WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the "Right to Trial Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8856. A bill to protect the constitutional right to trial and discourage imposition of extended sentences for defendants who elect to go to trial instead of accepting a plea offer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, Mary Gay Scanl  more

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. 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. 30 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1306. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2024, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and safe storage of guns in the home; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Sydney Kamlager-Dove,   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. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced legislation on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8855. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect unborn children; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on June 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1317. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of June 24 through July 3, 2024, as "National Tire Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Tire Safety Week" to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance; to the Committee on Transportation  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. 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. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Celestial Time Standardization Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8837. A bill to require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to develop celestial time standardization to support future operations and infrastructure on and around the Moon and other celestial bodies other than Earth, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Tec  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8807. A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the j  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. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "American Food Supply Chain Resiliency Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8833. A bill to mend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and maintain Regional Food and Supply Chain Resource Centers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Overseas Americans Financial Access Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8873. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exception from certain reporting requirements with respect to the foreign accounts of individuals who live abroad; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Eric Swalwell, D-Calif.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced the "America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8811. A bill to reauthorize the America's Conservation Enhancement Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., introduced the "Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8836. A bill to establish the Wildlife Movement and Movement Area Grant Program and the State and Tribal Migration Research Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Wildlife   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