WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1104. A resolution recognizing the 203d anniversary of the War of Greek Independence; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., John Sarbanes, D-Md., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., Dina Titus, D-Nev., and Chris  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Con. Res. 101. Concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructu  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., introduced the "Expanding Child Care Access Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8004. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable credit for qualified child care startup expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Judy Chu, D-Calif.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Blast Overpressure Safety Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8025. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to clarify roles and responsibilities within the Department of Defense relating to subconcussive and concussive brain injuries and to improve brain health initiatives of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Large-Scale Water Recycling Reauthorization and Investment Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7990. A bill to extend the authorization for a large- scale water recycling and reuse grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., and Susie Lee, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Veterans Assistance Helpline Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4061. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to maintain a toll-free telephone helpline for veterans and other eligible individuals to use to obtain information about the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosp  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "State Public Option Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4063. A bill to establish a State public option through Medicaid to provide Americans with the choice of a high- quality, low-cost health insurance plan; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Mart  more