WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced the "Diversity Equity Inclusion Dead On Arrival Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7937. A bill to terminate the authorities of certain entities of the Federal Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., and Jeff Duncan, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Firearm Due Process Protection Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7873. A bill to enforce the requirement that the National Instant Criminal Background Check System make a final disposition of requests to correct its records within 60 days, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Aaro  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 7 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced a joint resolution on March 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H.J. Res. 118. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill vacancies in the House of Representatives to further the continuity of Congress; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, William Timmons, R-S.C., and Emanuel Cleaver, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7887. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum experience or educational requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7958. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Director of the National Institutes of Health from conducting or funding research that causes significant pain or distress to a dog or cat, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fl  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7909. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed sex offenses or domestic violence are inadmissible and deportable; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., and Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. * * * S  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "Safeguarding Homes from Illegal Entry, Living, and Dwelling Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7959. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality with respect to inadmissibility and deportability related to squatting; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa,  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Save Our Shrimpers Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7932. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions for the purposes of financing foreign shrimp farms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Clay Higgins, R-La., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Garret Graves, R-La., Mike Ezell, R-M  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Defunding Unscientific Mask Mandates Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7964. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, implement, or enforce any COVID-19 mask mandate; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Steube, R-Fla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Ralph Norman, R-S.C  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