WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Industrial Agriculture Conversion Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9794. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to producers to carry out climate-smart conversion projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Barbara Lee  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Parent Plus Parity Act" on Sept. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9753. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide relief for borrowers of Federal Direct PLUS loans made on behalf of students; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Danny K. Davis, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

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. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced the "Regional Impact of Disasters and Emergencies Relief Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9680. A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to expand eligibility for individual and public assistance to certain areas and to include cumulative damage from multiple natural catastrophes in the definition of major disaster, and for other purposes; to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Prompt Approval of Safe Generic Drugs Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9616. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the prompt approval of drugs when safety information is added to labeling, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prompt Approval of Safe Generi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9776. A bill to provide for the conservation of wildlife corridors and habitat connectivity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determine  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. 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. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Loved Ones Interment Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9804. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorized the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish headstones and markers for certain veterans for whom urns were previously furnished when such veterans are interred with other eligible individual, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Women Involuntarily Separated Earning Remittance Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9725. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to carry out programs to provide to certain veterans who are women a compensation benefit and an upgrade to the discharge status of such veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addit  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. 30 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced the "Improving Veterans' Experience Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9806. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Veterans Experience, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Veterans' Experience Act of 20  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9682. A bill to mitigate environmental degradation and wildland fires caused by illegal immigration along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently  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. 26 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Sept. 11, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9535. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building  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. 26 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 21. H. Res. 1428. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 15, 2024, through September 21, 2024, as "Telehealth Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., and Lisa Blunt Rochester,  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 "Vehicle Energy Performance Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9780. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives and fees for increasing motor vehicle fuel economy, 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 the Speaker, in each ca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9808. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a voluntary food climate labeling program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Volun  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. 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. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Uterine Cancer Study Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9782. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report on the relationship between hair straighteners and uterine cancer, particularly among women of color; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Alma S. Adams, D-N.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced the "Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9598. A bill to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act to reauthorize such Office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., John Duarte, R-Calif., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Del. Stacey Plas  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. 30 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced the "Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9818. A bill to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Summer Lee, D-Pa., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Robert Garcia, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced the "Full Cost of War Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9562. A bill to require the inclusion of an authorization of appropriations for the Department of Veterans Affairs in any authorization for use of military force or declaration of war; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Full  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9820. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide that any mandatory predispute or coerced postdispute arbitration clause, class action waiver, representation waiver, or discretionary clause with respect to a plan is unenforceable, to prohibit any such clause or waiver from bein  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Jobs for a Carbon Free Transportation System Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9652. A bill to incentivize innovative transportation corridors to reduce carbon and GHG emissions, to provide a tax structure that allows for certain investments in public transportation systems, and to enable the fossil fuel workforce to transition to sustainable work sectors; to the Committee on Transpor  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9550. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the provision of training and information to certain personnel relating to food allergy identification and response, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mikie Sherri  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Workers for a Clean Future Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9651. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to establish a renewable energy transition grant program and to establish a National Employment Corps, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Workers for a Clean  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Security And Financial Empowerment for Survivors Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9693. A bill to promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House A  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "Transformational Artificial Intelligence to Modernize the Economy Against Extreme Weather Act" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9498. A bill to direct the use of artificial intelligence by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to adapt to extreme weather, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9825. A bill to amend the Head Start Act to include TANF, SSI, SNAP, WIC, and federal housing assistance as eligible public assistance; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expanding Head Start Eligibility Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Definition.  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. 30 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9826. A bill to modify the boundaries of the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., and Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "San Pab  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act" on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9540. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require regulated persons to identify tableting machines and encapsulating machines by serial number; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for con  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Ending Drug Trafficking in Our Communities Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9623. A bill to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998 to reauthorize the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program and modify the Program with respect to promising practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act" on Sept. