WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced the "UAP Transparency Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8424. A bill to require the release to the public of all documents, reports, and other records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., and Eric Burlison, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  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 26 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8403. A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Scott   more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8349. A bill to establish the position of National Roadway Safety Advocate within the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "DOT Victim and Survivor Advocate Act". SEC. 2. Position of National   more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced a resolution on May 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1244. A resolution censuring Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Jr., for knowingly violating the Federal recusal statute and binding ethics standards; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Brendan B  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Vaccines In Trial and Liability Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8380. A bill to criminalize fraudulent statements made with respect to clinical vaccine trials; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced a joint resolution on May 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H.J. Res. 152. 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 "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments"; to the Com  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1252. A resolution honoring the commitment and care of emergency medical services personnel; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Lori   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. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "President Donald J. Trump Congressional Gold Medal Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8386. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to President Donald J. Trump in recognition of his exceptional leadership and dedication to strengthening America's diplomatic relations during his presidency; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Randy  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 146. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Clarifying the Eligibility of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients and Certain Other Noncitizens for a Qualified Health Plan through   more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8421. A bill to abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks, to repeal the Federal Reserve Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Tim Burchett, R-T  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 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. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8394. A bill to restrict the Chinese Government from accessing United States capital markets and exchanges if it fails to comply with international laws relating to finance, trade, and commerce; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Let Trump Speak Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8410. A bill to prohibit judges from issuing gag orders in certain circumstances; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bob Good, R-Va., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Eli Crane, R-Ariz., and Eric Burlison, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Let Trump Speak Act  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 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Restoring Law and Order Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4339. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program for law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Restoring Law and Or  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 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