WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced legislation on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7860. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to periodically publish a report with respect to any human toxic exposures in Guam during the period beginning on August 15, 1958, and ending on July 31, 1980, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Report with respect to potential toxic exposure in Guam.  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Send Us Budget Materials and International Tactics In Time Act" on Feb. 6, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 29. H.R. 7249. A bill to require submission of the National Security Strategy and the budget of the President before the President may deliver the State of the Union address; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subs  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Increasing Access to Mental Health in Schools Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 29. H.R. 7489. A bill to increase the recruitment and retention of school-based mental health services providers by low- income local educational agencies; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Raul M. Grij  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 29. H.R. 7281. A bill to assist entrepreneurs and support development of the creative economy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently deter  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Healthcare Enhancement And Learning Through Harnessing Artificial Intelligence Act" on Feb. 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 29. H.R. 7381. A bill to direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to establish a grant program to facilitate research regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence in health care, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced the "Jenna Quinn Law" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 29. H.R. 7233. A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for grants in support of training and education to teachers and other school employees, students, and the community about how to prevent, recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse among primary and secondary school students.amend the Child Abuse Prevention  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 29. H.R. 7213. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to [enhance activities of the National Institutes of Health with respect to research on autism spectrum disorder and enhance programs relating to autism / reauthorize certain programs with respect to autism spectrum disorder?],   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced legislation on Feb. 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 29. H.R. 7323. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education offered by a public institution of higher learning that does not charge the in-State tuition rate to a veteran using certain educational assistance under title 10 of such Code; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The b  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1064. A resolution recognizing the role and responsibilities of Texas operating the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and condemning any action to federalize the Texas electricity markets; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Pat Fallon, R-Texas, John R. Carter  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Farm Transitions Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4018. A bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the Commission on Farm Transitions-Needs for 2050, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Farm Transitions A  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams and Disasters Act " on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 3976. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the deduction for personal casualty losses as in effect prior to the enactment of Public Law 115-97 (commonly referred to as the ``Tax Cuts and Jobs Act''); to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Peter Welch, D  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Better Jobs Through Evidence and Innovation Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4008. A bill to authorize workforce development innovation grants for the implementation, expansion, and evaluation of evidence-based workforce programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Better Job  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3980. A bill to award grants to local educational agencies to operate after school programs in certain areas with a high rate of juvenile crime; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Advancing Frequent and Tailored Education to  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Goldie's Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4033. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to strengthen enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as "Goldie's Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Strengthenin  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4013. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2024". SEC.   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 603. A resolution designating April 2024 as "National Native Plant Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii * * * Designating April 2024 as "National Native Plant Month". Whereas native plants are indigenous species that have evolved and occur naturally in a particular region, ecosyst  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 600. A resolution recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national securit  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 598. A resolution expressing support for the Senate to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * *  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4022. A bill to amend the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Migra  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 605. A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and its critical role in improving the dental, oral, and craniofacial health of the United States through research, training, and the dissemination of health information; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Stateless Protection Act " on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3987. A bill to protect stateless persons in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Peter Welch, D-Vt., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. *   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 3974. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to require the Commissioner of Social Security to use the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers for purposes of determining cost-of-living adjustments under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4001. A bill to establish a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Admini  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4002. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve the child and adult care food program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Jack Reed, D-R.I., and Berni  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Infant Formula Made in America Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4005. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an investment credit for certain domestic infant formula manufacturing projects and to allow a domestic production credit for certain infant formula; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Shor  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced a resolution on March 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 594. A resolution designating April 17, 2024, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * Designating April 17, 2024, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day". Whereas assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, o  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Save Our Seniors Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 3972. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide to Congress information on payments from the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cospons  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3994. A bill to authorize and encourage the United States Agency for International Development to pursue a model of locally led development and humanitarian response and expanded engagement with local partners and to increase its local partner base; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is c  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "NDO Fairness Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4037. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify delayed notice requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "NDO Fairness Act". SEC. 2. Preclusion of notice. SEC. 3. Additional provisions re  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on March 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 595. A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the lives of the people and communities of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * Recog  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Safe and Secure Housing for Opioid Recovery and Enduring Stability Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4030. A bill to reauthorize the recovery housing program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe and Secure Housing   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Small Business Contracting Transparency Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 3971. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require reporting on additional information with respect to small business concerns owned and controlled by women, qualified HUBZone small business concerns, and small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on S  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced legislation on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 3970. