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. 2 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Rural Veterans' Improved Access to Benefits Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8881. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permanently authorize the performance of Department of Veterans Affairs disability examinations by non-Department physicians pursuant to contracts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marie Gluese  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. 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 -- 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 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. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced legislation on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4649. A bill to amend the Mutual Security Act of 1954 by declaring that if all NATO countries consent to the accession of Ukraine to NATO membership, the United States will have grounds for withdrawing from the North Atlantic Treaty; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Grounds for i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Childcare Worker Opportunity Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4653. A bill to repeal portions of a regulation issued by the State Superintendent of Education of the District of Columbia that require child care workers to have a degree, a certificate, or a minimum number of credit hours from an institution of higher education; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The b  more