WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1290. A resolution recognizing June 12, 2024, as this year's observance of "Philippines Independence Day" to honor the 126th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Darre  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8711. A bill to amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to include as an additional right or privilege of commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (and their beneficiaries) certain leave provided under title 10, United States Code to commissioned officers of the Army (or their beneficiaries); to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.   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. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Con. Res. 113. Concurrent resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former President George H.W. Bush on the occasion of his 100th birthday; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kay Granger, R-Texas, Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Morgan Luttr  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. 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. 24 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on June 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. S. Res. 737. A resolution supporting Senate military-connected fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * Supporting Senate military-connected fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes. Resolved, SECTION 1. Stars of Valor Fellowships program.   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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 733. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., and John Barrasso, R-Wyo. * * * Honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch. Whereas Patrick Gene G  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Conscience Protection Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4524. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against health care entities that do not participate in abortion, and to strengthen implementation and enforcement of Federal conscience laws; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4518. 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, Catherine Cortez Mast  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