WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 117. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolution is c  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Ocean Restoration Research and Development Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7797. A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot program on ocean fertilization and restoration research and development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ocean Restoration Research and Dev  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1047. A resolution recognizing the need of Congress to prevent, address, and treat obesity as a disease in the United States on this World Obesity Day, March 4, 2024; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., and Nikema Williams, D-Ga. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1056. A resolution recognizing the importance of trilateral cooperation among the United States, Japan, and South Korea; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Adri  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1057. A resolution denouncing calls for a cease- fire in Gaza; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Clay Higgins, R-La., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Mary E. Mi  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced legislation on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7803. A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide a good faith exception to the imposition of certain fines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Good faith exception to the imposition of certain fines.  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on March 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1063. A resolution reaffirming the United States full and unwavering commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in its 75th anniversary year and its goals of achieving collective security through transatlantic partnerships; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced a joint resolution on March 6, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H.J. Res. 116. 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 Labor relating to "Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resol  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, introduced the "Preventing Child Trafficking Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7824. A bill to direct the Office for Victims of Crime of the Department of Justice to implement anti-trafficking recommendations of the Government Accountability Office; 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 "  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1050. A resolution supporting the designation of March 2024 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jennifer L. Mc  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Pink Tax Repeal Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7828. A bill to prohibit the pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if such products or services are priced differently based on the gender of the individuals for whose use the products are intended or marketed or for whom the services are performed or offered; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7815. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to expand and improve maternal health care services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospon  more