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

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 29. H.R. 7007. A bill to award grants to States to establish or improve, and carry out, Seal of Biliteracy programs to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language, and early language programs; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is c  more

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7199. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at S74w16860 Janesville Road, in Muskego, Wisconsin, as the "Colonel Hans Christian Heg Post Office"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., D  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "WALL Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7229. A bill to appropriate $25,000,000,000 for the construction of a border wall between the United States and Mexico, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7184. A bill to provide the Congressional Budget Office with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive branch agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., and Katie Port  more

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Help America Run Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7210. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for the treatment of payments for child care and other personal use services as an authorized campaign expenditure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Gw  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Coast Guard Academy Safe-to-Report Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3776. A bill to establish a safe-to-report policy within the Coast Guard, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Katie Boyd Britt, R-Al  more