WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Congressional Gold Medal Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8521. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Joan Trumpauer Mulholland in recognition of her unique and substantial contributions to American life through her life- long commitment to social justice and equality for all citizens, exhibited both through direct action, at great personal risk, and through  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8469. A bill to establish in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security a program to promote the cybersecurity field to disadvantaged communities, including older individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, geographically diverse communities, socioeconomi  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Department of the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Enterprise Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8476. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to designate the Deputy Under Secretary of the Army as principal official responsible for explosive ordnance disposal; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. (a) Sho  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Total Army Analysis Explosive Ordnance Disposal Domestic Response Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8473. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to submit to Congress a report in the event that the assessment of the Army force structure using the process known as ``Total Army Analysis'' does not include certain missions; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep.  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Children's Safe Welcome Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8502. A bill to provide protections for children in immigration custody, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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, July 12 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8525. A bill to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by   more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced legislation on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8519. A bill to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for disinformation research grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Marj  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Right to Contraception Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4381. A bill to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Coastal Georgia Flooding Prevention Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4383. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to provide for environmental infrastructure in coastal Georgia; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Coastal Georgia Flooding Pre  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "East Point Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4382. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to provide for environmental infrastructure in East Point, Georgia; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "East Point Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act". SEC. 2. East Point, Georg  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Georgia Stormwater Management Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4384. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to provide for environmental infrastructure in Columbus, Henry, and Clayton Counties, Georgia; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Georgia Stormwater Management Act". SEC. 2. Columbus, Henry, a  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Empowering States to Protect Seniors From Bad Actors Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4371. A bill to amend the Investor Protection and Securities Reform Act of 2010 to provide grants to States for enhanced protection of senior investors and senior policyholders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warn  more