WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Airborne Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9000. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for certain indoor air quality assessments and improvements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Airborne Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Indoor air quality credit. SEC. 3. Indoor air quality  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced legislation on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 10. H.R. 8960. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow participation in certain Fulbright programs to qualify for the repayment plan for public service employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Repayment plan for public service employees. Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9001. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relating to physician-owned hospitals; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9002. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment credit for converting non- residential buildings to affordable housing; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., John B. Larson, D-Conn., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., introduced the "No Bias in the Baseline Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 8979. A bill to clarify that the baseline is based on current laws and the assumption of continuation of current levels of discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Bias in t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., introduced the "Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9007. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg, in recognition of his contributions to the security, unity, and defense of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, Gerald E. Co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Spacecraft Cybersecurity Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 10. H.R. 8965. A bill to promote the development of certain plans, policies, and standards for managing cybersecurity risks and protecting sensitive technology relating to National Aeronautics and Space Administration spacecraft systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced legislation on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 10. H.R. 8967. A bill to extend the authority of the Secretary of the Army to enter into a contract, partnership, or grant with a non-profit organization for the purpose of providing financial support for the maintenance and sustainment of infrastructure and facilities at military service memorials and museums that highlight the role of women in the military; to th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced legislation on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 8982. A bill to authorize NASA to reimburse Chincoteague for drinking water well replacement costs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. * * * SECTION 1. Drinking water well replacement for Chincoteague, Virginia.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Military Assets Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 10. H.R. 8969. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense related to entering military, naval, or coast guard property, are inadmissible and deportable; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Declaration of Energy Independence Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9017. A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to make certain adjustments to the royalty rates for leases for oil and gas extraction on Federal land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Harriet   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on July 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 10. H.J. Res. 181. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Neal P  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "No Tax Breaks for Drug Ads Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4691. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for prescription drugs; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4680. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Jens Stoltenberg, in recognition of his contributions to the security, unity, and defense of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 761. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2024 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2024, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., John Hoe  more