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 24 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1053. A resolution reaffirming the deep and steadfast United States-Canada partnership and the ties that bind the two countries in support of economic and national security; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Dina Titus, D-Nev., David Schweikert,   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Veterans Appeals Options Expansion Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7793. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide an individual with a claim for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with more options to appeal a decision of the Secretary with respect to such claim to the Board of Veterans' Appeals, and for other purposes; to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Thriving Community Gardens Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7796. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants for the development and maintenance of school and community gardens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Car  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 27 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., introduced the "Nuclear Family Priority Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7833. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make changes related to family-sponsored immigrants and to reduce the number of such immigrants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Bob Good, R-Va., Bill Posey, R-  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Sultana Steamboat Disaster Commemorative Coin Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7801. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins to honor and memorialize the tragedy of the Sultana steamboat explosion of 1865; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., John B. Larson, D-Conn., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Bruce Westerman  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced the "Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7816. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of notice letters that the Secretary sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes; to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Prevent Illegal Gun Resales Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7834. A bill to improve the licensing requirements for the retail sale of firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., and Robin Kelly, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prevent Illegal Gu  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1051. A resolution recognizing the importance of the national security risks posed by foreign adversary controlled social media applications; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. * * * Recognizing the importance of the national security risks posed by foreign adversary   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 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. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Second Chance for Moms Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7823. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a warning label advising that the effects of mifepristone can be counteracted, to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a hotline to provide information to women seeking to counteract the effects of mifepristone, and for other purposes; to the Co  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. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "Postsecondary Student Success Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7811. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to create evidence-based student success programs designed to increase participation, retention, and completion rates of high-need students; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore.,  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. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Child Tax Credit Integrity Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7813. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require an individual to provide a social security number to claim the child tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-  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

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced the "United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Enhancement Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7866. A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to improve cooperation between the United States and Israel on anti-tunnel defense capabilities; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently de  more