WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H. Res. 1195. A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Troy Carter, D-La. * * * Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month. Whereas the American Speech-Language-Hearing Assoc  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "U.S.-Africa Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8249. A bill to strengthen the African Continental Free Trade Area, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced a joint resolution on May 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H.J. Res. 135. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 10. H. Res. 1205. A resolution finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain sub  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Women's Protection in Telehealth Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8284. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude providers of certain abortion services from participation in the Medicare program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Defense Innovation and Small Business Momentum Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4250. A bill to provide for a permanent extension and expansion of the pilot program for streamlining awards for innovative technology projects; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Defense Innovation an  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Fuel Utilization for Enhanced Logistics Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4249. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on access to operational energy by the Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific region; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fuel Utilization for Enhanced Logistics Act" or the "FUEL Act". SEC. 2. Stud  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced legislation on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 12. S. 4267. A bill to prohibit Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated as wilderness or as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on designation of Big Cypress National Preserve as wilderness. Big Cypress National Preserve may not  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles Post Emergency Situation Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4262. A bill to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to approve or deny spend plans within a certain amount of time, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Alask  more