WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1077. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., James McGovern, D-Mass., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., B  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Advancing Culturally Competent and Equitable Supportive Services in Mental Health Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7924. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support graduate programs in mental and behavioral health professions at minority-serving institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Card  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Bond Improvement and Reclamation Assurance Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7941. A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to establish additional considerations with regard to the adequacy of permit performance bonds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Raul M. Grijalva, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7940. A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to protect taxpayers from liability associated with the reclamation of surface coal mining operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Emanuel Cleaver, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced legislation on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7871. A bill to designate the Miami Federal Correctional Institution in Florida as the Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., and John Garamendi, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Designation of Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution.  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced legislation on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7922. A bill to establish a Water Risk and Resilience Organization to develop risk and resilience requirements for the water sector; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as f  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced the "Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7872. A bill to amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to modify certain requirements applicable to salinity control units, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Harriet Hageman, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7925. A bill to provide for the standardization, publication, and accessibility of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Jared Huffma  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Climate Change Education Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7946. A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Climate Change Education Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on March 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1068. A resolution condemning rape and sexual violence against women; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolution is co  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 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1074. A resolution reaffirming the House of Representatives support of a two-state solution; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Seth Moul  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1079. A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., John Gar  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced legislation on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 7928. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to revise the rates of basic pay for certain enlisted members of the uniformed services; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Revision to the rates of basic pay for certain enlisted members of the uniformed services.  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Stop Onerous Surcharges Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7902. A bill to support a review of surcharge policy at the International Monetary Fund; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., a  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. 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 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced the "Commission on Youth Homelessness Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7908. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a Commission on Youth Homelessness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1066. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of United States citizens by the Taliban; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Calling for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United Sta  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. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1075. A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the lives of the people and communities of the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Fred  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on March 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 4. H. Res. 1072. A resolution recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day of March 10, 1959, and condemning human rights violations related to the hydropower dam construction project in Derge; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Tibe  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7962. A bill to advance United States long-term trade competitiveness and economic leadership in the Indo-Pacific region; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., and Ami Bera, D-Calif. *   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. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Second Chance at Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7877. A bill to improve the public service loan forgiveness program under section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, to improve loan forgiveness eligibility provisions under such Act for teachers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Ensuring Equity for Firefighters Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7878. A bill to amend section 8143b of title 5, United States Code, to include in the time as a firefighter employed by a State when that firefighter is later reclassified as a Federal employee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Rub  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Accountability in Student Loan Data Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7880. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require that institutions of higher education maintain certain adjusted cohort default rates to participate in programs under title IV of such Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Protection Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7879. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include court-ordered receivership in the list of actions resulting in a change of ownership of institutions of higher education; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Student Protection Act". SEC. 2. Actions   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Equity in Agency Planning Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7881. A bill to amend section 306 of title 5, United States Code, and sections 1115 and 1120 of title 31, United States Code, to improve the equitable provision of services to underserved communities and individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Ra  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Con. Res. 99. Concurrent resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Bill Fost  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Federal Government Equity Improvement Act" on April 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7882. A bill to amend section 1124 of title 31, United States Code, to establish an Agency Equity Advisory Team, to amend sections 3520 and 3520A of title 44, United States Code, to ensure the use of equity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pre  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7913. A bill to require a notice be submitted to the Register of Copyrights with respect to copyrighted works used in building generative AI systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Generative AI Copyright Disclosure Act of 2024". SE  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1076. A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 112th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure, inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership; to the Committee on O  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7914. A bill to require the imposition of sanctions on the Popular Resistance Committees and other associated entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 6. H. Res. 1080. A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that coordinated action must be taken by the United States Government and partner countries to address the humanitarian and human rights crises facing North Koreans in the People's Republic of China, including forced labor, arbitrary detention, human trafficking, and the forcible repatriation   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Removing Nitrate and Arsenic in Drinking Water Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 7916. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide grants for nitrate and arsenic reduction projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Removing Nitra  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 6 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 7890. A bill to amend the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to strengthen protections relating to the online collection, use, and disclosure of personal information of children and teens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Plain Prescription Prices Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 7970. A bill to require direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription drugs and biological products to include truthful and not misleading pricing information; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act" on March 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 3. S. 4046. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Ri  more