WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced a joint resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H.J. Res. 122. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Credit Card Penalty Fees (Regulation Z)"; to the Committee on Financial Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., A  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H.J. Res. 123. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Accidental Release Prevention Requirements: Risk Management Programs Under the Clean Air Act; Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention"; to the Com  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8001. A bill to impose sanctions on the Houthis for attacks on international shipping, 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 for consideration of such provisions as fall withi  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Safeguarding American Workers' Benefits Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7991. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the social security number requirements for claiming the child tax credit and earned income tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Eli C  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8005. A bill to establish the Commission of Experts on Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Russell Fry, R-S.C., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Don Davis, D-N.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Andre Carson, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Sue Victimizers and Offenders Who Yield Explicit Unconsented Recordings Surreptitiously Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8027. A bill to authorize a civil right of action for individuals affected by video voyeurism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sue V  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8049. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced the "Earmark Elimination Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8051. A bill to prohibit the consideration in the House of Representatives of any legislation containing an earmark; to the Committee on Rules. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Bob Good, R-Va., and Victoria Spartz, R-  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