WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "American Agricultural Security Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8447. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish centers of excellence for agricultural security research, extension, and education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8426. A bill to secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpa  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Arming Cartels Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8427. A bill to prohibit the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of .50 caliber rifles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 fall wit  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "Boosting University Investments in Low-Income Districts Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8451. A bill to establish a grant program for certain institutions of higher education to plan and implement projects for economic and community development in economically distressed communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8430. A bill to make certain adjustments pertaining to the Alternatives to Detention program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., August Pfluger, R-Texas, Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, Clay Higgins, R-La., Ba  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8452. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced legislation on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8456. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to implement certain recommendations made by the Comptroller General with respect to disaster recovery, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Fina  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced legislation on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8454. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to add to matters covered by counseling in the Transition Assistance Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Counseling in the Transition Assistance Program regarding sexual assault, sexual or gender harassment, and intimate partner violence. Section 1142(b) of title 10, United Sta  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced legislation on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8438. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit qualified distributions from section 529 plans for certain transportation and parking expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Qualified distributions from section 529 plans for certain transportation   more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health in Schools Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 2. H.R. 8444. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to establish grant programs to promote mental health in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cos  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1259. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * Expre  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1260. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2024 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Ja  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 703. A resolution designating a day in May 2024, as "Disability Reproductive Equity Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-H  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 706. A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mi  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 707. A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y  more