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9760. A bill to establish a community protection and wildfire resilience grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9563. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit the availability of civil actions affected by United States sanctions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Scott Fitzgerald, R-W  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. 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. 30 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "No Censors on Our Shores Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9605. A bill to provide that any foreign government official who engages in censorship of American speech is inadmissible and deportable; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Censors on our Shores Act". S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Global Fragility Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9655. A bill to reauthorize the Global Fragility Act of 2019, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John James, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Global Fragility Reauthorization Act". SEC. 2. Annual Global Fragility Act Steering   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Restore Military Families' Voices Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9833. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to privatized military housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Judiciary Accountability Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9674. A bill to make certain antidiscrimination laws applicable to the judicial branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9565. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from entering into, extending, or renewing a contract with or awarding a grant to an entity that uses or procures light detection and ranging technology from certain foreign entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructu  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 "AIxBio Defense Sandbox Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9626. A bill to direct the Department of Defense to develop a plan for the establishment of a secure computing and data storage environment for the testing of artificial intelligence trained on biological data, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "AI  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Assessment of Critical Technologies in Adversarial Ventures and Emerging Threats Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9628. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with a federally funded research and development center to assess the biotechnology capabilities of adversaries of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Biotech Futures Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9627. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a biotechnology roadmap to guide the efforts of the Department of Defense relating to biotechnology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Biotech Futures Act". SEC. 2. Biotechnology roadmap.  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. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Reserve Health Readiness and Access Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9629. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the exception to the licensure requirement for certain health care professionals providing certain examinations to members of the reserve components; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reserve Heal  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Tren de Aragua Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act" on Sept. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9752. A bill to require a homeland security southwest border threat assessment on Tren de Aragua and associated strategic plan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., and Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "National Food as Medicine Program Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9631. A bill to provide for the establishment or expansion of Food ad Medicine programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit  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. 30 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Nuclear Waste Administration Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9786. A bill to establish a new organization to manage nuclear waste, provide a consent-based process for siting nuclear waste facilities, ensure adequate funding for managing nuclear waste, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, and Scott Pete  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Data at the Border Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9567. A bill to ensure the digital contents of electronic equipment and online accounts belonging to or in the possession of United States persons entering or exiting the United States are adequately protected at the border, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Promoting Service through AmeriCorps Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9569. A bill to reauthorize the national service laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promoting Service  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., introduced legislation on Sept. 11, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9544. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 South Loudon Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "United States Representative Elijah E. Cummings Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., C.A.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Enhanced Enforcement of Health Coverage Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9572. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements, and for other purposes;  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. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9703. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on existing programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across land ownership boundaries on Federal and non-Federal land; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agricultu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Samaritan Efforts to Ensure Key Health Emergency and Life-saving Protections Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9660. A bill to provide protections from prosecution for drug possession to individuals who seek medical assistance when witnessing or experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9611. A bill to increase the minimum disaster loan amount for which the Small Business Administration may require collateral, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Busines  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Wildfire Coordination Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9702. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Wildfire Coordination Act". SEC. 2. Wildfire Science and Tech  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9704. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out a quadrennial fire review, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Seizure Awareness and Preparedness Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9635. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize a grant program to support students who have epilepsy or a seizure disorder; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "AI Advancement and Reliability Act" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9497. A bill to amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to establish a center on artificial intelligence to ensure continued United States leadership in research, development, and evaluation of the robustness, resilience, and safety of artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes; to the  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. 30 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Securing the Rights our Veterans Earned Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9734. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to former members of the Armed Forces, discharged on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, certain benefits furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsore  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Responsible Budgeting Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9735. A bill to amend title 31 of the United States Code and the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to automatically increase the debt limit for the fiscal year of a budget resolution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently  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. 29 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Accurate Industrial Policy Budgeting Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9664. