more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Investigative Integrity Protection Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 1. H.R. 9884. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to preclude a President from controlling the conduct of an investigation into the President by the Department of Justice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Emanuel Cle more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced legislation on Sept. 20, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9738. A bill to increase the penalties applicable to persons facilitate fraud with respect to any COVID-related employee retention credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Enforcement provisions with respect to COVID-related employee retention credits. * * * Summary: This bill increases the 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 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced legislation on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9789. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to take into trust for the benefit of the San Felipe Pueblo certain Federal land in Sandoval County, New Mexico, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Definitions. SEC. 2. Land into Trust. more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9852. A bill to establish an open season for enrollment in the Survivor Benefit Plan under subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Survivor Benefit Plan open season. more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Broadening Utilization of Proven and Effective Treatment for Recovery Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 1. H.R. 9886. A bill to require the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to temporarily exempt buprenorphine from the Suspicious Orders Report System for the remainder of the opioid public health emergency; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Native American Seeds Act" on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 1. H.R. 9887. A bill to assist Indian Tribes in protecting Native American seeds; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The  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. 2 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 1. H.R. 9889. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Plum Island Preservation Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5099. A bill to prescribe requirements relating to the management of the Federal property commonly known as Plum Island, New York, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., and Kirsten Gilli more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Safe School Meals Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5084. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to ban foods with contaminants above safe levels in or on final products served in school meals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe School Meals Act of 2024".  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5097. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration project to improve outpatient clinical care for individuals with sickle cell disease; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may 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. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Farm to Food Bank Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5094. A bill to amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to provide additional agricultural products for distribution by emergency feeding organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Farm to Food Bank R more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Entrepreneurs With Disabilities Reporting Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5088. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to submit to Congress a report on the entrepreneurial challenges facing entrepreneurs with a disability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Tenants' Right to Organize Act " on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5087. A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to promote the establishment of tenant organizations and provide additional amounts for tenant organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Ron Wyden, D-Ore. more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Government Service Delivery Improvement Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5077. A bill to amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to improve Government service delivery, and build related capacity for the Federal Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SEC more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5092. A bill to amend the Northern Border Security Review Act to require updates to the northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Kirsten  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced legislation on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5083. A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to extend the Every Kid Outdoors program; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Every Kid Outdoors program extension. Section 9001(b) of the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Man more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. George Helmy, D-N.J, introduced the "Justice for Trooper Werner Foerster Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5085. A bill to condemn convicted felon, Joanne Chesimard, who is also known as Assata Shakur, and those celebrating her violent actions against New Jersey law enforcement members, to call for her immediate extradition or return to the United States from Cuba, where Ms. Chesimard is receiving safe haven to the United States t 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. 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. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced the "Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5081. A bill to amend the Arctic Research Policy Act of 1984 to improve the Act; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Arctic Research and Policy Amendments Act of 2024 ". SEC. 2. Long title amendment. SEC. 3. Findings and purposes.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Postmaster General Reform Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5080. A bill to amend title 39 of the United States Code to require the Postmaster General to be appointed by the President, subject to Senate confirmation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Postmaster General Reform Act o 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. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5082. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R- 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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "ERTC Repeal Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5079. A bill to provide for special enforcement provisions with respect to COVID-related employee retention credit claims, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "ERTC Repeal Act of 2024". SEC.  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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "No Funds for Forced Labor Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5096. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to advocate opposition to projects that make use of forced labor; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Homes Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 3. S. 5078. 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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt.,  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