WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Israel Security Assistance Support Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 24. H.R. 8369. A bill to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case f  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8371. A bill to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 144. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The r  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8350. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to provide premium support for certain plans of insurance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa. * *   more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on May 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1246. A resolution condemning the Department of State's statement expressing condolences for the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir- Abdollahian, and other members of their delegation; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Carol Mill  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "Maintaining Our Ironclad Commitment to Israel's Security Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 8437. A bill to provide for congressional oversight of proposed changes to arms sales to Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., introduced the "Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8364. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Aaron Bean, R-Fla., D  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Reform Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8398. A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify temporarily certain rates of duty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Jodey C. Arrington,  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8415. A bill to require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate the cybersecurity practices and protocols of the Department, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Mariannette Miller-Mee  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Drones for First Responders Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8416. A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to increase the rate of duty on unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Israel Security Assistance Support Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4337. A bill to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, John Kennedy, R-La., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Rick Scott,  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. S. 4321. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the payment of annuities and retired pay to individuals convicted of certain sex crimes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., John Kennedy, R-La., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Plain Language in Contracting Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4341. A bill to require plain language and the inclusion of key words in covered notices that are clear, concise, and accessible to small business concerns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Plain Language in Contract  more