WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8246. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify the criteria for designation of rural emergency hospitals; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Second Chances for Rural Hospitals Act". SEC. 2. Modification of criteria for designation   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8247. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Sheila Cherfilus-McC  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Social Security Overpayment Fairness Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8265. A bill to amend the Social Security Act to require a 120-day period between notice of an overpayment of benefits under titles II and XVI and beginning recovery of such overpayment, and to require the Commissioner of Social Security to submit a report to Congress on a strategy related to recovery of such overpaymen  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Corporate Inversions Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8268. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to inverted corporations; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, introduced the "Recruiters on Campus Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8269. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require local educational agencies to allow recruiters to access the secondary schools served by the local educational agency for recruiting activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Arm  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. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Improving Language Access in Mortgage Servicing Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8252. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to establish language access requirements for creditors and servicers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be su  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H. Res. 1184. A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Ms. Foundation for Women; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Robin  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on May 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H. Res. 1197. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill.  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. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8256. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish the Border Security and Enforcement Block Grant Program; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8279. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain coins or bullion is exempt from recognition; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., and Randy Weber, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   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 10 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on April 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H. Res. 1186. A resolution recognizing the indispensable role of the Indigenous people of Guatemala in ensuring a democratic transition following the 2023 general election in the face of judicial corruption, political exclusion, and historic marginalization, and urging the Government of Guatemala to follow through on its commitments to represent and eq  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8282. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently dete  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 11 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H.J. Res. 137. 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 Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, introduced the "State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8243. A bill to establish that a State-based education loan program is excluded from certain requirements relating to a preferred lender arrangement; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act". SEC. 2. State-bas  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 -- 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 10 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Immediate Support for Israel Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8295. A bill to require the President to deliver ammunition to Israel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Immediate Support for Israel Act". SEC. 2. Immediate delivery of available ammunition to Israel.  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H. Res. 1203. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 17, 2024, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass. * * * Expressing support for the designation of July 17, 2024, as "Glioblastom  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. 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. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4253. A bill to ensure that United States diplomats and officials of the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission are able to advance efforts seeking compliance by the United Mexican States with the 1944 Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bil  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Livestock Indemnity Program Enhancement Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4252. A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to establish additional payments for unborn livestock under the livestock indemnity payment program; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Livestock Indemnity Program Enhancement Act of 2024"   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Reaching English Learners Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4256. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  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

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Protect and Serve Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4258. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Kevin Cr  more