WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Passport Processing Efficiency Act" on Aug. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 9398. A bill to prioritize the processing of United States passport applications submitted at in-person appointments at passport agencies or through the mail, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced the "Colorado Wilderness Act" on Aug. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 9400. A bill to designate certain lands in the State of Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; definition. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Colorado Wilderness Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Additions t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Sept. 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 14. H. Res. 1422. A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Joe Ne  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "Recovery Act" on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9422. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to add a new State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Recovery Act".  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Aug. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 14. H. Res. 1419. A resolution supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and strengthening efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., J  more