WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1281. A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and Brad Finstad, R-Minn. * * * Celebrati  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. 24 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., introduced the "Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8715. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a pilot program under which the Secretary enters into public-private partnerships with eligible entities to distribute to mothers of newborn infants newborn supply kits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1284. A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation for the bravery and valor of the Allied forces who participated in the Normandy landings on the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequentl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a joint resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S.J. Res. 97. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor  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. 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. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced the "Reproductive Empowerment and Support through Optimal Restoration Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4533. A bill to expand and promote research and data collection on reproductive health conditions, to provide training opportunities for medical professionals to learn how to diagnose and treat reproductive health conditions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, La  more