WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "Juror Non-Discrimination Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8707. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify that protection for jurors on the basis of sex includes sexual orientation and gender identity; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. H.R. 8704. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Sp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Foreign Research Transparency Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. H.R. 8703. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the primary recipient of a grant has access to all information related to the research funded by such grant, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Foreign Research Transparency A  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Homes for Young Adults Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8722. A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide housing assistance for youth and young adults who are unstably housed; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Delia Ramire  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1297. A resolution recognizing National Black Brewers Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga. * * * Recognizing National Black Brewers Day. Whereas the Congressional Black Caucus understands that the rich tapestry of the Nation is woven with the vibrant threads of  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. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1282. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3018) to authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3018) to authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders. Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the Hous  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. 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. 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 the "Marshall Walter Major Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act " on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4528. A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor in recognition of his significance to the nation as an athlete, trailblazer, role model, and equal rights advocate; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 735. A resolution designating July 17, 2024, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Christoph  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. 22 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced legislation on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4536. A bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 600 East First Street in Rome, Georgia, as the "Harold L. Murphy Federal Building and United States Courthouse." to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Findings. SEC. 2. Designation. S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Hunter Army Airfield Support Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4509. A bill to authorize the appropriation of amounts for the construction of a consolidated rigging facility for the special operations forces at Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Hunter Army Airfield Support Act". SEC. 2. Authorization  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Dads Matter Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4522. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a public awareness campaign to increase awareness of the importance of father inclusion and engagement in improving overall health outcomes during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pens  more