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 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. 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 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 8 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Lahaina National Heritage Area Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8219. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of designating certain land as the Lahaina National Heritage Area, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Mark Ta  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. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on April 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. S. Res. 663. A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. * * * Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting. Whereas, on April 20, 1999, Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado w  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "American Music Tourism Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4212. A bill to amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "American Music Tourism Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Responsib  more