WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1153. A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2024, as the seventh annual "Black Maternal Health Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., S  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced the "Examining Educational Redlining in Lending Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8142. A bill to require the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to conduct an assessment of the use of certain educational data in determining the creditworthiness of an applicant, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Exami  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced the "Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8143. A bill to establish requirements relating to credit scores and educational credit scores, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Free Credit Scores for Consumers Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Definitions. SEC. 4. Expands  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1154. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1150. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 16, 2024, as "FairTax Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 16, 2024, as "FairTax Day". Whereas the current United States tax code is over 7,000   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1151. A resolution recognizing the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child"; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo.,   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on April 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. H. Res. 1152. A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Brittany Pettersen, D-Col  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 8147. A bill to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Bob Good, R-Va., Michelle Fischbach,   more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Money Follows the Person Permanency Act" on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8109. A bill to amend the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 to make permanent the Money Follows the Person rebalancing demonstration; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Money Follows the Person Perma  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, introduced the "Balancing Incentives Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8132. A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, require a patent owner to consent to the filing of a petition for inter partes review or post-grant review, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bal  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced legislation on April 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8108. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to add a Medicaid State plan requirement with respect to the determination of residency of certain individuals serving in the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Medicaid State plan requirement for determinin  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Restoring America's Leadership in Innovation Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8134. A bill to promote the leadership of the United States in global innovation by establishing a robust patent system that restores and protects the right of inventors to own and enforce private property rights in inventions and discoveries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced the "Supporting Every at-Risk Veteran In Critical Emergencies Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8140. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to make grants for the creation and operation of veterans response teams within law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Gl  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act" on April 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 8141. A bill to provide for a review of sanctions with respect to Azerbaijan; 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.  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on April 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1148. A resolution condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Troy Balderson, R-Oh  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. H. Res. 1142. A resolution recognizing the Tenth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to provide assistance to the victims; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolu  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 28. S. Res. 655. A resolution honoring the life of Joseph Isadore Lieberman, former Senator for the State of Connecticut; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Bla  more