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs repays members of the Armed Forces for certain contributions made by such members towards Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Thom  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3984. A bill to amend the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 to authorize the State Justice Institute to provide awards to certain organizations to establish a State judicial threat intelligence and resource center; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Creating Access and Resources in Education for Student Mental Health Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4041. A bill to support local educational agencies in addressing the student mental health crisis; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. *  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Licensing Aerospace Units to New Commercial Heights Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 3966. A bill to streamline the application of regulations relating to commercial space launch and reentry requirements and licensing of private remote sensing space systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan,   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Safeguarding Tactics and Operational Procedures From Enemies Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mrs. Shaheen): S. 3969. A bill to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to expand the definition of aiding the enemy to include the provision of military education, military training, and tactical advice; to  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Ban Chinese Communist Party Access to U.S. Military Students Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4029. A bill to prohibit the Department of Defense from offering services through, or maintaining a business relationship with, Tutor.com; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ban Chinese Communist Party Access to U.S. Military Students Act  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Countering China's Political Warfare Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 3973. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that knowingly engage in political warfare on behalf of a foreign government or political party and to require a determination regarding the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Rela  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced a resolution on March 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 591. A resolution reaffirming the deep and steadfast partnership between, and the ties that bind, the United States and Canada in support of economic and national security; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Bill Cassidy, R-La., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, John Boozman, R-Ark.,   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced the "Prevent All Soring Tactics Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4004. A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. W  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3998. A bill to provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Brian Schatz, D-Haw  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4010. A bill to establish radiofrequency licensing authority for certain operations involving certain earth stations and gateway stations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Strengthening Tracking Of Poisonous Tranq Requiring Analyzed National Quantification Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4025. A bill to include the identification of countries that are significant sources of xylazine in the annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Marco  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on March 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 596. A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 112th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure, inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership; considered and agreed to.  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "American Innovation Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3997. A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Pe  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting American Consumers From Robocalls Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3991. A bill to expand the scope of the Do Not Call rules under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act to include all telephone subscribers , and to expand the private right of action for calls in violation of those rules; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 604. A resolution designating March 21, 2024, as "National Women in Agriculture Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4020. A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Robert Casey Jr.,  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Put Trafficking Victims First Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4007. A bill to direct the Attorney General to study issues relating to human trafficking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Put Trafficking Victims First A  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Postsecondary Student Success Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3995. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Providing Resources and Opportunities for Health Education and Learning Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4031. A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration to award grants to expand or create health care provider pipeline programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa.   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3981. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a program of research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerr  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3985. A bill to amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to add certain land to the Sarvis Creek Wilderness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sarvis Cre  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Streamlining Powerlines Essential to Electric Demand and Reliability Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4027. A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to issue permits for the construction and modification of national interest high- impact transmission facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resource  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Abortion Care Capacity Enhancement and Support Services Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3983. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a grant program to increase capacity for providing abortion services and other sexual and reproductive health care, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4028. A bill to increase the participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and industry; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Chris Van Ho  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Opening Doors for Youth Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3990. A bill to provide subsidized summer and year-round employment for youth who face systemic barriers to employment and viable career options and to assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. T  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Children's Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4038. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to strengthen the provisions relating to child labor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Children's Act for Responsible Employment and Far  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on March 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 593. A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Increasing our Nation's Value Through Economic Support and Tourism in Our Communities Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4006. A bill to reauthorize programs of the Economic Development Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Precious Metals Parity Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4014. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that income received by a regulated investment company from precious metals shall be treated as qualifying income; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Precious Metals Parity Act". SEC. 2. Treatment of inc  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Securing America's Titanium Manufacturing Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4015. A bill to temporarily suspend duties on imports of titanium sponge, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced legislation on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3979. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Making permanent and codifying pilot program for use of   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Veterans Spinal Trauma Access to New Devices Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4009. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to offer annual preventative health evaluations to veterans with a spinal cord injury or disorder and increase access to assistive technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on March 19, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 597. A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Bo  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Improving Public Safety Through Immigration Warrant Issuance Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4032. A bill to authorize magistrate judges to issue arrest warrants for certain criminal aliens; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Kyrst  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 601. A resolution honoring the life, bravery, and memory of Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * Honoring the life, bravery, and memory of Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin. Whereas Rose Ida Lubin (referred to in this preamble as "Rose") was born on December 1, 2002, i  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced legislation on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4000. A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Lytton Rancheria of California land reaffirmation. (a) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Lytton Rancheria of California is subject t  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Better Enabling Secure and Trustworthy Technology for the Homeland Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4024. