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. 31 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., introduced a concurrent resolution on June 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Con. Res. 115. Concurrent resolution providing for a joint session of the Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in honor of the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Maria  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on June 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1323. A resolution rejecting the United Nations decision to place the Israel Defense Force on a list of child's rights abusers; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * * Rejecting the United Nations decision to place the Israel D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1325. A resolution supporting the designation of the month of June 2024, as "National Men's Health Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., and Ted Lieu, D-Calif. * * * Supporting the designation of the month of June 2024, as "Nationa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1327. A resolution condemning Azerbaijan for perpetrating an ethnic cleansing campaign against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J. * * * Condemning Azerbaijan for perpetrating an ethnic cleansing campaign against the Armenian population   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. 27 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced the "American Privacy Rights Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8818. A bill to provide Americans with foundational data privacy rights, create strong oversight mechanisms, and establish meaningful enforcement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1311. A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1324. A resolution condemning Uganda's undemocratic human rights regression; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-F  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1321. 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 Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Sy  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Families of Armed Forces Increased Relief Pensions Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8835. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to exempt widows and widowers of veterans from the government pension offset; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Families of Armed Forces Increased Relief Pensions Act" or the "FAIR Pen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1312. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as Veterans Appreciation Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as Veterans Appreciation Month. Whereas United States veterans have answered the Nation's call to serve; Whereas veterans fought th  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. 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced legislation on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4609. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on vessel fires and responses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. GAO report on vessel fires.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4612. A bill to ensure that the background check system used for firearms purchases denies a firearm to a person prohibited from possessing a firearm by a lawful court order governing the pretrial release of the person; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Richar  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. 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