WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced the "Guam EPA Cooperation Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7843. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and Guam Environmental Protection Agency to conduct necessary environmental inspections at military instillations in Guam; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by R  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Combating Implicit Bias in Education Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7844. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive grant program to award grants to local educational agencies to address implicit bias in elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7861. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of Paul Laurence Dunbar; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Paul Laurence Dunbar Commemorative Coin Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Coin spec  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 117. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolution is c  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1053. A resolution reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Dina Titus, D-Nev., David Schweikert,   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "Michigan Sturgeon Protected and Exempt from Absurd Regulations Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7817. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to exclude certain populations of the lake sturgeon from the authority of such Act; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Veterans Appeals Options Expansion Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7793. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an individual with a claim for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with more options to appeal a decision of the Secretary with respect to such claim to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, and for other purposes; to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Thriving Community Gardens Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7796. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants for the development and maintenance of school and community gardens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Car  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1054. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of creating a process for honoring their valor and meritorious achievements; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Re  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "Table Rock Lake Property Protection Act " on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7818. A bill to exempt certain structures from removal from Army Corps of Engineers property on Table Rock Lake, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Table Rock Lake Property Protection Act". SEC. 2. Table Rock La  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1060. A resolution expressing support for starting and growing families through in vitro fertilization; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. *** * * * Expressing support for starting and growing families through in vitro fertilization. Whereas in vitro fertilization (hereinafter "IVF") is a type of  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Rural Residency Planning and Development Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7855. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize rural residency planning and development grant programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Re  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Ocean Restoration Research and Development Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7797. A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program on ocean fertilization and restoration research and development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ocean Restoration Research and Dev  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced legislation on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7819. A bill to ensure that the percentage increase in rates of basic pay for prevailing wage employees shall be equal to the percentage increase received by other Federal employees in the same pay locality, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Adjustments to rates of basic pay of prevailing   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced the "Spotted Wing Abatement Trust Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7798. A bill to amend the Plant Protection Act to establish a fund for spotted wing drosophila research and mitigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., and Andrea Salinas, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causing Harm Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7799. A bill to provide for an annual report on the prosecution activities of the Coordinator for Caribbean Firearms Prosecutions of the Department of Justice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1047. A resolution recognizing the need of Congress to prevent, address, and treat obesity as a disease in the United States on this World Obesity Day, March 4, 2024; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., and Nikema Williams, D-Ga. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1055. A resolution congratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on their victory in Super Bowl LVIII; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sam Graves, R-Mo., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Mark Alford, R-Mo., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., Jason Smith, R-Mo., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., and Zach Nunn, R-Iowa *   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1056. A resolution recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Adri  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced the "Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7832. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a plan to identify, integrate, and deploy new, innovative, disruptive, or other emerging or advanced technologies to enhance, or address capability gaps in, border security operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Secu  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced legislation on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7800. A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Scotland, Connecticut; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Single, unique ZIP Code for Scotland, Connecticut.  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., introduced the "Nuclear Family Priority Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7833. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make changes related to family-sponsored immigrants and to reduce the number of such immigrants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Bob Good, R-Va., Bill Posey, R-  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7801. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins to honor and memorialize the tragedy of the Sultana steamboat explosion of 1865; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., John B. Larson, D-Conn., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Bruce Westerman  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Abortion Care Awareness Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7820. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a public health education, awareness, and outreach campaign to enhance access to abortion and related health services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced the "Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7856. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy an  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced the "Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7816. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of notice letters that the Secretary sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes; to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1048. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleein  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced the "Accurate Credit Reporting for Homebuyers Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7857. A bill to require the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to issue a rule to condition the purchase of a residential mortgage loan on the delivery of credit reports and credit scores from each consumer reporting agency that complies and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis, and fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7834. A bill to improve the licensing requirements for the retail sale of firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., and Robin Kelly, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prevent Illegal Gu  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1051. A resolution recognizing the importance of the national security risks posed by foreign adversary controlled social media applications; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. * * * Recognizing the importance of the national security risks posed by foreign adversary   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Safer American Family Enterprise Retail Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7821. