WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9188. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain spouses eligible for services under the disabled veterans' outreach program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Jimmy  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Compassionate Care Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 29. H.R. 9237. A bill to improve end-of-life care; 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, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Feed the Community Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9189. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow charitable donations of food transportation vehicles and food storage equipment to receive the tax same treatment as charitable donations of food inventory in the case of donations to nonprofit organizations which provide food to communities in need; to the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Marine Energy Technologies Acceleration Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 29. H.R. 9238. A bill to accelerate the commercialization of marine energy technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., introduced the "No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9191. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., and Andy Ogles, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Streamlining Income-Driven, Manageable Payments on Loans for Education Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9192. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include notification and automatic enrollment procedures for borrowers who are delinquent on loans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced the "Safeguarding Infants From Dangerous Sleep Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 29. H.R. 9241. A bill to provide that weighted sleep products for infants shall be considered banned hazardous products under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 29. H.R. 9244. A bill to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determine  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "American Housing and Economic Mobility Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 29. H.R. 9245. A bill to make housing more affordable, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Veterans' Affairs, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall w  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Pregnancy Empowerment Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9196. A bill to prohibit consideration of pregnancy status when filing for divorce; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Nike  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 24. H. Res. 1392. A resolution recognizing the significance of "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month" in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Recognizing the significance of "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month" in A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Bureau of Industry and Security Information Technology Modernization Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 29. H.R. 9247. A bill to require modernization of information technology systems and applications of the Bureau of Industry and Security; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced the "Active Shooter Alert Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 29. H.R. 9250. A bill to create an Active Shooter Alert Communications Network, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Scarper Ridge Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9204. A bill to adjust the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area to include the Scarper Ridge property; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Zoe Lofgren, D-Cal  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., introduced the "National Gun Violence Research Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9253. A bill to provide for a coordinated national research program to examine the nature, causes, consequences, and prevention of violence and unintended injury and death relating to gun ownership, use, and trafficking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Science,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Great Bend of the Gila National Monument Establishment Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9257. A bill to establish the Great Bend of the Gila National Monument in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Earl Blumenau  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., introduced the "Patient Access Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9184. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude from antikickback and other sanctions certain travel and lodging arrangements between manufacturers of drugs and individuals being administered such drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, fo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Disrupt Fentanyl Pill Production Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9258. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require pill press molds to bear a unique serial number, to amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit the knowing possession of a pill press mold with intent to manufacture certain counterfeit substances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Freedom From Unfair Gun Taxes Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9260. A bill to prohibit State excise taxes on firearms and ammunition manufacturers and dealers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Mike Collins, R-Ga., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Cory Mills, R-Fla., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Nick Langworthy, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., introduced the "Continued Presence Improvement Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9261. A bill to protect certain victims of human trafficking by expanding the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant such aliens continued presence in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., and Delia Ramirez, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. H. Res. 1396. A resolution recognizing a half century of the independence of the Republic of Cabo Verde and celebrating the contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Steven Ho  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9263. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for investments in innovative agricultural technology; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supporting Innovation in Agriculture   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Campus Accountability and Safety Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9264. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act to combat campus sexual assault, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., introduced the "Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9266. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to restrict the sale and procurement of certain weapons and ammunition by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Stopping PRC Environmental Exploitation and Degradation Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9265. A bill to combat the negative environmental, ecological, and public health impacts of People's Republic of China and People's Republic of China-linked investments in sub-Saharan Africa; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subseq  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Removing Emissions to Mend Our Vulnerable Earth Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9212. A bill to establish the Interagency Group on Large-Scale Carbon Management in the National Science and Technology Council and a Federal Carbon Removal Initiative, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a perio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Preserving Rural Housing Investments Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9267. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the tax-exempt controlled entity rules with respect to certain stock of government-sponsored enterprises; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9271. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program for telehealth services furnished by Indian health programs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced the "Workforce for AI Trust Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9215. A bill to facilitate the growth of multidisciplinary and diverse teams that can advance the development and training of safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Sho  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "End Kidney Deaths Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9275. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit for non-directed living kidney donations; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Smithsonian History of American Women and Latino Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9274. A bill to permit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. H. Res. 1397. A resolution expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Susan Wild, D-Pa., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Seth   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Destination Reception Assistance Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9217. A bill to establish, in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board and to authorize a grant program for providing funding for medium-term services to eligible arrivals in destination States and localities to promote their self-sufficiency, reduce costs of ext  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Defining Male and Female Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9218. A bill to establish a clear and consistent biological definition of male and female; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Harris, R-Md., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Keith Self, R-Texas, Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Lisa C. McClai  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9183. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to add qualified semiconductor design expenditures to the advanced manufacturing investment credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Jo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9223. A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to prohibit nonconsensual release of a nondebtor entity's liability to an entity other than the debtor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Henry  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "Restricting Environmental Gamesmanship Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9277. A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from implementing environmental justice standards when issuing rules, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Science, Space, and Technology, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Ove  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Helping Improve Recruitment and Retention Efforts for Prosecutors Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9225. A bill to direct the Attorney General to establish a single grant program to make grants to hire prosecutors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Baird, R-Ind., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Porch Pirates Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9227. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to extend to matter left for collection by private or commercial interstate carriers the same protections as matter carried throughout the country as interstate or foreign commerce; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jim Costa, D-Cali  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. H. Res. 1398. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2024, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2024, as "Nat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9228. A bill to prevent discrimination, including harassment, in employment; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, Oversight and Accountability, and Veterans' Affairs  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced the "Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9284. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to limit the interest rate on student loans incurred by a servicemember before military service and consolidated or refinanced during military service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bon  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Mail Accessibility and Inclusion for Low-Income Families Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9229. A bill to provide free post office boxes to individuals who are unhoused or experiencing housing instability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., S  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. H. Res. 1394. A resolution celebrating the principles of democracy, religious pluralism, human rights, and the rule of law shared by both the United States and India, the strong people-to-people ties between the United States and India, and the success of the Indian diaspora in the United States; The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Residential Recovery for Seniors Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9232. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish coverage for certain residential substance use disorder services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., and Carol Miller, R-W.Va. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., introduced the "Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9234. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 27. S. 4991. A bill to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Edward J. Markey, D-Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. S. 4961. A bill to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Debbie Staben  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. S. 4953. A bill to establish the Wildlife Movement and Movement Area Grant Program and the State and Tribal Migration Research Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Wildlife Movement Through Partnerships Act". SEC.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Smarter Weather Forecasting for Water Management, Farming, and Ranching Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 27. S. 4975. A bill to require the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to carry out pilot projects relating to improved subseasonal to seasonal forecasting in agriculture and water management, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced the "No Kings Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 27. S. 4973. A bill to reassert the constitutional authority of Congress to determine the general applicability of the criminal laws of the United States, and for other purposes; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Bivens Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. S. 4940. A bill to provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii *   more