WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9060. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the biodiesel fuels credit and the biodiesel mixture credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., and Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Biodiesel Tax Credit Ext  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., introduced the "Fair and Efficient Regulatory Commonsense Act" on July 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9077. A bill to transfer the duties of the Office of Public Participation of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to a Public Participation Division within the Office of External Affairs of such Commission, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Pe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1369. A resolution remembering the life of Corey Comperatore who passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., John Joyce, R-Pa., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Chrissy Houlahan, D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1365. A resolution calling for the termination of United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle from her position, effective immediately; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Joe Wilson, R-S.C., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Nicole Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, introduced the "Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act" on July 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9083. A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require States to include supporting the physical security, cybersecurity, and resilience of local distribution systems in State energy security plans; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on July 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1362. A resolution expressing condemnation of political violence and denouncing the attempted assassination of Former President Donald J. Trump; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla. * * * Expressing condemnation of political violence and denouncing the attempted assassination of Former  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0 Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9107. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report on the status and timeline for completion of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, and Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla. * *  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced a resolution on July 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1364. A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio. * * * Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced the "Safe Freight Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9074. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require Class I railroad carriers to operate certain freight trains with 2-person crews, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "American Tax Dollars for American Solar Manufacturing Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4873. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit allowance of the advanced manufacturing production credit for components produced by foreign entities of concern; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Jon Ossoff, D-Ga  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 "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. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "American Cures Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4879. A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "American Cures Act  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. 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