WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Protecting Homes from Trains Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7237. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to construct barriers near rail lines that are adjacent to a residential structure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting H  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Emergency Response Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7236. A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 to extend the availability of identity protection coverage to individuals whose personally identifiable information was compromised during recent data breaches at Federal agencies, and for other purposes; to the C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced a resolution on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 968. A resolution calling on Congress to condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Calling on Congress to condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions. Whereas the ratification of the 15th Amendment in 1870 affirms that voting r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 959. A resolution recognizing the Kansas City Chiefs on the 54th anniversary of their first Super Bowl victory; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Recognizing the Kansas City Chiefs on the 54th anniversary of their first Super Bowl victory. Whereas, on January 11, 1970, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Minnesota Vikings   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 958. A resolution recognizing the 202nd anniversary of the adoption of the Great Seal of the State of Missouri; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Recognizing the 202d anniversary of the adoption of the Great Seal of the State of Missouri. Whereas, on January 11, 1822, the General Assembly of the State of Missouri adopted a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Wildlife Corridors and USDA Conservation Programs Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7221. A bill to provide for the conservation and designation of habitat connectivity areas, with support from the voluntary conservation programs administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, as American wildlife corridors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7189. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a national congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., M  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 31, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 988. A resolution supporting the values of the Equity or Else quality-of-life platform and acknowledging the need for the House of Representatives to use the platform as a holistic framework for drafting and implementing policy that promotes racial and economic equity for all across various social issues; to the Committee on the Jud  more

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

WASHINGTON, 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. 27 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7222. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow expenses for parents to be taken into account as medical expenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lowering Costs fo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7217. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7186. A bill to provide for the integration of participant treatment within the Continuum of Care Program with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. R-Ore., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Brandon Williams, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Save Our Pedestrians Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7191. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to require States to set aside certain funds to carry out highway safety improvement projects to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities at high-risk pedestrian crossings; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is co  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced legislation on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7223. A bill to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportat  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. 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced legislation on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7224. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., and Buddy Carter, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Reauthorization of the SOAR to Health and Wellness T  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Administrative Law Judges Competitive Service Restoration Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7225. A bill to restore administrative law judges to the competitive service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Administrative Law Judge  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7192. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 333 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, as the "Dr. William I. `Bill' Kott Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Grace F. Napolitano, D-C  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced the "Determining Excessive Funding for the United Nations for Dereliction Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7181. A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit a report ranking the organizations of the United Nations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Determining Excessive Funding for the United Nations for Dereliction Act".  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced the "Wildfire Air Quality Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7193. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for exclusion of air quality monitoring data that is directly due to a catastrophic or beneficial use wildfire from use in determinations with respect to exceedances or violations of the national ambient air quality standard for any air pollutant, and for other purposes; to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., introduced a resolution on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 981. A resolution recognizing the importance of Tribal colleges and universities to the United States and expressing support for designating the week beginning February 5, 2024, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Recognizing the importance of Tribal colleges and univer  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., introduced the "Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7227. A bill to establish the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subse  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced the "PFAS Accountability Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7194. A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to codify a Federal cause of action and a type of remedy available for individuals significantly exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to encourage research and accountability for irresponsible discharge of those substances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energ  more

