WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Debt Per Taxpayer Information Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8372. A bill to require the annual budget submission of the President to Congress and the annual concurrent resolution on the budget provide an estimate of certain additional information per each taxpayer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Rule  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Elder Pride Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8423. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a LGBTQI rural outreach grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Barbara Lee, D  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H. Res. 1233. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee co  more

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 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 26 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 147. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by   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. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Swanson and Hugh Butler Reservoirs Land Conveyances Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8413. A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land at Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Reservoir in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Tracey Mann, R-Kan. * * *   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 27 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4344. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the firearm transfer tax, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Rick Scott, R-Fla., John Barrasso, R-Wyo.,   more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Swanson and Hugh Butler Reservoirs Land Conveyances Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4347. A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain Federal land at Swanson Reservoir and Hugh Butler Reservoir in the State of Nebraska, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Jerry Moran,  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Branch Out Implementation Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4345. A bill to amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to reauthorize and expand State-wide assessments and strategies for forest resources; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources Support Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4346. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance in support of nurseries and seed orchards, to establish a grant program in support of nurseries and seed orchards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced legislation on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4349. A bill to require private health plans to provide for secure electronic transmission of prior authorization requests for prescription drugs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1.  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. S. 4322. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make improvements relating to the designation of rural emergency hospitals; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Emergency Hospital Desi  more