WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1250. A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Baines Johnson's Great Society; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, and Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * Commemorating the  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 24 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Improving Menopause Care for Veterans Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8347. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on menopause care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Menopause Care for Veterans  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. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Latino Youth Mental Health Empowerment Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8376. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national awareness and outreach campaign to improve mental health among the Hispanic and Latino youth population; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Andr  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Small Business Language Accessibility Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 8425. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to revise a rule relating to language translation assistance with respect to certain needs assessments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Strengthening Our Pediatric Mental Health Workforce Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8375. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States on strategies under Medicaid and CHIP to increase pediatric mental and behavioral health provider education, training, recruitment, retention, and support, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8377. A bill to amend the Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act to expand the areas of focus regarding childhood suicide, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, S  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Filling Public Safety Vacancies Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8420. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently de  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Indian Ocean Region Strategic Review Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8378. A bill to strengthen the role of the United States with respect to the Indian Ocean region, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Indian Ocean Region Strategic Review Act o  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 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 24 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced the "HCT/P Modernization Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8251. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to streamline regulatory oversight of human cell and tissue products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "The HCT/P M  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H. Res. 1234. A resolution celebrating the East Bay Regional Park District's 90th anniversary; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John Garamendi, D-Calif., Josh Harder, D-Calif., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., and Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. * * * Celebrating the East Bay Regional Park District'  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Program Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8404. A bill to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to create a Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value Based Payment Program exempt from budget neutrality adjustment requirements, and to amend section 1128A of title XI of the Social Security Act to create a new statutory exception for the provision of  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Preparing Election Administrators for AI Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8353. A bill to require the Election Assistance Commission to develop voluntary guidelines for the administration of elections that address the use and risks of artificial intelligence technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick  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. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8383. A bill to improve obstetric emergency care; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., and Kim Schrier, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act". SEC. 2. Obstetric emergency training program.   more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Small Dollar Loan Certainty Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8356. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to provide for a safe harbor for small-dollar credit products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Dollar Loan Certainty Act". SEC. 2. Safe harbor for small-dollar credit products.  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced the "Baby Food Safety Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8385. 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 Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced the "Taiwan Allies Fund Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8358. A bill to support Taiwan's international space, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Mike Lawler, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Advancing Opportunity for Hibernians Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8406. A bill to add Ireland to the E3 nonimmigrant visa program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Advancing Opportunity for Hibernians Act" or the "AOH Act". SEC. 2. E-3 visas for Irish nationals.  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8419. A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide funding for United States victims of state-sponsored terrorism by ensuring consistent and meaningful distributions from the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, and for other purposes; to the Co  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Domenic and Ed's Law" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8407. A bill to provide for the discharge of parent borrower liability if a student on whose behalf a parent has received certain student loans becomes disabled; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Kevi  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. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8362. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to host regular U.S.-Africa Leaders Summits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit and related matters. (a) In general.--The Secretary of State shall, subject to the availability of f  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1248. A resolution recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workfo  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. 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. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Defending American Property Abroad Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8411. A bill to establish prohibitions with respect to vessels loaded or previously held at ports, harbors, or marine terminals in certain Western Hemisphere countries and with respect to which land owned, held, or controlled directly or indirectly by United States persons that is necessary to access the ports, harbors,   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Setting the Table for Transition Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 8442. A bill to temporarily expand the supplemental nutrition assistance program income eligibility of households that include certain veterans; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Setting the Table for Tr  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Clinical Trial Modernization Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8412. A bill to modernize clinical trials and remove barriers for participation in clinical trials, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fal  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 28 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Union Transparency and Accountability Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8367. A bill to ensure labor organization transparency and accountability; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Union Transparency and Accountability Act". SEC. 2. Disclosure requirements. SEC. 3. Civil fines relating to disclosure violation  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1237. A resolution recognizing "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif. * * * Recognizing "Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day". Whereas necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common cause of death in hospitalized premature infan  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8370. 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 othe  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Lethal Means Safety Training Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8418. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the Lethal Means Safety and Suicide Prevention training course of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., and Mike Levin, D-Calif. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "Fire Ready Nation Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 4343. A bill to establish and maintain a coordinated program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that improves wildfire, fire weather, fire risk, and smoke related forecasting, detection, modeling, observations, and service delivery, and to address growing needs in the wildland-urban interface, and for other purposes  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