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. 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. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8918. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require electronic communication service providers and remote computing services to report to the Attorney General certain controlled substances violations; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subseq  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. 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. 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. 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "UProot Rioting International Students Engaged in Radical Subversion Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8903. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to revoke the visa of any alien admitted to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act who has been convicted of assault in a police officer or an offense related to rioting; to the Committee on the J  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. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4655. A bill to provide protections for employees of, former employees of, and applicants for employment with Federal agencies, contractors, and grantees whose right to petition or furnish information to Congress is interfered with or denied; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bil  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. 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