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. 16 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Helping Owners With Unaffordable Shoddy Edicts Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8624. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination relating to energy efficiency standards for housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for   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. 16 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "Guarding American Zones Against Palestinian Immigration Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8629. A bill to provide that an alien who holds a passport issued by the Palestinian Authority may not be admitted or paroled into the United States or be issued a visa or other documentation to enter the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ari  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "Treasury Reserve Unveiling Memorable Portrait Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8620. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to print $500 Federal reserve notes featuring a portrait of the 45th President of the United States; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Treasury Reserve Unveili  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. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Modernizing Wildfire Safety and Prevention Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8656. A bill to provide for the implementation of certain recommendations from the Report of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and the Workforce, Oversight and Accountability, Armed Services, Ene  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8659. A bill to allow women greater access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs intended for routine use, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on Federal funding of contraceptive methods; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to   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. 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. H. Res. 1272. A resolution calling on the Biden Administration to pursue censure of Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), refer the issue to the United Nations Security Council, and reaffirm that all measures will be taken to prevent the regime in Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is  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. 17 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "No American Land for Communist China Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8693. A bill to prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal lands in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Carol Miller, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "Child Status Fairness and Modernization Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 8670. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the time at which age is assessed for the purpose of determining whether an alien is an immediate relative; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Del. Eleanor Holmes  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Count the Crimes to Cut Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 8672. A bill to direct the Attorney General of the United States to submit to the Congress a report on Federal criminal offenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Count the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 8673. A bill to establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology the Foundation for Standards and Metrology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Greg Stanton, D-Ar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Delivering for Rural Seniors Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4488. A bill to amend the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 to establish a pilot program to award grants to facilitate home delivery of commodities under the commodity supplemental food program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Brau  more