WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Washington, DC, Area Helicopter Noise Information Exchange Act" on March 5, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7550. A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a mechanism to make helicopter noise complaint data accessible to the Federal Aviation Administration; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H. Res. 1228. A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. H. Res. 1217. A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Kevin Mullin, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Skills Investment Act" on March 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7517. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for lifelong learning accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., and Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sk  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced the "Public-Private Information Sharing on Manipulative Adversary Practices Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 7699. A bill to direct to the Director of National Intelligence to develop a strategy to improve the sharing of information and intelligence on foreign adversary tactics and illicit activities affecting the ability of United States companies to compete in foreign jurisdictions on  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. H. Res. 1230. A resolution recognizing the hundreds of thousands of lives lost during Sri Lanka's almost 30-year armed conflict, which ended 15 years ago on May 18, 2009, and ensuring nonrecurrence of past violence, including the Tamil Genocide, by supporting the right to self-determination of Eelam Tamil people and their call for an independence referen  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8340. A bill to amend section 3(b)(4) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude certain disability benefits from income for the purposes of determining eligibility for the supported housing program under section 8(o)(19), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. H. Res. 1223. A resolution designating October, 10, 2024, as "American Girls in Sports Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Julia Letlow, R-La., John Rose,  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "BIOSECURE Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 17. H.R. 8333. A bill to prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jur  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 673. A resolution honoring the life of David Hampton Pryor, former United States Senator for the State of Arkansas; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Alternatives to Guardianship Education Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4283. A bill to establish grants to provide education on guardianship alternatives for older adults and people with disabilities to health care workers, educators, family members, and court workers and court-related personnel; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens.   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4300. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to maintain a publicly available list of all employers that relocate a call center or contract call center work overseas, to make such companies ineligible for Federal grants or guaranteed loans, and to require disclosure of the physical location of busine  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Blair Holt Firearm Owner Licensing and Record of Sale Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 4313. A bill to provide for the implementation of a system of licensing for purchasers of certain firearms and for a record of sale system for those firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S.J. Res. 77. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Ron Wyden, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Stop Corporate Inversions Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4275. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to inverted corporations; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Chris V  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "She Develops Regulations in Vehicle Equality and Safety Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4299. A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule relating to the collection of crashworthiness information under the New Car Assessment Program of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 697. A resolution designating the week of May 12 through May 18, 2024, as "National Police Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Ted Cruz, R-  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on May 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 16. S. Res. 681. A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2024, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tammy Duckworth,   more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on May 15, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 693. A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Baby Food Safety Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4303. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of food and limit the presence of contaminants in infant and toddler food, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 15. S. Res. 677. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Alex Padil  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 20. S. Res. 694. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign adversaries; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. T  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Shirley Chisholm Statue Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 15. S. 4272. A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawa  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Mamas First Act" on May 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 16. S. 4304. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services provided by doulas and midwives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Bernie Sande  more