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a tax credit with respect to fighting retail crime, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safer American Family Enterprise Retail Act of 2024" or the "SAFE Re  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7835. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the accountability of the Office of Special Counsel in enforcing certain provisions of that title vigorously, consistently, and without regard to the political affiliation, career status, or personal characteristics of individuals subje  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced legislation on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7802. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 400 Whitehead Street in Key West, Florida, as the "Jimmy Buffett Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Daniel Webster,   more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1057. A resolution denouncing calls for a cease- fire in Gaza; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Clay Higgins, R-La., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Mary E. Mi  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, introduced the "Consolidated Appropriations Act" on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1061. A resolution providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table the bill, H.R. 4366, with the Sena  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced the "Royalty Transparency Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7853. A bill to require executive branch employees to report certain royalties, 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 for consideration of such provisions as fall within the j  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced the "Unaccompanied Minor Placement Notification Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7854. A bill to require schools and child welfare agencies to be notified when an unaccompanied minor is placed in the jurisdiction of such schools and agencies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Unaccompanied Minor Placement Notification Act". SE  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., introduced legislation on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7836. A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for permanent duty-free treatment on imports of basketballs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Permanent duty-free treatment on imports of basketballs.  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1062. A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 resolution is cosp  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Enhancing Intelligence Collection on Foreign Drug Traffickers Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7837. A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to include counternarcotics in the definition of foreign intelligence; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined b  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced legislation on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7803. A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of certain fines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Good faith exception to the imposition of certain fines.  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., introduced the "Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Improvement Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7804. A bill to establish the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Committee and facilitate the disclosure and reporting of information regarding complaints and investigations related to proprietary institutions of higher education eligible to receive Federal educati  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7795. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the taking for a trophy of any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife in the United States and the importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the United States, and for other purposes; to th  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7840. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the taking for a trophy of any endangered or threatened species of fish or wildlife in the United States and the importation of endangered and threatened species trophies into the United States, and for other purposes; to th  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7858. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare incident to modifier for mental health services furnished through telehealth; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1063. A resolution reaffirming the United States full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in its 75th anniversary year and its goals of achieving collective security through transatlantic partnerships; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 116. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resol  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Coast Guard Housing Affordability and Availability Improvement Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7838. A bill to require the Commandant of the Coast Guard to submit a report on the implementation of certain recommendations for improving the Coast Guard housing program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Anthony  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Tribal Environmental Resiliency Resources Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7859. A bill to authorize the integration and administrative streamlining of Federal funding for Indian Tribes that have reservations, other Tribal lands, or ways of life at risk due to environmental impacts and natural disasters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cospons  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7841. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to ensure requests for data on individuals do not pertain to reproductive services; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., and Maxwell Frost, D-Fla. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Biking Instruction, Knowledge, and Education Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7842. A bill to amend section 405 of title 23, United States Code, to permit a State to use grant funds for the purpose of providing on-bicycle education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Betty McCollum, D  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Second Chance for Moms Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7823. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a warning label advising that the effects of mifepristone can be counteracted, to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a hotline to provide information to women seeking to counteract the effects of mifepristone, and for other purposes; to the Co  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1058. A resolution congratulating Iowa native Caitlin Clark on becoming the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball leading scorer; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, and Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. * * * Congratulat  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1059. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 5, 2024, as "School Social Work Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 5, 2024, as "School Social Work Week  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7807. A bill to create intergovernmental coordination between State, local, Tribal, and territorial jurisdictions, and the Federal Government to combat United States reliance on the People's Republic of China and other covered countries for critical minerals and rare earth metals, and for other purposes;   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, introduced the "Preventing Child Trafficking Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7824. A bill to direct the Office for Victims of Crime of the Department of Justice to implement anti-trafficking recommendations of the Government Accountability Office; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1049. A resolution expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1050. A resolution supporting the designation of March 2024 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jennifer L. Mc  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced the "Shrinkflation Prevention Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7825. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations to establish shrinkflation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7808. A bill to amend title XIX of the Public Health Service Act to provide for prevention and early intervention services under the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced legislation on March 29, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7845. A bill to designate the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as the "Donald J. Trump International Airport"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Barry Moore, R-Ala., and T  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Con. Res. 93. Concurrent resolution providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the two Houses of Congress assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 9 p.  