WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Stop the Baseline Bloat Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8068. A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exclude resources designated as an emergency requirement or any resources provided in supplemental appropriations laws from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated Toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8081. A bill to terminate United States Secret Service protection for felons; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Yvette Clar  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Defense Quantum Acceleration Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4105. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to accelerate the implementation of quantum information science technologies within the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Defense Quantum Acceleration Act of 2024". SE  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Enforcing the Rule of Law on Campus Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4090. A bill to withhold Federal funding from any college or university that employs illegal aliens on campus; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Tom Cotton, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on April 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 626. A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio to the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Mitt Rom  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Students Bill of Rights Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4106. A bill to affirm and protect the First Amendment rights of students and student organizations at public institutions of higher education; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Ted Budd, R-N.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Mike Braun,   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Philippines Enhanced Resilience Act" on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4097. A bill to modernize the defense capabilities of the Philippines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Philippines Enhanced Resilience Act" or the "PERA Act". SEC. 2. Modernizing the d  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act" on April 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4075. A bill to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from a general merchandise retailer or sporting goods retailer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 634. A resolution recognizing the cultural and educational contributions of the Youth America Grand Prix throughout its 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * Recognizing the cultural and educational   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on April 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S.J. Res. 70. 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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. S. Res. 617. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Israel has the inherent right to defend itself and take necessary steps to eradicate the terrorist threat posed by Hamas; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Pete Ricke  more