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. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced the "Helping Families Heal Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8470. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make awards to increase or improve access to comprehensive mental and behavioral health services for individuals exposed to violent encounters involving law enforcement personnel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8492. A bill to prohibit wildlife killing contests on public lands, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of th  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "Responsibility in Federal Contracting Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8518. A bill to require that the prevailing wage utilized for purposes of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Davis- Bacon Act), be determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sess  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced legislation on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8501. A bill to prohibit the issuance of licenses for the exportation of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, James McGovern, D-Mass., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., S  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 7 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Increasing Mental Health Options Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8458. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral services; 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 a  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 7 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced the "Stopping Traffickers and Their Accomplices Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8459. A bill to amend the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 to require abortion providers to notify the National Human Trafficking Hotline of victims of trafficking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Brian Babin, R-Texas  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "No Foreign Emoluments Without Congressional Consent Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8485. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit the President, Vice President, Members of Congress, and other senior Executive branch personnel from accepting any foreign emoluments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Ho  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Caring for Mothers Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8465. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to increase health insurance access for individuals placing their newborns for adoption; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Caring for Mothers Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Increasing health insurance access for  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Enabling New Agile Buying-Power and Leveraging Enhancements in Intelligence Community Acquisitions Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4366. A bill to enhance intelligence community acquisitions, and for other purposes; to the Select Committee on Intelligence. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4354. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Chief Zeb Smith Post Office. (a) Designation.--The facility of  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "IVF Protection Act" on May 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4368. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require, as a condition of receiving Federal Medicaid funding, that States do not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4364. A bill to modify the Alternatives to Detention program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and J.D. Vance, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more