WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Build the Wall and Deport Them All Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7594. A bill to enact into law certain executive orders related to immigration and border security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Armed Services, Oversight and Accountability, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determi  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "TVA Increase Rate of Participation Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7595. A bill to amend the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to provide for further transparency of the Tennessee Valley Authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., introduced the "Manufacturing Jobs for Veterans Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7583. A bill to provide for the establishment of a pilot program to encourage the employment of veterans in manufacturing positions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Ann Kuster, D-  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1041. A resolution condemning the order issued by the International Court of Justice on January 26, 2024, imposing provisional measures against Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Michael Guest, R-Miss  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1031. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the situation at the southern border is an invasion; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Keith Self, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Michael C. Burgess, R-Tex  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 4 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting Access to Recreation with Cash Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7620. A bill to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the acceptance of cash payments for entrance fees at units of the National Park System; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Bill Posey, R-Fla., John Rose, R-Tenn., David Rouzer,  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 2 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 31. S. Res. 542. A resolution supporting the observation of "National Girls & Women in Sports Day" on February 7, 2024, to raise awareness of and celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Patty Murray, D-Wash.  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 3. S.J. Res. 63. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joi  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 31. S.J. Res. 61. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted 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 Envi  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 3. S. Res. 580. A resolution expressing opposition to congressional spending on earmarks; to the Committee on Appropriations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * Expressing op  more