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Government Agencies Affordable Housing Conversion Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7862. A bill to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to undertake activities to facilitate the conversion of certain buildings owned by Federal, State, or local government into affordable residential rental projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Tribal Community Protection Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7826. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to certain grants authorized for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., Gwe  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced legislation on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7827. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to encourage the development of vaccines to prevent, treat, or mitigate opioid, cocaine, methamphetamine, or alcohol use disorder, to establish an x-prize for the development of such a vaccine, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Encourag  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced legislation on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 13. H.R. 7734. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require a notation in the personnel record file of certain employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs who resign from Government employment under certain circumstances; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Notation in Department of Veterans Affairs employee personnel   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, introduced the "Health Care Facility Janitorial Services Classification and Cap Enhancement Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7792. A bill to direct the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish a separate, unique North American Industry Classification System code for health care facility janitorial services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Guarding the United States Against Reckless Disclosures Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7846. A bill to prohibit Federal personnel charged with certain criminal offenses from receiving classified information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Clock Hour Program Student Protection Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7810. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the clock hour requirements for certain eligible programs under title IV of such Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., and Mike La  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "Postsecondary Student Success Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7811. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to create evidence-based student success programs designed to increase participation, retention, and completion rates of high-need students; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore.,  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Parity in Engineering Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7847. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to remove the exclusion of the State of Minnesota from certain contracting for engineering and design services requirements; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Dean Phillips, D-Minn.  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced legislation on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7863. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on furnishing behavioral health services via telehealth to individuals with limited English proficiency under Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Susie Lee, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1.  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Right Drug Dose Now Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7848. A bill to update the National Action Plan for Adverse Drug Event Prevention to consider advances in pharmacogenomic research and testing, to improve electronic health records for pharmacogenomic information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Te  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced the "Disaster Resiliency and Coverage Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7849. A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to require the President to establish an individual household disaster mitigation program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a pe  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7791. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Haley S  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Eliminating Access Barriers to Conservation Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7850. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide a waiver to the payment limitation under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ed Case, D-Hawaii and Del. James Moylan, R-Guam. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Pink Tax Repeal Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7828. A bill to prohibit the pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if such products or services are priced differently based on the gender of the individuals for whose use the products are intended or marketed or for whom the services are performed or offered; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "Supplemental Oxygen Access Reform Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7829. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the payment method for oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, to increase beneficiary access to oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Bridge Protection Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7851. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish additional requirements for bridge projects funded under such title, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bridge Protection Act". SEC. 2. Additional requirements for   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Child Tax Credit Integrity Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7813. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require an individual to provide a social security number to claim the child tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7814. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain federally subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Protect American Widows Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7830. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the surviving spouse filing status to individuals whose spouses have died within the last five taxable years; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect American Widows Act of 2024" or the "PAW Act of   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced legislation on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7865. A bill to amend the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act to make certain technical corrections to facilitate the lawful trade and collecting of numismatic materials; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Amendments to Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act.  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced legislation on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7864. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to treat certain merchandise as unused merchandise for drawback purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Treatment of certain merchandise as unused for drawback purposes.  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Preventing Financial Exploitation in Higher Education Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7831. A bill to impose a financial penalty on certain institutions of higher education with high percentages of students who default or make insufficient payments on Federal student loans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on W  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7815. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to expand and improve maternal health care services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "Leveraging and Energizing America's Apprenticeship Programs Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7852. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Leveraging and Ener  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced the "United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Enhancement Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7866. A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to improve cooperation between the United States and Israel on anti-tunnel defense capabilities; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently de  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Con. Res. 94. Concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 4366; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 4366, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall make  more