WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced the "Rural Innovation and Small Business Support Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9797. A bill to require Federal agencies with an SBIR or STTR program to enhance their outreach to rural communities with respect to such programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Upending Secret Postal Shutdowns Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9685. A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to establish procedures for post offices that suspend operations due to an emergency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Sam Graves, R-Mo., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Diana Har  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "No More Taxpayer Cash for the Taliban Act" on Sept. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9757. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for direct cash assistance in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "Federal Improvement in Technology Procurement Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9595. A bill to improve Federal technology procurement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Strengthening Access to Contraceptive Care Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9807. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a grant program to provide surge capacity for providers faced with increased unmet need for contraceptive care; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Kathy E. Manni  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. 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. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Protecting Our Farmers from the Green New Deal Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9603. A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to prohibit the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from issuing permits for the construction or modification of electric transmission facilities in a State over the objection of the State, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9604. A bill to provide for certain requirements of the Surface Transportation Board and any State, political subdivision, or qualified private organization requesting interim recreational use of an abandoned railway right-of- way, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9835. A bill to authorize grants for emotional support services for incarcerated victims of sexual abuse, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Summer Lee, D-Pa., Troy Carter, D-La., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., David Trone, D-Md., Jasmi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9838. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an end date for the credit for certain qualified carbon oxide, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Cori Bush, D-Mo., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Delia Ramirez,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Workforce of the Future Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9607. A bill to promote a 21st century artificial intelligence workforce and to authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a program to increase access to prekindergarten through grade 12 emerging and advanced technology education and upskill workers in the technology of the future; to the Committee on Education and the Work  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. 29 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Stop California from Advancing Regulatory Burden Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9574. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate a waiver under that Act, to eliminate an authorization for States to use new motor vehicle emission and new motor vehicle engine emissions standards identical to standards adopted in California, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Comm  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. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Flight Refund Fairness Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9552. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt ticket agents that are small businesses from the requirement to provide refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., introduced the "Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9739. A bill to amend the National Apprenticeship Act in order to increase and expand the national apprenticeship system to include the immediate recruitment, employment, and on-the-job earn as you learn training of young African Americans, and to promote the devel  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. 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. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "National Geospatial Innovation Hub Advancement Act" on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5024. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program on establishing a geospatial workforce development program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National Geospatial Innovation Hub Advancement Act of  more