WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "Conservation Reserve Program Modernization Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8270. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to modernize the conservation reserve program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Conservation Reserve Program Modernization Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Eligible land. SE  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, introduced a joint resolution on May 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., John Joyce, R-Pa., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Scott Perry, R-Pa., Dan Meuser, R-P  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development and Generating Renewable Energy to Electrify the Nation's Infrastructure and Jobs Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8253. A bill to establish a green transportation infrastructure grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.  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 11 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 10. H. Res. 1206. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., David Trone, D-Md., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Scott Peters,  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8281. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Steve Scalise, R-La  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 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 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Womens Health Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4246. A bill to improve menopause care and mid-life women's health, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-  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