WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Fentanyl is a WMD Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7190. A bill to require the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz.,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 962. A resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Celebrating Diversity, Promoting Tolerance, and Condemning Hate; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sheila Cherfilus-McCorm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7217. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel 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 Spea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 107. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The join  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 971. A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the War on Poverty and acknowledging its shortcomings; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Kevin Mul  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Advancing Lifesaving Efforts with Rapid Test strips for Communities Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7226. A bill to require research with respect to fentanyl and xylazine test strips, to authorize the use of grant funds for such test strips, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced the "HIDTA Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7185. A bill to amend the Office of National Drug Control Prevention Act of 1998 to include new requirements for assessments and reports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7195. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect and enhance the mailing of firearms, ammunition, and components thereof; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Federal Parity for Communities with Above Average Seasonal Homeownership Research Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7196. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the impacts of seasonal and nonresident homeownership on data collected by the Bureau of the Census, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "Prove It Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7198. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 16, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 966. A resolution condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jake Auch  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 963. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Bill Pascrell Jr.,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Uncovering UNRWA's Terrorist Crimes Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7202. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on funding provided by the United States to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 985. A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 50th annual "National Catholic Schools Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D-Calif., David G.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Defend Our Borders From Armed Invaders Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7182. A bill to authorize the National Guard to take such actions as may be necessary to repel persons attempting to enter the United States from Mexico who are carrying weapons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subseque  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 982. A resolution condemning the continued violence in Sudan and calling on the international community to unequivocally support diplomatic efforts to achieve a cessation of hostilities, ensure the protection of civilians and secure unfettered access for humanitarian aid; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Protecting Resources of Taxpayers to Eliminate Childhood Transgender Surgeries Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7183. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being used to provide certain gender transition procedures to minors; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., La  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 974. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of January 21 through January 27, 2024, as "National School Choice Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Russell Fry, R-S.C., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 957. A resolution denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open-borders policies; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a peri  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7234. A bill to ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University and to require the Secretaries of Education and Interior to consider the National Advisory Council on Indian Education's reports in the prepara  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 987. A resolution denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced the "A Fast-Tracked Executive Rescission Review (AFTER) of Appropriations Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7235. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and cancellations of items of new direct spending and limited tax benefits; to the Committee on the Budget, and in additio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Jan. 12, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 964. A resolution providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should not adjourn until the annual appropriation bills within the jurisdiction of all the subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations for the current fiscal year are enacted into law; to the Committee on Appropriations. The resolution is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., introduced the "Preventing Racism in Medicare Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7207. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from selecting certain activities relating to the development of anti-racism plans as clinical practice improvement activities under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Drug-Free Social Media and Digital Communities Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7239. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to enhance the penalties applicable with respect to certain violations involving the use of interactive computer service to distribute a controlled substance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ener  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 983. A resolution recognizing January 2024 as "National Mentoring Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, David Trone, D-Md  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Con. Res. 87. Concurrent resolution recognizing the need for research, education, and policy development regarding high-potency marijuana; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md. * * * Recognizing the need for research, education, and policy development regarding hig  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced the "EB-5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7220. A bill to establish in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security an EB-5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., and Lance Gooden, R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7187. A bill to modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., William Timmons, R-S.C., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jeff Duncan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 965. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., J. French Hill, R-Ark., H  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Healthcare Employee Privacy Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7216. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an ambulatory surgical center shall report the COVID-19 vaccination status of health care personnel; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 29. H.R. 7073. A bill to improve public-private partnerships and increase Federal research, development, and demonstration related to the evolution of next generation pipeline systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Con. Res. 86. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Scott Perry, R-Pa., Andy O  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3786. A bill to provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Modernizing Access to Our  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3767. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to create or enhance penalties for murder and assault committed against a law enforcement officer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more