WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., introduced the "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7580. A bill to provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz.,  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1036. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Don Davis, D-N.C., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ruben Gallego, D-Ari  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Telehealth Modernization Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7623. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program; to the Committee on 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 consideration of such pro  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Restructuring Environmentally Sound Pensions in Order to Negate Disaster Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7625. A bill to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue an annual report to Congress projecting and accounting for the economic costs directly and indirectly caused by the impacts of climate change, to require   more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Protect Our Letter Carriers Act" on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7629. A bill to facilitate the implementation of security measures undertaken by the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1039. A resolution recognizing the significance of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and the need for robust funding of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * Recognizing the significa  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1040. A resolution recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Linemen Legacy Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7610. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to clarify that utility line technicians qualify as emergency response providers; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Linemen Legacy Act". SEC. 2  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7613. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a limitation on the amount of entitlement to educational assistance payable for flight training under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsore  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., introduced the "Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7585. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the promulgation of cybersecurity and digital service regulations relating to the use of EBT cards under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act" on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7634. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Jared Huff  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1043. A resolution expressing support for continued access to fertility care and assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilization, in light of the Supreme Court of Alabama's ruling that has jeopardized access to in vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive technology; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolut  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., introduced the "American High-Speed Rail Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7600. A bill to amend chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, to provide for high-speed rail corridor development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7639. A bill to establish a National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt in Child Nutrition Programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1032. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, as "Public Schools Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas,   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced legislation on March 8, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7606. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jersey, as the "Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Andrew  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced legislation on March 8, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7607. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, Northeast Corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street in the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, New Jersey, as the ``George Henry White Post Office Building''; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 575. A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Laphonza   more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 576. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 4 through March 8, 2024, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families; to the Committee on Health,  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a concurrent resolution on March 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Con. Res. 30. A concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2024, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John Fetterman, D-Pa.,   more