WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9803. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure the integrity of hospice care furnished under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced legislation on Sept. 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9549. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 South 1st Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon, as the "Elizabeth Furse Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. * *  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Connections to Health Infrastructure and Emergency Recovery Services Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9796. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to jointly award grants for the purposes of improving access to, developing, or expanding services that provide an individual with transportation to or from substance u  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9679. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to address certain issues relating to the extension of consumer credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, and Katie Porter, D-Calif. * * * SECTI  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. 29 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9650. A bill to provide incentives for the purchase of water-efficient products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, introduced the "American Energy Worker Opportunity Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9557. 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 Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Mental Health in Aviation Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9687. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Families and the Solvency of the National Flood Insurance Program Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9809. A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to expand opportunities for families living in areas of high flood risk to access Federal assistance for voluntary relocation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced legislation on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9496. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include a representative of the National Association of State Veterans Homes on the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Inclusion of representative of National Association of State Veteran  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced the "Transitional Housing Protection for the Homeless Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9644. A bill to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to update to the definition of chronically homeless, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., and Young Kim, R-Calif. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Providing Real Opportunities for Growth to Rising Entrepreneurs for Sustained Success (PROGRESS) Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9781. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for investors in start-up businesses, to provide a credit for wages paid by start-up businesses to their first employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways   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. 28 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., introduced the "Child Care Access Means Parents In Schools Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9559. A bill to amend the Child Care Access Means Parents In School Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Brittany Pette  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., introduced the "Child Care Infrastructure Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9811. A bill to provide assistance with respect to child care infrastructure; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., and Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., introduced the "Child Care Workforce Development Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9810. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out an early childhood educator loan assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "Rural Homeownership Continuity Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9814. A bill to amend the Housing Act of 1949 to permit the assumption of loans under the Doug Bereuter Section 502 Single Family Housing Loan Guarantee Program; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., and Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9561. A bill making appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees working during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Comprehensive Dental Reform Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9622. A bill to improve access to oral health care for vulnerable and underserved populations; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Forest Legacy Management Flexibility Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9602. A bill to amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to authorize States to approve certain organizations to acquire, hold, and manage conservation easements under the Forest Legacy Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., introduced the "Promoting Opportunities to Widen Electrical Resilience Act" on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9541. A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to authorize Federal agencies to provide certain essential assistance for hazard mitigation for electric utilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponso  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9625. A bill to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Laurel Lee, R-Fla., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jeff Va  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "CTE Student Mental Health and Wellness Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9656. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure area career and technical education schools are eligible for mental health and substance use disorder service grants; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Lori Chav  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 21. H. Res. 1423. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week"; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and Rick Larsen, D-Wash. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., introduced the "STAR Plus Scholarship Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9581. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Behavioral and Mental Health Workforce Scholarship Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the S  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. 29 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., introduced the "Department of Energy Artificial Intelligence Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9671. A bill to provide guidance for and investment in the research and development activities of artificial intelligence at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Retirement Security for American Hostages Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5010. A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide retirement security to United States nationals who were unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, and Ron Wyden  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. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5041. A bill to provide grants to local educational agencies to help public schools reduce class size in the early elementary grades, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Richa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. S. 5069. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and title 39, United States Code, to provide the United States Postal Service the authority to mail alcoholic beverages, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand,   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. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act " on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5043. A bill to require coordination among Federal agencies that administer sanctions lists with respect to the inclusion of individuals and entities on such lists; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5054. 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 Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.  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. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 29. S. Res. 820. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Laphonza Butle  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced legislation on Sept. 10, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5008. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho * * * SECTION 1. Modification of railroad track maintenance credit. (a) Increase in credit amount.-- (1) IN GENERAL.--Section 45G(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Rev  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