WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., introduced the "Deliver for Democracy Act" on July 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9078. A bill to require on-time delivery of periodicals to unlock additional rate authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Angie Craig, D-Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Access to Birth Control Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9104. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraception and medication related to contraception, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Bi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Assurance for Small Business Act" on July 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9031. A bill to require Federal agency heads to submit a report on the implementation of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1374. A resolution honoring the dedication, bravery, and professionalism of correctional officers across the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Elise Stefanik  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 29. S. Res. 781. A resolution supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., James Lankford, R-Okla., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., John Boozman, R-Ark., Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Ale  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Federal Jobs for STARs Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4889. A bill to remove educational barriers to Federal employment for workers who are skilled through alternative routes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "ABLE Awareness Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4910. A bill to direct Federal agencies to provide information on ABLE accounts and to provide grants for increasing awareness of ABLE accounts; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Bernie Sanders, I-V  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "ABLE Employment Flexibility Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4911. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers to contribute to ABLE accounts in lieu of retirement plan contributions; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Bernie Sand  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced legislation on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4909. A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Use of direct deposit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Stop Copay Overpay Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4891. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to limit copayments for outpatient visits for mental health or behavioral health under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4875. A bill to protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4877. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements in the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Safe and Affordable Drugs From Canada Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4918. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Angus S. King  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 29. S. Res. 780. A resolution recognizing August 1, 2024, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb. * * * Recognizing August 1, 2024, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day". Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) recognizes August 1, 2024, as "National Poll Worker Recrui  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4902. A bill to prevent discrimination, including harassment, in employment; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 29. S. Res. 782. A resolution designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as "National Farmers Market Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Peter Welch, D-Vt., John Fetterma  more