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. 24 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8725. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit to Congress a report on the option to elect to pay cost-sharing under a prescription drug plan or MA-PD plan in monthly capped amounts; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a per  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. 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. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8710. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts contributed to a 529 plan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John James, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Deduction for contributions to 529 plan. (a) In general.--Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesign  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. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1286. A resolution supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ("Gavi"); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Maria Elvira Sa  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. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1296. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2024, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., and Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. * * * Expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2024, as "Women Veterans Appreciat  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8733. A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse for information relating to child abuse and neglect; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Re  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8734. A bill to amend the Northern Border Security Review Act to require updates to the northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Thomas Tiffany  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Home of Your Own Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8714. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a program to provide homeownership assistance grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for co  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. 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. 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. 21 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 729. A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2024 as "African-American Music Appreciation Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laph  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Restoring Justice for Workers Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4502. A bill to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Alex Padilla, D-Calif.  more