WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1335. A resolution supporting the designation of July 21, 2024, as "Guam Liberation Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Kevin Mullin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8883. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose campus policies relating to responding to certain incidents of civil disturbance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1330. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Stephen F. Lynch,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1331. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Immigrant Heritage Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Henry C. Johns  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Worker Rights and Support Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8911. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require employers to allow employees to take meal, rest, restroom, and medical breaks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Jonathan J  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., introduced legislation on July 2, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8919. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 151 Highway 74 South in Peachtree City, Georgia, as the "SFC Shawn McCloskey Post Office"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Austin Scott, R-Ga., Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Marjorie Tay  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., introduced the "Protecting American Students Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8913. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain students from the calculation to determine if certain private colleges and universities are subject to the excise tax on net investment income, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-P  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1332. A resolution encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Sunset Chevron Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8889. A bill to provide for the sunset of rules upheld based on Chevron deference; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Education and Workforce Freedom Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8915. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the expenses treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts to include additional elementary and secondary school expenses and certain postsecondary credentialing expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1333. A resolution recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., and Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I. * * * Recognizing the signif  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "University Accountability Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8914. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose penalties with respect to civil rights violations by certain tax-exempt educational institutions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Gregory F. Murphy, R-N  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1329. A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Tenant Empowerment Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8904. A bill to protect and empower residents of certain federally assisted rental housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., James McGovern, D-Mass., Nyd  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Veterans Gun Rights Protection Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8906. A bill to amend titles 18 and 38, United States Code, to permit the lawful carrying of firearms in properties under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subseque  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 755. A resolution designating June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month; considered and agreed to. * * * Designating June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month. Whereas recent cyberattacks and vulnerabilities present cybersecurity risks to individuals and organizations and increase the urgency to grow and sustain a knowledgea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 756. A resolution designating June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Alex Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "City of Atlanta Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4644. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 to increase funding for stormwater management for Atlanta, Georgia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 753. A resolution calling for the immediate release of George Glezmann, a United States citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on December 5, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of all Americans by the Taliban; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * Calling   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4640. A bill to strengthen trafficking victim assistance grant funding; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act". SEC. 2. Grants to assist victims of a severe form  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Housing for All Veterans Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4650. A bill to establish a rental assistance program for low-income veteran families, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Housing for All Veterans Act". SEC. 2. Low-income veteran rental assistance program.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Con. Res. 37. A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * Recognizing the significance of equal p  more