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. 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 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 18 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Second Chance Reauthorization Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8028. A bill to reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, an  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 18 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Smart Ship Repair Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8054. A bill to ensure fairness and transparency in the processes used by the Navy to award contracts for ship maintenance and repair, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Smart Ship Repair Act of 2024"  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Digital Skills for Today's Workforce Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8056. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a digital skills at work grant program; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Digital Skills for Today's  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 "Preserving JROTC Programs Act" on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7977. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the minimum number of participating students required to establish or maintain a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Terri A. Sewell, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causing Harm Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4067. A bill to provide for an annual report on the prosecution activities of the Coordinator for Caribbean Firearms Prosecutions of the Department of Justice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short titles. This Act may be cited as the "Car  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Health Care Cybersecurity Improvement Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4054. A bill to require entities to meet minimum cybersecurity standards to be eligible for Medicare accelerated and advance payment programs if the reason for the need for such payments is due to a cybersecurity incident; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Health C  more