WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1035. A resolution recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1034. A resolution electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Suozzi (to rank immediately aft  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "National Patient Safety Board Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7591. A bill to establish the National Patient Safety Board; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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 conce  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., introduced the "Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7581. A bill to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Jim Costa, D-Calif., Virgini  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. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the "Advancing Grid-Enhancing Technologies Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7624. A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish a shared savings incentive to return a portion of the savings attributable to an investment in grid-enhancing technology to the developer of that grid- enhancing technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Th  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1037. A resolution providing the sense of the House of Representatives that In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is necessary for women who cannot conceive naturally, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., and Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz. * * * Providing the  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 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 4 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Accelerating Networking, Cyberinfrastructure, and Hardware for Oceanic Research Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7630. A bill to require a plan to improve the cybersecurity and telecommunications of the U.S. Academic Research Fleet, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short  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 2 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Appropriations Transparency Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7584. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide cost estimates for legislation reported by the Committee on Appropriations of each House, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subse  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Federal Judgeship Act" on March 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7597. A bill to provide for the appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Judgeship Act of 2024". SEC. 2. District judges for the   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28. H. Res. 1042. A resolution recognizing the historical contributions and value of the Freedom House Ambulance Service; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Troy Carter, D-La., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, and Susan Wild  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. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "The 340B Pharmaceutical Access To Invest in Essential, Needed Treatments & Support Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7635. A bill to amend title III of the Social Security Act to ensure the accessibility of drugs furnished under the 340B drug discount program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as "The 340B Pharmaceutical Ac  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 4 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Justice for Patients Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7641. A bill to prohibit the inclusion of mandatory predispute arbitration clauses and clauses limiting class action lawsuits in health insurance contracts; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the S  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Agricultural Food Chemical Reassessment Act" on March 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 1. H.R. 7588. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Food Safety and Inspection Service, to reassess certain food ingredients used in the preparation of meat, poultry, and egg products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.   more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Veterans Congressional Work Study Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 2. H.R. 7643. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the use of Department of Veterans Affairs work- study allowance to carry out casework, policy making, and oversight related to the activities of the Department at certain congressional offices; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short   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 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. 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