WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Promoting a Strong Child Welfare Workforce Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9061. A bill to amend section 436 of the Social Security Act to increase funding for the retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., and Dwight Evans, D-Pa. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., introduced the "Legal Guardianship Inclusion Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9063. A bill to amend subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to promote permanency for youth by strengthening support networks for children, youth, and families at risk of entering the child welfare system; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., introduced the "Parents Engaging With Experienced Resilient Mentors Act" on July 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9041. A bill to amend section 431 of the Social Security Act to include peer mentoring service programs in the provision of certain services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9101. A bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9068. A bill to assist States in carrying out projects to expand the child care workforce and child care facilities in the States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th  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. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1367. A resolution establishing the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump; to the Committee on Rules. * * * SECTION 1. Establishment; composition. (a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the House of Representatives the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump (hereafter in this resolution re  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. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "Regulatory Review Improvement Act" on July 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9085. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications to how agencies conduct periodic reviews of agency rules, 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 consid  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced legislation on July 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9047. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify provisions relating to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Kidnapping; sexual abuse; illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors. SEC. 2. C  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on July 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1363. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., James Moylan, R-Guam, Mike Bost, R-Ill., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Mike Flood, R-Neb., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Cliff  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "IRS Overreach Prevention Act" on July 23, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9109. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from implementing or continuing a free, public electronic tax return-filing service option; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Steve Wom  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. 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. 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