WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Empowering Women in Agriculture Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9363. A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to expand outreach and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who are women, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-Calif., introduced the "Strengthening Tracking of Poisonous Tranq Requiring Analyzed National Quantification Act" on Aug. 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9347. A bill to include the identification of countries that are significant sources of xylazine in the annual International Narcotics Control Strategy Report; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1410. 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 Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. * * * Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Veterans' Transition to Trucking Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9339. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to approve interstate commerce carrier apprenticeship programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va. *   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1409. A resolution standing in solidarity with the Venezuelan people and condemning Nicolas Maduro's attempt to steal the Venezuelan Presidential election; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Darren Soto, D-Fla.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced the "Secure DOD Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9297. A bill to prohibit the Department of Defense from acquiring certain information technology products manufactured by certain foreign companies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Secure DOD Act". SEC. 2.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Internet Reach and Access Now Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9299. A bill to make certain improvements relating to the coordination of efforts to promote internet freedom and access to information in Iran, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salaz  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced legislation on Aug. 2, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9322. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 675 Wolf Ledges Parkway in Akron, Ohio, as the "Judge James R. Williams Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Jim Jordan, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H.J. Res. 199. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards fo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 800. A resolution condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, honoring the victims who were killed and injured at the rally, and calling for unity and civility in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-K  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 804. A resolution recognizing Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the President-elect of Venezuela; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo. * * * Recognizing Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the President-elec  more