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. 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. 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. 30 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced a concurrent resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Con. Res. 114. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the International Olympic Committee should allow Taiwan to participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics under the national name, flag, and anthem of its own choosing; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., A  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1309. A resolution continuing the promise of Juneteenth: honoring, preserving, and investing in freedmen's settlements; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnso  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., introduced legislation on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8865. A bill to nullify Executive Order 14072 and prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior from implementing, administering, or enforcing such Executive Order or any substantially similar executive order; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Foreign Affairs, and Ways and   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. 31 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced a joint resolution on June 27, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H.J. Res. 171. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational  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. 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. 27 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "Preventing Child Welfare Entry Caused by Poverty Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8813. A bill to amend subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to address child welfare involvement caused by poverty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Youth and Family Engagement in Child Welfare Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8815. A bill to amend subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that youth and parents with lived experience in the child welfare system are consulted on policies, ensuring representation and inclusion of their perspectives in State child welfare program planning; to the Committee on Wa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8850. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to set maximum monthly allowances for milk under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Harder, D-Calif., and Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Maximum monthly allo  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. 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. 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. 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. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Elder Pride Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4613. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish the Office of LGBTQI Inclusion and a rural outreach grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis  more