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 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. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8076. A bill to establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced legislation on April 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7971. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide timely equitable relief to an individual who suffers a loss based on an administrative error by the Secretary, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Chuck Edwards, R  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. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on April 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 630. A resolution supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 75 years of accomplishments; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Pete Ricketts, R-Neb. * * * Supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 7  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Export Controls Enforcement Improvement Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4085. A bill to establish the Export Enforcement Coordination Center in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Export Co  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

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "State Boating Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4113. A bill to allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and James Risch, R-  more