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 27 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on May 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1245. A resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., and Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J. * * * Recognizing "National Public Works Week". Whereas public works professionals and public works first responders work around the clock to e  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. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 145. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Food and Drug Administration relating to "Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas. * *  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 26 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced the "Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8390. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance that provide coverage for mental health services and substan  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 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4350. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Hospi  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

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. S. 4334. A bill to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purpo  more