WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for Beneficiaries Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8084. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to verify certain eligibility criteria for individuals enrolled for medical assistance quarterly, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Help Extend Auditory Relief Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8064. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of hearing aids and related hearing services; 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 for   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Safe Stay Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8086. A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to update the fire prevention and control guidelines to require the mandatory installation of carbon monoxide alarms in all places of public accommodation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy a  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Ammunition Supply Chain Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8066. A bill to require a report on the United States supply of nitrocellulose; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Rick Crawford, R-Ark., and Bruce Westerman, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "Applicant Medical Reimbursement Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8088. A bill to authorize reimbursement to applicants for uniformed military service for co-payments of medical appointments required as part of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) process; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Communities from Plastics Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8092. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to protect communities from the harmful effects of plastics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agricultu  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Con. Res. 102. Concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Cori Bush, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Future of Water Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8096. A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit trading of water and water rights for future delivery, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Ilhan Omar, D-Min  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced the "Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8074. A bill to phase out production of nonessential uses of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, to prohibit releases of all perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountabilit  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8098. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Troy Carter, D-La., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Delia Ramirez  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on March 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1109. A resolution recognizing the historic Woman Suffrage Procession of 1913 and honoring the courageous suffragists who fought tirelessly for women's right to vote; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Joe Neguse,  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4116. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard holding employment within the Federal Government the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tina Smit  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 636. A resolution designating February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Roger Marshall, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4120. A bill to support the direct care professional workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Martin Hein  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on April 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 629. A resolution condemning the arbitrary arrest of United States citizens by the Government of the Russian Federation and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of such citizens; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richa  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4079. A bill to improve obstetric emergency care; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act". SEC. 2. Ob  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Climate Change Education Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4117. 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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Laphonza Butler, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4096. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the random assignment of certain cases in the district courts of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Rich  more