WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Veterans Education and Technical Skills Opportunity Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7896. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the criteria for approval of certain independent study programs for purposes of the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Richard Hudson, R-  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, introduced the "Renewing Efficiency in Government by Budgeting Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7867. A bill to amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish a limit for the total amount of additional unfunded regulatory costs that may be imposed in a fiscal year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountabilit  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced legislation on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7874. A bill to terminate the United States-People's Republic of China Income Tax Convention if the People's Liberation Army initiates an armed attack against Taiwan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Don Davis, D-N.C., and Andre Carson, D-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Conditional termination of the Uni  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Con. Res. 98. Concurrent resolution affirming the vital importance to the United States and its allies and partners of actions necessary to preserve peace, security, and freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequent  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Taxes Against Menstrual Products Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7905. A bill to prohibit States from imposing a tax on the retail sale of menstrual products; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla.  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Verifying That All Aliens Have Legitimate Identification Documents Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7951. A bill to prohibit transportation of any alien using certain methods of identification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on March 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 10. H. Res. 1096. A resolution expressing support for the House of Representatives to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways an  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., introduced the "Coast Guard Reserve Parental Leave Parity Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7952. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to extend parental leave to members of the Coast Guard Reserve; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Coast Guard Reserve Parental Leave Parity Act". SE  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced the "Countering Antisemitism Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7921. A bill to strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Homeland Security, Oversight and Accountability, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on March 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1083. A resolution recognizing the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., introduced the "Fair And Impartial Redistricting for Meaningful and Accountable Political Systems Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7910. A bill to require States to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a redistricting plan developed by an independent redistricting commission, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif.   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Fight for Siblings Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7912. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the aggregate dollar limitation on the amount of qualified adoption expenses which may be taken into account for purposes of the adoption expenses credit in the case of a taxpayer who adopts 2 siblings in the same taxable year; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is co  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "Ransomware and Financial Stability Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7965. A bill to include requirements relating to ransomware attack deterrence for a covered U.S. financial institution in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Protecting our Service Members and their Families from Predatory Financial Practices Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7966. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the verification of the financial independence of financial services counselors providing services to members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Student Loan Contract Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7892. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to rename master promissory notes for loans made under part D to student loan contracts; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., David Trone, D-Md., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Don Davis, D-N.C., and Shri Thanedar, D-Mich.  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced the "Agriculture Grants for Veterans Education and Training Services Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7920. A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary will award competitive grants to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing and enhancing farming and ra  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 610. A resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Patty Murray, D-Wash. * * * Honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist. Whereas Dr. Jane  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4048. A bill to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Boozm  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 3. S. Res. 608. A resolution denouncing the Biden Administration's immigration policies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Tom Cott  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Veterans' COLA Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4047. A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2024, the rates of compensation for veterans with service- connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R  more