WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., introduced the "Affordable Housing Resident Services Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9553. A bill to authorize funding of enriched resident services in federally assisted affordable housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Mark Takano  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the "Homeward Bound Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9675. A bill to delay the application of a certain rule for members of the Armed Forces stationed in a foreign country and for individuals with service animals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Mike Lawl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9676. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish National Plastics Recycling Standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Access to Claims Data Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9805. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a process to expand access to claims data under certain Federal health plans in order to facilitate research and quality improvement; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9778. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include penicillin allergy verification and evaluation as part of the initial preventive physical examination under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced the "UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9649. A bill to restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced legislation on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9536. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with respect to vehicle roadside accidents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Vehicle roadside accidents.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "NFIP Premium Transparency Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9726. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop a flood insurance information tool, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Troy Carter, D-La., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, and Susa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "End the Vaccine Carveout Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9828. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to end the liability shield for vaccine manufacturers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Laur  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., introduced the "Presidential Election Resource Investment for Major Threat Response Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9697. A bill to reallocate funds from the Internal Revenue Service to the Secret Service, for purposes of providing protection equivalent to that afforded the President to Vice Presidents, major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, and former presidents; to the Committee on Appro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "Protecting Taxpayer Dollars From Taliban Theft Act" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9503. A bill to direct the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to promulgate regulations to require all implementing partners receiving foreign assistance funds with activities in Afghanistan to submit a report on any payments or withholdings, inc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "National Constitutional Carry Act" on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9534. A bill to enforce the rights protected by the Second and Fourteenth Amendments against the States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Mike Collins  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "No Funding Without Freedom Act" on Sept. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9763. A bill to provide for a limitation on funds for Afghanistan; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Greg Lopez, R-Colo. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9573. A bill to impose an assessment related to fossil fuel emissions, to establish the Polluters Pay Climate Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "AI Ads Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9639. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to clarify that the prohibition under such Act against the fraudulent misrepresentation of campaign authority and the fraudulent solicitation of funds includes misrepresentation through the use of content generated in whole or in part with the use of artificial intelligence (generat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced legislation on Sept. 24, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9775. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 119 North Anderson Street in Elwood, Indiana, as the "Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Ind., Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Ji  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced the "Extension of Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9742. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for cons  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "VA Employee Fairness Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9855. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Lis  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9745. A bill to prohibit the enforcement of certain regulations relating to sale, donation, and transfer of Federal Government property, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9746. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow borrowers of Parent PLUS loans or loans under section 428B made on behalf of a dependent student to repay such loans pursuant to an income-contingent repayment plan or income-based repayment plan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Educ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "FDA Modernization Act 3.0" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5046. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to publish a final rule relating to nonclinical testing methods; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Rand Paul, R-Ky., Angus S. King Jr., I-M  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Protecting American Agriculture From Foreign Adversaries Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5007. 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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5045. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify a provision relating to criminal penalties for damaging or destroying pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ted Budd, R-N.C.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Patients From Deceptive Drug Ads Online Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5040. A bill to provide for the regulation of certain communications regarding prescription drugs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Patients from Decep  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 27. S. Res. 814. A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Literacy Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Mart  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 821. A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 15 through 21, 2024, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Todd Young, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced the "Protecting Regular Order for Veterans Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. S. 5074. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide to Congress quarterly briefings on budgetary shortfalls of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to prohibit the provision of bonuses to Department of Veterans Affairs employees in Senior Executive Service positions in fiscal years with budgetary sho  more