WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., introduced the "First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act" on May 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 8568. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Rhode Island Regiment, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Jim Costa, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Families Over Fees Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 19. S. 4435. A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on incarcerated individuals and their families, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Familie  more