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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4552. A bill to enhance the rights of domestic employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill  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. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4539. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain provisions with respect to qualified ABLE programs permanent; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., John Boozman, R-Ark., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Peter Welch, D-Vt.  more