WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Strengthening Tribal Families Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8621. A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to support State implementation of Federal standards established under the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Sharice Davids, D-K  more

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. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 164. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements"; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Michae  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "Supercritical Geothermal Research and Development Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8665. A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to direct research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities in support of supercritical geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems in supercritical various conditions, and for other purposes; to the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 165. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance"; to the Committee on Education and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 92. 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; Em  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 94. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 95. 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 "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments"; to the Co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced the "WIOA Planning Extension Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4498. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to extend State plans and other plans from a 4-year period to a 5-year period, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "WIOA Planning Extension Act". SEC. 2.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 93. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements"; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Jo  more