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 24 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 23. H. Res. 1054. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of military animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of creating a process for honoring their valor and meritorious achievements; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Re  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced legislation on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7819. A bill to ensure that the percentage increase in rates of basic pay for prevailing wage employees shall be equal to the percentage increase received by other Federal employees in the same pay locality, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Adjustments to rates of basic pay of prevailing   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. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced the "Accurate Credit Reporting for Homebuyers Act" on April 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7857. A bill to require the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to issue a rule to condition the purchase of a residential mortgage loan on the delivery of credit reports and credit scores from each consumer reporting agency that complies and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis, and fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Enhancing Intelligence Collection on Foreign Drug Traffickers Act" on March 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7837. A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to include counternarcotics in the definition of foreign intelligence; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined b  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 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. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced the "Shrinkflation Prevention Act" on March 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7825. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations to establish shrinkflation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth Minds Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7808. A bill to amend title XIX of the Public Health Service Act to provide for prevention and early intervention services under the Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced legislation on March 29, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 26. H.R. 7845. A bill to designate the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as the "Donald J. Trump International Airport"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Barry Moore, R-Ala., and T  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Clock Hour Program Student Protection Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 21. H.R. 7810. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to clarify the clock hour requirements for certain eligible programs under title IV of such Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., and Mike La  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