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. 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. 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. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Voting Clarity Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8888. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide information regarding voting restrictions to asylum applicants; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Voting Clarity Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Provision of information re  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. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8923. A bill to establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   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. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Lower Grocery Prices Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8898. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on grocery costs to United States consumers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., and Don Davis, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  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. 4 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "User Data Protection Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8929. A bill to prohibit digital platforms from using information about a user unless the user consents to such use, to ensure personal information is considered a property right, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "User Data Protection Act".  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. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act" on July 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4633. A bill to provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of conte  more