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. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Small Business Tax Relief Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8201. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to lower the corporate tax rate for small businesses and close the carried interest loophole, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business Tax Relief Act". SEC. 2. Graduated corporate tax  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 8 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., introduced the "Demanding Citizenship in DC Elections Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8218. A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to require any individual who votes in a municipal election of the District of Columbia to be a United States citizen and to provide proof of citizenship; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texa  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 3 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "High School Voter Empowerment Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8192. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, to direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students attending such schools, to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to reimburse such schools  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 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. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on April 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. S. Res. 660. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Whereas public safety telecommunications  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