WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1295. A resolution expressing support for the designation of Sunday, June 16, 2024, as "Father's Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 as fall within the jurisdiction o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8732. A bill to enhance the rights of domestic employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Accountability, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. H.R. 8702. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1285. A resolution condemning the pro-abortion policies of the Biden administration; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Michael Guest, R-Miss., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1300. A resolution condemning campus protest backers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Jim Baird, R-Ind., Clay Higgins, R-La., Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Debb  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Secure Storage Information Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8719. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require a Federal firearms licensee to provide secure firearms storage information to a prospective firearm transferee, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gun safe credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Religious Freedom and Fairness Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8720. A bill to amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit preferential Federal grant treatment for atheist groups, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Banks, R-Ind., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Jeff Duncan, R-S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1303. A resolution condemning the Biden administration's politically motivated ban on liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 732. A resolution celebrating the 247th anniversary of the creation of the flag of the United States and expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., and Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * Celebrating the 247th anniversary of th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Workforce Development Modernization Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4526. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to expand the types of one-stop centers used to provide services; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Workforce Developmen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the "Preserving JROTC Programs Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4513. A bill to expand eligibility for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit participation; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 736. A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of July as "`National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Accountability Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4521. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Mike Crapo,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced a joint resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S.J. Res. 96. 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 Health, Education, Lab  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4532. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Thune, R-S.D., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Marsha Blackburn, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Foreign Extortion Prevention Technical Corrections Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4548. A bill to make a technical correction to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 by repealing section 5101 and enacting an updated version of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * 1. SHORT TITLE  more