WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented Debt Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8196. A bill to amend the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to safeguard access to information for consumers and to stop abusive debt litigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Foster, D-Ill., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Jame  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced legislation on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8166. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the armed forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., and Rick Crawford, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Regulations applicable to com  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8199. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to simplify supplemental nutrition assistance program access for elderly and disabled individuals; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Andre Carson, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on April 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H.J. Res. 131. 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 "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The r  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8202. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service-connection under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for certain diseases associated with the COVID-19 vaccine that become manifest during the one-year period following the receipt of the vaccine, and for oth  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "TANF State Expenditure Integrity Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8203. A bill to prevent and address intentional misuse of subrecipient TANF funds; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., and Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8171. A bill to amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Amen  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Apprenticeship Freedom Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8178. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to remove the requirements relating to registered apprenticeships; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Apprenticeship Freedom Act". SEC. 2. WI  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1166. A resolution expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 conce  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on April 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1171. A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda and joining people in Rwanda and around the world in remembering and mourning the victims of the genocide; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., James McGovern, D-Mass., and Del. Elean  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1159. A resolution recognizing the longstanding partnership between USDA and NASA and encouraging further interagency collaboration; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as f  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8191. A bill to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisio  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "Next Step Home Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4217. A bill to secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration under the First Step Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Tammy Duckworth,  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced legislation on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4215. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. New prohibited acts relating to dietary supplements.  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4210. A bill to amend the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to provide for additional procedures for families with children under the age of 6, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on April 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. S. Res. 664. A resolution recognizing the designation of April as "Community College Month" to celebrate more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education and workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolut  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on April 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. S. Res. 658. A resolution designating April 2024 as "Financial Literacy Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., John Boozman, R-Ark., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev.,   more