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. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Bringing Back American Jobs Through Intellectual Property Repatriation Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8274. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the transfer of intangible property from controlled foreign corporations to United States shareholders; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Adrian Smith, R-Neb.,   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8278. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain telehealth flexibilities with respect to hospice care under the Medicare program, and to establish a modifier for recertifications of hospice care eligibility conducted through telehealth; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. S  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 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. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Early Participation in Regulations Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4263. A bill to require agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking for major rules; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ear  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. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Back to Work Ac" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 12. S. 4266. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to address telework for Federal employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Back to Work Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Telework.  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 670. A resolution strongly condemning the rise of antisemitism on campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Shelley Moore Cap  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. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Setting Manageable Analysis Requirements in Text Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4264. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to improve the effectiveness of major rules in accomplishing their regulatory objectives by promoting retrospective review, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford  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