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7197. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a study on the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence, to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to convene a consortium on such environmental impacts, and to require the   more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 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. 27 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Bolstering Intellectual Rights Against Digital Infringement Enhancement Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7228. A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to expand the copyright protection provided to architectural works to golf courses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Con. Res. 85. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition, and other material to win   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7200. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a hydrogen infrastructure finance and innovation pilot program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a perio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 984. A resolution expressing support for the designation of January 30, 2024, as CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and RHI (repeated head impacts) Awareness Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., and Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y. * * * Expressing support for the desig  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 972. A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by expressing support for the designation of January 2024 as "National Stalking Awareness Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. * * * Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Well-Informed, Scientific, & Efficient Government Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7201. A bill to secure Federal access to scientific literature and other subscription services by requiring Federal agencies and legislative branch research arms to make recommendations on increasing agency library access to serials, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Th  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, March 1 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Energizing American Shipbuilding Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 29. H.R. 6724. A bill to require a certain percentage of natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on United States-built and United States-flag vessels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Sp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 970. A resolution censuring Representative Elise Stefanik of the 21st Congressional District of New York; to the Committee on Ethics. * * * Censuring Representative Elise Stefanik of the 21st Congressional District of New York. Whereas Representative Elise Stefanik has supported the duly charged and convicted January 6 insurrectionists, who  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 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. 27 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., introduced the "BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7218. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to extend the program for promotion of public health knowledge and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., C  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7203. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to grants for beach monitoring, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, and David Rouzer, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Jan. 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 978. A resolution encouraging all schools in the United States to teach students digital literacy and history related to the Holocaust, World War II, and antisemitism; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Encouraging all schools in the United States to teach stude  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Con. Res. 84. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Services Company, known collectively as the ``Ghost Army'', in recognition of unique and highly distinguishe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Con. Res. 82. Concurrent resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of the New Heights Bid Committee to bring the 2027 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Women's World Cup competition to the United States and Mexico; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rick La  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. 28 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 973. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should fully fund border security personnel, immigration judges, and related personnel and border technology needs at the southern border; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Realizing Equitable and Sustainable Participation in Emerging Cannabis Trades Resolution" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 960. A resolution urging action to increase equity within cannabis policy and the legal cannabis marketplace; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a perio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., introduced a resolution on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 977. A resolution recognizing the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Don Davis, D-N.C., Michael Guest, R-Miss., David Trone, D-Md., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Jill Tokuda, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 967. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy in certain cases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Ted Lieu, D-C  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Combating Anti-Semitic Messaging and Promoting Unity in School Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7231. A bill to prohibit Federal support for institutions of higher education that promote antisemitism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Combating Anti-Semitic Messaging and Promoting Uni  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7232. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to revoke the visas of students who have engaged in antisemitic activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Visas for Anti-Semitic Students Act". SEC. 2. Revocation of visas of st  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced the "Information Quality Assurance Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7219. A bill to ensure that Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight a  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. 27 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Ensure Funding for Our Environment Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7204. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 with respect to the Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River Basin Commissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dwight Evans  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 986. A resolution condemning New York Governor Kathy Hochul for reducing funding for schools across New York State and prioritizing increased funding for migrants; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Claudia Tenne  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. 26 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7188. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a national, evidence-based education campaign to increase public and health care provider awareness regarding the potential risks and benefits of human cell and tissue products transplants, and for other purposes; to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced the "Public Health Emergency Accountability Act" on Jan. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 29. H.R. 7093. A bill to provide for Congressional approval of public health emergency declarations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 975. A resolution recognizing Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter and the many vital contributions merit shop commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction contractors make to the quality of life of the people of Florida; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. H.R. 7174. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to equalize the negotiation period between small-molecule and biologic candidates under the Drug Price Negotiation Program; 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 each case for c  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7205. A bill to authorize additional district judgeships for the districts of Colorado and Idaho; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, and Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act". SEC. 2. Additional distr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 987. A resolution denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within t  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Promote Affordable Rural Housing Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7238. A bill to amend the Housing Act of 1949 to extend the term of rural housing site loans and clarify the permissible uses of such loans; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promote Affordable Rural Housing  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "UNRWA FTO Designation Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7206. A bill to designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "UNRWA FTO Designation Act". SEC. 2. Fto designation.  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. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7208. A bill to reauthorize the Traumatic Brain Injury program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Prevention and cont  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 18, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Con. Res. 83. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev. * * * Resolved, That upon adoptio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Caribbean and Latin America Maritime Security Initiative Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7209. A bill to provide for the establishment of a Caribbean and Latin America Maritime Security Initiative to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the Caribbean and Latin America, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Arme  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 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. 28 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 979. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public health authorities and tobacco control advocates should encourage American innovation and embrace harm reduction as part of the comprehensive United States approach to tobacco control; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Settlement Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7240. A bill to achieve a fair, equitable, and final settlement of claims to water rights in the State of Montana for the Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation of Montana, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; Table   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Petfax Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7211. A bill to improve honesty in pet sales, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 bill is cosponso  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Redistricting Transparency and Accountability Act" on Jan. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 29. H.R. 7095. A bill to require States to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which members of the public are informed of redistricting proposals and have the opportunity to participate in the development of such proposals prior to their adoption, and for other purposes; to the Co  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., introduced the "Providing Empathetic and Effective Recovery Support Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7212. A bill to address the behavioral health workforce shortages through support for peer support specialists, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 976. A resolution recognizing the roles and the contributions of Americas Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their critical role in providing quality health care for the public and the Nations Armed Forces for more than 150 years, through multiple public health emergencies, and beyond; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.   more

