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. 30 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1305. A resolution rescinding the subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee on September 23, 2021, October 6, 2021, and February 9, 2022, and withdrawing the recommendations finding Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Randall Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro in contempt of Congress; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to   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. 29 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8860. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the paid family and medical leave credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Was  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. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced the "Chip Equipment Quality, Usefulness and Integrity Protection Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8826. A bill to prohibit covered entities that receive financial assistance relating to semiconductors from purchasing certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment from foreign entities of concern or subsidiaries of foreign entities of concern, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "Capital Markets Impact of Federal Reserve Study Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8802. A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to carry out a joint study of the impact of certain proposed rules on trading and capital markets activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Com  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Family Reunification Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8804. A bill to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to DNA test family units; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Illegal Labor Accountability Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8803. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil money penalty for hiring, recruiting, and referral violations; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Maintaining Innovation and Safe Technologies Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8832. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on payment under the Medicare program for certain items involving artificial intelligence; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determine  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 24. S.J. Res. 100. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants fo  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