WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Family Cord Blood Banking Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8882. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat amounts paid for private umbilical cord blood, or umbilical cord tissue, banking services as medical care expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  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. 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. 3 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "Missile Technology Controls Revision Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8892. A bill to modify certain provisions relating to bilateral agreements and AUKUS defense trade cooperation under the Arms Export Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Preserving Veteran' Legacy Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8893. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to burials, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Don Davis, D-N.C., and Morg  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8926. A bill to modify and reauthorize the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "DFC Mode  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. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Freeze Aid for Student Assaulters Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8902. A bill to make certain individuals ineligible to receive any Federal financial aid under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., and Mike Kelly, R-Pa. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Returning Power to the People Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8928. A bill to provide for certain reforms pertaining to Chevron deference; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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. 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. 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. 6 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1336. A resolution calling on Vice President Kamala D. Harris to convene and mobilize the principal officers of the executive departments of the Cabinet to activate section 4 of the 25th Amendment to declare President Joseph R. Biden incapable of executing the duties of his office and to immediately exercise powers as Acting President; to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced the "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Withdrawal Cap Adjustment Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8908. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to limit the funding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to an amount equal to $1; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., and Byron Donalds, R-Fla. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, introduced the "Accessibility Constituent Communication Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8930. A bill to require that each agency provide any communication in alternative accessible communication formats; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Accessibility Constituent Communication Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Alternative accessible com  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, introduced the "Blind Americans Return to Work Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8878. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to require the Commissioner of Social Security to carry out a demonstration project relating to disability benefits of blind individuals; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1338. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "American Patriotism Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Josh Brech  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 the "Securing America's Federal Equipment in Supply Chains Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4651. A bill to require agencies to use information and communications technology products obtained from original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. *  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. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced the "Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4652. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., John Cornyn, R-Texas,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Classification Reform for Transparency Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4648. A bill to require the President to establish a task force on streamlining the classified national security information system and narrowing of the criteria for classification of information, to make improvements with respect to such classification system, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 754. A resolution commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, who, 3 years ago, stood in the face of brutal harassment, beatings, and torture to protest against the Communist Cuban regime, demanding access to their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and freedom; to the Committee on Foreign Re  more