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. 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 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced the "Royalty Transparency Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7853. A bill to require executive branch employees to report certain royalties, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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 j  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. 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