WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Countering Beijing's Weaponization of Fentanyl Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8197. A bill to amend the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 to impose sanctions on foreign countries in response to acts concerning chemical or biological programs that cause injury to other foreign countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "Strengthening Administrative PAYGO Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8195. A bill to strengthen congressional oversight of the Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2023, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1170. A resolution prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., William Timmons  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. 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. 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. 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 3 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced a resolution on April 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. S. Res. 657. A resolution celebrating the 152nd anniversary of Arbor Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Gary Peters, D-Mich., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Tina S  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

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 31. S. 4199. A bill to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., James Lankford, R-Okla., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Thom   more