WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "Stop Comstock Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8796. A bill to revise sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, United States Code, and section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1305), and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Conscience Protection Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8857. 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 Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Doug LaMalfa, R-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced a joint resolution on June 27, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H.J. Res. 170. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture relating to "Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Finan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced legislation on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8800. A bill to designate the bald eagle as the national bird; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., and Don S.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced legislation on June 26, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8841. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, as the "Floyd B. Olson Post Office"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Angie Craig, D-Minn.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8801. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide more opportunities for mothers to succeed, and for other purposes; 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 each case for consideration   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H.J. Res. 168. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2"; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8863. A bill to amend the Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2022 to extend the sunset, to require a determination with respect to the imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1308. A resolution recognizing June 19, 2024, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Stephen F. Lynch, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced the "Right to Vote Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8825. A bill to protect the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Scot  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1314. A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well- being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "Tribal Courts Support Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8829. A bill to expedite new Tribal court assessments and base support funding, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., and Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tribal Courts Support Act". SEC. 2. Indian   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "High Court Gift Ban Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8830. A bill to prohibit Federal judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Cas  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8848. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Raul M. G  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8809. A bill to establish a national motor carrier safety selection standard for entities that contract with certain motor carriers to transport goods, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Da  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Storing All Firearms Effectively and Safely Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8877. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit for certain gun safes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Troy Carter,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Medicare-X Choice Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4616. A bill to establish a public health plan; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 749. A resolution recognizing June 2024, as "LGBTQ Pride Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., John Fetterman, D-Pa.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 743. A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Chr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4629. A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and marital status in the administration and provision of child welfare services, to improve safety, well-being, and permanency for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender , and queer or questioni  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 744. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2024, as "Stonewall Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Chr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4595. A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Chris Van Holle  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced legislation on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4610. A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Designation of bald eagle as national bird.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Housing Acquisitions Review and Transparency Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4620. A bill to modify the premerger notification requirements under the Clayton Act with respect to certain acquisitions of residential property, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., El  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 750. A resolution commending the Professional Women's Hockey League Minnesota for winning the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League title on May 29, 2024; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * Commending the Professional Women's Hockey League Minneso  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "American Energy Efficiency Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4615. A bill to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Stop Comstock Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4619. A bill to revise sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, United States Code, and section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1305), and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich  more