WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Fair Play for Women Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7269. A bill to prohibit certain discrimination against athletes on the basis of sex by intercollegiate athletic associations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and Lori Trahan, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 1. H.J. Res. 113. A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., Ron Estes, R-Kan., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., and Bill Huizenga, R-Mich. * *  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7308. A bill to direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program to establish, implement, and administer violent incident clearance and technology investigative methods, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 110. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-O  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7270. A bill to prohibit fetal remains in publicly owned water systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Rich McCormick, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Fiscally Responsible Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7271. 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 det  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Shining a Spotlight on Safer Communities Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7272. A bill to require reports on the progress and implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., Maxwell   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced the "Building Lasting Opportunities for Community K-12 Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7309. A bill to repeal certain formula grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and use such funds to award block grants to States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Building Lasting Opportunities for Communi  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "Undoing Nationwide Programs and Limiting Unnecessary Grants for Electric Vehicles Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7273. A bill to rescind certain unobligated balances relating to charging and fueling grants and national electric vehicle grants; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period t  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7274. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for outreach and education to Medicare beneficiaries to simplify access to information for family caregivers through 1-800-MEDICARE, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced a resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 991. A resolution condemning all acts of violence, oppression, and abuse against ethnic minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., and Dina Titus, D-Nev. * * * Condemning all acts of vio  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7275. A bill to establish a national mercury monitoring program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pr  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 997. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the legacy of Bob Marley; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., and Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J. * * * Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7276. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2024".  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 1. H.J. Res. 114. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitting by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure"; to the Committee on Tr  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Halt Hate Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7277. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the time of imprisonment for an additional offense involving actual or perceived race, color, religion, or national origin; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Shri Thanedar, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "Housing for Homeless Students Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7278. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to qualify homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students for purposes of the low-income housing tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "H  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7279. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the administrative burden on physicians and physical and occupational therapists, with respect to plan of care certification and recertification requirements; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways a  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "HUD Transparency Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7280. A bill to require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Daniel Crenshaw, R  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Saving Local News Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7306. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include publication of written news articles as a tax-exempt purpose for organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., introduced the "Flood Risk Transparency for Homebuyers Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7310. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide a disclosure notice to homebuyers of properties owned by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that are located in special flood hazard areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosp  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 111. A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Jake Ellzey, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 109. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121"; to the Committee on Financial Services. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C. * * * Pro  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Examining Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7283. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to evaluate and report on the inpatient and outpatient treatment capacity, availability, and needs of the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be sub  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7282. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy a  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 998. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2024, as "Transit Equity Day"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 995. A resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; to the Committee on Homeland Security. * * * Resolved, That Mr. Green of Tennessee, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Higgins of Lousiana, Mr. Cline, Mr. Guest, Mr. Garbarino, Ms. Greene of Georgia,  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "No Industrial Restrictions in Secret Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7284. A bill to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using assessments generated by the Integrated Risk Information System as a tier 1 data source in rulemakings and other regulatory actions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced the "Combatting International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7311. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subseque  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced legislation on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7285. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase the Federal cost share for the supplemental nutrition assistance program administration to improve staffing and retention; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Andre Carson, D-Ind.,  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 990. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz.,   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National Streets Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7286. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Countering Chinese and Russian Support for the Taliban Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7287. A bill to require a report on the Taliban relationships with China and Russia; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., and Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Co  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7312. A bill to provide for requirements for electronic-prescribing for controlled substances under group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary,   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Armenian Protection Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7288. A bill to repeal Freedom Support Act section 907 waiver authority with respect to assistance to Azerbaijan; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Gabe Amo, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Armenian Protection Act  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Jalisco Cartel Neutralization Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7313. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to brief Congress on progress in capturing 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 decapi  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced the "Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Troy Carter, D-La., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Cori Bush, D-Mo., and Gwen Moore, D-Wis. H.R. 7289. A bill to establish the Mississippi River Restoration and Resilience Initiative to carry out projects   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "Diversify Tech Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7314. A bill to create a task force within the Department of Commerce to oversee and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the tech industry; 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 each case   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., introduced the "Against Federal Funds for Allowing Inappropriate Relationships Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7290. A bill to prohibit corruption in the office of any State or local chief prosecutor; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., and Byron Donalds, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Against Federal Funds for Al  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Health Care Workforce Innovation Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7307. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program to expand the number of allied health professionals in underserved communities and rural areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Pre-Apprenticeships to Hardhats Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7315. 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 Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced the "DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7268. 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 Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo.  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 112. A joint resolution expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2024, through February 9, 2024, as "National School Counseling Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., J  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., introduced a resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 992. A resolution recognizing February 4, 2024, as "World Cancer Day", and its theme "Close the Care Gap", to raise awareness about and launch efforts to eliminate racial and ethnic inequities and disparities in cancer care both in the United States and globally; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps.   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 993. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Lori Trahan, D-Mass., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Mike Thompson, D-Cali  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., introduced legislation on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7316. A bill to make improvements in the enactment of title 54, United States Code, into a positive law title and to correct related technical errors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS. SEC. 2. PURPOSE. SEC. 3. TITLE 15, UNITED STATES CODE. SEC. 4. TITLE 16, UNITED STATES CODE. SEC. 5. TITLE 43, UNITED STATES COD  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 --Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Disability Community Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7267. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a temporary higher Federal medical assistance percentage for Federal expenditures under the Medicaid program that are associated with the cost of compliance with certain Federal regulations with respect to services furnished in certain intermediate care facilities or home  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7265. 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 Energy and C  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 --Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7266. 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 Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "Disaster Preparedness for Power Outages Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7317. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care facilities to improve their preparedness for power outages; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "Save Our Girls from Sex Trafficking Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7318. A bill to combat child human trafficking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Accessible Voting Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. S. 3748. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to increase voting accessibility for individuals with disabilities and older individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D  more