WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Equal Remedies Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8298. A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes of 1977 to equalize the remedies available under that section and to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to provide any legal or equitable relief available under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in add  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Clean Air in the Cloud Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8250. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to implement the recommendations described in a GAO report relating to replacing legacy air quality data systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Clean Air in  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on May 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H. Res. 1196. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public serva  more

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. 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 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 11 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 10. H. Res. 1208. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., and Lauren Underwood, D-Ill. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be  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 "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 13 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Transpacific Allies Investing in Weapons to Advance National Security Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4241. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to appropriately consider Taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Rick Scott,   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