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 16 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act" on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7972. A bill to increase the supply of, and lower rents for, affordable housing and to assess calculations of area median income for purposes of Federal low-income housing assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., He  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. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Securing American Agriculture Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8003. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish, on an annual basis, an assessment on United States dependency on critical agricultural products or inputs from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Mike G  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. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Rosatom Sanctions Enforcement Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8046. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to Rosatom, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 comm  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Stop China's Exploitation of Congolese Children and Adult Forced Labor through Cobalt Mining Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7981. A bill to ensure that goods made using or containing cobalt extracted or processed with the use of child or forced labor in the Democratic Republic of the Congo do not enter the United States market; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8011. A bill to designate certain organizations as foreign terrorist organizations; 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 bill is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Jackie Robinson Commemorative Site Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8012. A bill to establish the Jackie Robinson Ballpark National Commemorative Site in the State of Florida, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Laurel Lee, R-Fla., Cory Mills, R-Fla., Maria El  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Gig Is Up Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8013. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require payroll tax withholding on independent contractors of certain large businesses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Jahana   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4060. A bill to improve maternal health policies in correctional facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act". SEC.   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Codifying SAVE Plan Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4058. A bill to require that the regulations related to SAVE Plan shall have the force and effect of enacted law; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Richard Blument  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Equal Health Care for All Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4065. A bill to prohibit discrimination in health care and require the provision of equitable health care, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Equal Health Care for All A  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