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 3 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Captive Primate Safety Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 1. H.R. 8164. A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit certain activities involving prohibited primate species, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., and Nancy Mace, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  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 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. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Stop the Bureaucratic Ineptitude Shuttering Respectable and Upstanding Lawful Exporters Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8208. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the interim final rule of the Bureau of Industry and Security relating to enhancing the control structure for firearms and related items and advancing human rights issued on April 26, 2024 (8  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced the "Fixing Administrations Unethical Corrupt Influence Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8211. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of a drug, biological product, or device and from profiting from a drug, biological product, or device, and for other purposes;   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8180. A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 with respect to a civil action relating to the disclosure of intimate images; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Increased Accountability for Nonconsensual Pornography Act of 2024"  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced the "Preserving Woodworking Traditions and Blocking Government-Mandated Monopolies Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8181. A bill to prohibit the Consumer Product Safety Commission from issuing a rule related to table saws until 5 years after a patent related to the saws has been dedicate to the public or expired, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The b  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "American LNG First Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8215. A bill to exempt certain vessels transporting liquefied natural gas from certain coastwise endorsement requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Chip Roy, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Am  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1157. A resolution recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2024, as ``National Lineman Appreciation Day''; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Ma  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. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced the "Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4204. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to codify value-based purchasing arrangements under the Medicaid program and reforms related to price reporting under such arrangements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Tim Scott, R-S.C., and  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