WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7688. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Project ECHO Grant Program, to establish grants under such program to disseminate knowledge and build capacity to address Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Co  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7651. A bill to provide for methane emission detection and mitigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Gifts for Officials, Legislators and Delegate (GOLD) Standard Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7689. A bill to amend title 18, United State Code, to amend the definition of "official act" for purposes of the prohibition of bribery; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., and Andrew Kim, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Sho  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Critical Minerals Security Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7662. A bill to require reports on critical mineral and rare earth element resources around the world and a strategy for the development of advanced mining, refining, separation, and processing technologies; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Robert J. Wittman,  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Stop Unaffordable Dishwasher Standards Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7700. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for dishwashers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced legislation on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7708. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network- based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Judicial Integrity Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7676. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit officers and employees of the judiciary from engaging in official acts affecting personal financial interests; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Jonathan Jackson, D  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., introduced the "NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7687. A bill to amend title 51, United States Code, to authorize the transfer to NASA of funds from other agencies for scientific or engineering research or education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Co  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced the "Enhancing the Transitioning Servicemember's Experience Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7732. A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to make improvements to certain programs for a member nearing separation, or for a veteran who recently separated, from the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ve  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7681. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules, to establish a safe harbor for high deductible health plans with no deductible for certain primary care services, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Time Off to Vote Act" on March 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 3. S. 3901. A bill to provide employees with a minimum of 2 consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Alex Padilla, D-Calif.  more