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. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced legislation on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8446. A bill to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., and Eli Crane, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Critical materials included as critical minerals. Section 7002 of the Energy Act  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 2 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1256. A resolution condemning the United Nations moment of silence for Ebrahim Raisolsadati as a blatant disregard of the United Nations Charter; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., and Claudi  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. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 705. A resolution recognizing May 28, 2024, as the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol and commending the service of the U.S. Border Patrol to the United States people; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Thom  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