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enable secure and trustworthy technology through other transaction contracting authority; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Government Spending Oversight Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4036. A bill to establish a Government Spending Oversight Committee within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Strengthening Oversight of Federal Records Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4042. A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to reform the management of Federal records, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Expanding Access To Local Foods Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3982. A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish the Expanding Access to Local Foods Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Shel  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "American Economic Independence Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4026. A bill to require a report on the state of economic integration between the United States and the People's Republic of China and the risks of that integration to the national security of the United States; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., James Lankford, R-Okla.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Livestock Indemnity Program Improvement Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4019. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide regular updates to Livestock Indemnity Program payment rates to reflect market prices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3999. A bill to require mandatory review of performance improvement plans during tenure and promotion appraisal process; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Mandatory review of Performance Improvement Plans during tenure and promotion appraisal process. The Secretary of State shall ensure that the tenure and promotion appraisal proc  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4021. A bill to place restrictions on the official display of flags, seals, or emblems other than the United States flag; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Display of flags, seals, and emblems other than the United States flag. Any flag, seal, or emblem that is not the United States flag and is flown, draped, projected, or displayed othe  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Chinese Communist Party Lobbying Divestment Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3989. A bill to prohibit defense contracting with companies that employ lobbyists who represent Chinese military companies or human rights abusers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Chinese Communist Party Lobbying Divestment   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Green New Deal for Public Housing Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4012. A bill to provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Jeff Merkley  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4003. A bill to require employers to provide paid annual leave to employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act". SEC. 2. Definitions  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Curbing Online Non-consensual Sexually Explicit Nudity Transfers Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3986. A bill to establish a private right of action against a person who sends unsolicited visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Federal Labor-Management Partnership Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4039. A bill to establish the Federal Labor-Management Partnership Council, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Shor  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "FEHB Protection Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4035. A bill to require the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to take certain actions with respect to the health insurance program carried out under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3992. A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., James Risch, R-Idaho, Kevin Cramer, R-N.  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Telehealth Modernization Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 3967. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Roger Mars  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 602. A resolution designating March 16, 2024, as "National Osceola Turkey Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * Designating March 16, 2024, as "National Osceola Turkey Day". Whereas wild turkey has been an important part of the history and family traditions of the United   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Help Hoover Dam Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4016. A bill to amend the Boulder Canyon Project Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to expend amounts in the Colorado River Dam fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Alex Padilla,   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Behavioral Health Network and Directory Improvement Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4023. A bill to further protect patients and improve the accuracy of provider directory information by eliminating ghost networks; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on March 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 592. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 19, 2024; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 19, 2  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced the "North Pacific Research Board Enhancement Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3996. A bill to enhance the work of the North Pacific Research Board; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "North Pacific Research Board Enhancement Act ". SEC. 2. North   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 28. S. Res. 599. A resolution protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf-3 in Albania; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, John Boozman, R-Ark., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Christopher Coons, D-Del  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Restoring Industry Development in Entertainment Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4040. A bill to establish a new nonimmigrant visa for mobile entertainment workers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short titles. This Act may be cited as the "Restoring Industry Development in Entertainment Act" or the "RIDE Act". SEC.   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "College Employment Accountability Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3978. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution of higher education that employs unauthorized aliens from receiving funds from Federal student assistance or Federal institutional aid and to require institutions of higher education to participate in the E- Verify Program in order to be eligib  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "BOP Release Card ID Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3993. A bill to require the Bureau of Prisons to issue identification documents to prisoners being released from Federal custody, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "BOP Release Card ID Act of 2024"  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3977. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions by providing access to appropriate, safe, effective, patient-centered orthotic and prosthetic care; to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse with respect to orthotics and pro  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4017. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on the net value of assets of a taxpayer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Mazie K.   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Artificial Intelligence Consumer Opt-In, Notification, Standards and Ethical Norms for Training Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 3975. A bill to require companies to receive consent from consumers to having their data used to train an artificial intelligence system; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 4011. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end the tax-free treatment of certain corporate reorganizations that involve large corporations; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Subsidizing Gian  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced the "Community Training, Education and Access for Medical Students Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 3968. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide community-based training opportunities for medical students in rural areas and medically under-served communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen.   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced the "No Bystanders at the United Nations Human Rights Council Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4034. A bill to withhold certain United Nations funding until the United Nations Human Rights Council mandates a body to investigate human rights abuses in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Getting Rid of Abusive Trust Schemes Act" on March 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 28. S. 3988. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify rules for grantor trusts; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Getting Rid of Abusive Trust Schemes Act" or the "GRATS Act". SEC. 2. Required  more