WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced the "Supporting Access to Falls Education and Prevention and Strengthening Training Efforts and Promoting Safety Initiatives for Veterans Act" on July 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9179. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Falls Prevention of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act" on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9120. A bill to establish an integrated national approach to respond to ongoing and expected effects of extreme weather and climate change by protecting, managing, and conserving the fish, wildlife, and plants of the United States, and to maximize Government efficiency and reduce costs, in cooperation with   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1381. A resolution commemorating the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Protecting American Industry and Labor From International Trade Crimes Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9151. A bill to strengthen the Department of Justice's enforcement against trade-related crimes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Nathan  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., introduced the "Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9154. A bill to amend titles 11 and 28 of the United States Code to modify the compensation payable to trustees serving in cases under chapter 7 of such title; to extend the term of certain temporary offices of bankruptcy judge; and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Be  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Appalachian Trail Centennial Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9159. A bill to enhance the preservation, maintenance, and management of national historic trails and national scenic trails, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Appalachian Trail Centenni  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Improving Mentorship in STEM Higher Education Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9134. A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out a mentorship demonstration program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on July 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1375. A resolution recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced a joint resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H.J. Res. 193. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Ensuring Health in SNAP Act " on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9169. A bill to amend section 7 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit State agencies to restrict the use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to prevent the purchase of soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts (such as cakes, pies, cookies, and similar products); to the Committee on Ag  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 24. H. Res. 1389. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through August 30, 2024, as the second annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va. * * * Supporting the designation of the week of August 26 through Aug  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Destruction Initiative for Stored Precursors Overseas and Safe Enforcement Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9172. A bill to establish the Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative to promote bilateral counterdrug interdiction efforts with the governments of specified countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joaquin Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Labor Enforcement to Securely Protect Workers" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9137. A bill to safeguard the rights of workers and protect children by responsibly increasing civil monetary penalties and other means; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently dete  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1384. A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2024 as "PCOS Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., Debbie Wasserman Schultz  more