WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., introduced the "AI Development Practices Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 15. H.R. 9466. A bill to direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology to catalog and evaluate emerging practices and norms for communicating certain characteristics of artificial intelligence systems, including relating to transparency, robustness, resilience, security, safety, and usability, and for other purposes; to the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Amendment Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 9515. A bill to establish an interest-bearing account for the non-Federal contributions to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Susie Lee,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Pipeline Security Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 15. H.R. 9469. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to codify the Transportation Security Administration's responsibility relating to securing pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities against cybersecurity threats, acts of terrorism, and other nefarious acts that jeopardize the physical security or cybersecurity of pipelines,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 15. H.R. 9468. A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., John R. Carter, R-Texas, Ken Calvert, R-Calif., David G. Valadao, R-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Student Food Security Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 9521. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of students to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, establish college student food insecurity demonstration programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Sanctuary City Accountability Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 15. H.R. 9473. A bill to authorize private enforcement of immigration laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sanctuary City Accountability Act". SEC. 2. Private enforcement of immigration laws.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced the "Patent Eligibility Restoration Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 15. H.R. 9474. A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to address matters relating to patent subject matter eligibility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Patent Eligibility Restoration   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "AI Grand Challenges Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 15. H.R. 9475. A bill to authorize the Director of the National Science Foundation to identify grand challenges and award competitive prizes for artificial intelligence research and development; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Enhancing Subnational Diplomacy Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 9524. A bill to enhance subnational diplomacy efforts within the Department of State, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Enhancing Subnational Diplomacy Act  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "Protecting American Agriculture From Foreign Adversaries Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 15. H.R. 9456. A bill to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to foreign investments in United States agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently det  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Sustained Allocations for Evaluations and Reviews of Nursing Homes Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 9529. A bill to provide funding for skilled nursing facility and nursing facility survey and certification activities under the Medicare and Medicaid programs; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Kweisi Mfume, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 9531. A bill to make projects in certain counties eligible for funding under the rural surface transportation grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Vince Fong, R-Calif., and Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Rural surfa  more