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. 30 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Federal Lands Amplified Security for the Homeland (FLASH) Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9678. A bill to address the public safety issues and environmental destruction currently impacting Federal lands along the southern border, enhance border security through the construction of navigable roads on Federal lands along the southern border, provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection ac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9621. A bill to award career pathways innovation grants to local educational agencies and consortia of local educational agencies, to provide technical assistance within the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education to administer the grants and support the local educational agencies with the preparation of grant a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9564. A bill to authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to the Houthis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced the "Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9571. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to include cold-blooded species as animals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act" or the "CARE Act". SEC. 2. Including reptiles and fi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Homes Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9662. A bill to establish an independent entity within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to acquire and maintain distressed real estate to stabilize communities and increase the supply of affordable housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Pathways to Policing Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9576. A bill to authorize a grant to encourage recruitment of law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Angie Craig, D-Minn., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9637. A bill to improve defense cooperation between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Transnational Repression Reporting Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9707. A bill to establish a reporting requirement for cases of transnational repression against United States persons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideratio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9614. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain provisions with respect to qualified ABLE programs permanent; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "Stop The Opioid Pill Presser and Fentanyl Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9790. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the regulation of critical parts of tableting machines and encapsulating machines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by  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. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Health Care Affordability Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9774. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Jan Schakowsky  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 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Winter Recreation Small Business Recovery Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5049. A bill to modify the definition of disaster in the Small Business Act to include low or no snowfall amounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "American Energy Worker Opportunity Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5034. A bill to provide additional benefits to American workers whose employment has been impacted as a result of the transition to a clean energy economy; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ale  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 817. A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2024, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. S. 5060. A bill to reauthorize the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Child Care Access Means Parents in Schools Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5033. A bill to amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Robert Casey Jr.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 823. A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 27. S. Res. 815. A resolution designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Maria  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. S. 5061. A bill to award career pathways innovation grants to local educational agencies and consortia of local educational agencies, to provide technical assistance within the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education to administer the grants and support the local educational agencies with the preparation of grant appl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Student Food Security Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5004. 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 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 822. A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Maria Cantwell,   more