WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., introduced the "Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8244. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act ensure appropriate approval for certain skilled nursing facility and nursing facility nursing aide training and competency evaluation programs under the Medicare and Medicaid program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on May 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H.J. Res. 136. 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 resolution i  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "Taxpayer Data Protection Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8292. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for unauthorized disclosure of taxpayer information; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Jo  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Eliminate Lavish Incentives to Electric Vehicles Act " on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4237. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the credit for new clean vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Joni Ern  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 669. A resolution designating October, 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day"; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., James Risch, R-Idaho, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala.,   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a joint resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S.J. Res. 76. 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 "Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance and Independent, Noncoordinated Excepted Benefits Coverage"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joint  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4240. A bill to establish that an individual who is convicted of any offense under any Federal or State law related to the individual's conduct at and during the course of a protest that occurs at an institution of higher education shall be ineligible for forgiveness, cancellation, waiver, or modification of certain Federal studen  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 672. A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tina Smith, D-Minn., R  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Heroes Over Aliens Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 6. S. 4233. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to provide or subsidize housing for aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Veterans determines that sufficient Federal resources exist to provide housing assistance to all homeless veterans; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4247. A bill to establish Federal research award reimbursement limits for indirect costs for institutions of higher education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 671. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Angus S.  more