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. 4 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Clean Water SRF Parity Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8916. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif. * * * SECTI  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. 3 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorder Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8885. A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to create a grant program to promote Federal, State, and local coordination to address substance use needs of families in the child welfare system, in order to improve child well-being and permanency; to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced the "Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8880. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of forms that the Secretary sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Honoring Our K9 Heroes Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8887. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a grant program to increase access to medical care for retired Federal working dogs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  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. 3 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Regional Partnership Grants Reauthorization Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8890. A bill to reauthorize the Regional Partnership Grant program under subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act for 5 years, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8879. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve claims, made under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, regarding military sexual trauma, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill. * * * SECT  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. 6 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1337. A resolution remembering the lives lost and honoring the survivors two years after the Independence Day Parade shooting that occurred on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4647. A bill to require the transfer of regulatory control of certain munitions exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Richard J. Durbin, D-I  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. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on July 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 752. A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the second anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. * * * Expressing the con  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4645. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during military service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate or refinance student loans incurred before military service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Aff  more