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

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7241. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish an emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program to assist entities that operate rural water or wastewater systems in preparing for and responding to natural or man-made disasters; to the Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Improving Access to Maternal Health for Military and Dependent Moms Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7214. A bill to require a report on access to maternal health care within the military health system, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improvin  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 961. A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5863) to provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5863) to provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters. Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this res  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Backing the Agreed-upon Compromises by Kosovo Imposed by the Negotiated Guarantees of the 2013 Brussels Agreement Act" on Jan. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 29. H.R. 6910. A bill to prohibit United States assistance from being made available before the implementation of conditions under the 2013 Brussels Agreement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 108. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Republic of Kosovo of certain defense articles and services; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Republic of Kosovo of certain defense  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced the "Loans in Our Neighborhoods Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7242. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to increase the maximum gross loan amount for a loan made under section 7(a) of such Act; to the Committee on Small Business. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Loans in our Neighborhoods Act". SEC. 2. MAXIMUM GROSS LOAN AMOUNT FOR A 7(a) LOAN.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7215. A bill to express the sense of Congress that aliens who are present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws should not receive any benefit under the Medicare program or under the Medicaid program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently  more

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., introduced the "Puerto Rico Low-Income Housing Support Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7230. A bill to amend the definition of extremely low- income families under the United States Housing Act of 1937; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Puerto Rico Low-Income Housi  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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3791. A bill to reauthorize the America's Conservation Enhancement Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Boozman, R-Ark., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., She  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3771. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide increased locality pay rates to certain Bureau of Prisons employees whose duty stations are located in the pay locality designated as "Rest of U.S.", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3775. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Shelley Moore Capi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Jalisco Cartel Neutralization Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3782. A bill to require regular briefings on efforts to capture or kill the leadership of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Jalisco Cartel Neutralization Act". SEC. 2. Congressional briefings on the decapitation of the Jalisco New Ge  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced the "CFIUS State's Right to Know Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3783. A bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to respond to the Governor of a State who requests a determination with respect to whether a transaction would trigger a review by the Committee; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced the "Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3768. A bill to extend and modify the transportation grant program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supporting Ru  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3781. A bill to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to codify the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an initiative to support the development of emergency  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Pre-Apprenticeships To Hardhats Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. S. 3794. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to support the development of pre-apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades that serve underrepresented populations, including individuals from low income and rural census tracts; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced the "Eliminate Non-approved Devices and Contraband Electronics Limiting Links to Society Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3780. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for additional prohibitions and enhanced penalties for providing or possessing wireless communications devices in detention facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Alternative Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3769. A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for alternative pathways of addressing child abuse and neglect; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Alternative Pathways to Child Abuse Prevention Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Family Strengthening Infrastructure Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3774. A bill to provide additional funding under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Family Strengthening  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3770. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to support schools of nursing in increasing the number of nursing students and faculty and in program enhancement and infrastructure modernization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced the "National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3788. A bill to reauthorize the National Landslide Preparedness Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National Landslide Preparedness Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced the "Remote Seafood Employee Meals Tax Parity Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. S. 3795. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that the 50 percent limitation on the deduction for meal expenses does not apply to meals provided on certain fishing boats or at certain fish processing facilities; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Technology Workforce Framework Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3792. A bill to expand the functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to include workforce frameworks for critical and emerging technologies, to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop an artificial intelligence workforce framework, and periodically review and upd  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Preserving Homes and Communities Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3784. A bill to provide requirements for the bulk auction or group sale of certain non-performing loans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tina Smith, D-Minn., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Simplifying Subcontracting Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3772. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require that plain writing statements regarding the solicitation of subcontractors be included in certain subcontracting plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Ted Budd, R-N  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Budgeting for Disasters Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3777. A bill to require Congress to budget in advance for disasters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Budgeting for Disasters Act". SEC. 2. Termination of exemptions from the annual budget caps. SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3773. A bill to require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate the cybersecurity practices and protocols of the Department, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Thom Til  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3779. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to establish or expand programs to implement evidence-aligned practices in health care settings for the purpose of reducing the suicide rates of covered individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Educatio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced legislation on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3778. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to modify eligibility for the State response to contaminants program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Technical fix for State respons  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Right Start Child Care and Education Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3787. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the credit for employers establishing workplace child care facilities, to increase the child care credit to encourage greater use of quality child care services, to provide incentives for students to earn child care-related degrees and to work in child ca  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced the "Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3789. A bill to make additional Federal public land available for selection under the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced the "Alaska Native Vietnam Era Veterans Land Allotment Extension and Fulfillment Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3790. A bill to make additional Federal public land available for selection under the Alaska Native Vietnam era veterans land allotment program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * *  more

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