WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 163. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emissio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H. Res. 1279. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as "Black Music Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Troy Carter, D-La., Stev  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Health Providers Training Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8681. A bill to ensure that hospitals are considered an eligible entity when awarding health profession opportunity grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Health Providers Training Act". SEC. 2. Eligibility of hospi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Henry C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8699. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop an enforcement mechanism with respect to certain provisions relating to the transport of animals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruct  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Space Technology and Regional Security Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4482. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to develop, in cooperation with allies and partners in the Middle East, an integrated space and satellite security capability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S. Res. 726. A resolution designating June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Ron Wy  more