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to include maximum production rates for procurement of goods in budget materials, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Accurate Industrial Policy Budgeting Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Inclu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Corporate Management Accountability Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9736. A bill to ensure that irresponsible corporate executives, rather than shareholders, pay fines and penalties; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Corporate Management Accountability Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Fine, penalty, and settlement accountabilit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Expanding Security Assistance Notification Act" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9507. A bill to modify the definitions of congressional committees under the Leahy laws; 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 within the jurisdic  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 21. H.J. Res. 202. A joint resolution formally apologizing for the nuclear legacy of the United States in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and affirming the importance of free association between the Government of the United States and the Government of the Marshall Islands; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Open-Source Standards Reporting Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9663. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Defense to disclose standards for implementation of the modular open system approaches for contracts of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Preventing Corruption in Advisory Roles Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9483. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit Department of Defense special Government employees from obligating or expending Federal funds while carrying out their official duties, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Spare Parts Competition Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9482. A bill to require the Defense Logistics Agency to allow contractors to use additive manufacturing for spare parts for the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Spare Parts Competition Act". SEC. 2. Additive manufacturi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Ranked Choice Voting Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9578. A bill to establish the use of ranked choice voting in elections for the offices of Senator and Representative in Congress, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Seth Moulton, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced the "Modernize the Au Pair Program Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9677. A bill to clarify the Department of State's exclusive regulatory authority over the au pair cultural exchange program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "AI Incident Reporting and Security Enhancement Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9720. A bill to direct the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to update the national vulnerability database to reflect vulnerabilities to artificial intelligence systems, study the need for voluntary reporting related to artificial intelligence security and safety incidents, and   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Nurture Originals, Foster Art and Keep Entertainment Safe Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9551. A bill to protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Robert J. Wittman, R-  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. 29 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Consumer Protection and Recovery Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9665. A bill to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee  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. 29 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Artsakh Revenue Recovery Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9666. A bill to require the President to seize Azerbaijani assets and create a process for Armenians displaced from Artsakh to claim such assets as compensation for lost revenue, 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 determ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Comprehensive Accountability and Responsibility to End Homelessness Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9706. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to the Congress with respect to Federal homelessness programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Robert Garcia, D-  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. 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 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "8-K Trading Gap Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9709. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue rules that prohibit officers and directors of certain companies from trading securities in anticipation of a current report, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Expanding Knowledge on Military Reproductive Healthcare Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9741. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that beneficiaries and health care providers receive certain information regarding reproductive health care under the TRICARE program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Sheila Cherfil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Improved Contraception Access for Servicemembers Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9740. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to increase the maximum amount of contraceptive supplies provided to a beneficiary through the TRICARE Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., introduced the "Hydrogen for Industry Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9851. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to establish a Hydrogen Technologies for Heavy Industry Demonstration Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Education Flexibility for Veteran Parents Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9854. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of monthly housing stipend received by parents pursuing a program of education through distance learning using Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by R  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Equitable Access to School Facilities Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9853. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to support the creation and implementation of State policies, as well as the expansion of existing State policies, for improving the quality and affordability of charter school facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Secure Our Ports Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9585. A bill to amended title 46, United States Code, to prohibit certain contracts for port operations and management, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Doug LaM  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Stopping Transgender Operation Payments and Wacky Expenses for Illegal Residents and Detainees Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9586. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being used to provide certain gender transition procedures to individuals in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9768. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency a Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequ  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. 29 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Basic Assistance for Students in College Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9669. A bill to provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jasmine Crock  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. 26 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9492. A bill to amend Public Law 99-338 with respect to Kaweah Project permits; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Amendment to Kaweah Project provision. The first section of Public Law 99-338, as amended by Public Law 108-447, is amended-- (1) by striking "3 renewals" and inserting "7 renewals"; and (2) by striking "of Sou  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "Congressional Budget Office Scheduling Reform Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9711. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to direct the Congressional Budget Office to publish a schedule of the availability of certain publications by the Office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "VA Extenders Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9712. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of law, and for other purposes; to the [[Page H5524]] 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 consideration of such provisions as  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., introduced the "Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9640. A bill To provide for the water quality restoration of the Tijuana River and the New River; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined   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. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Reinforcing Crime Victims' Rights Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9858. A bill to strengthen the rights of crime victims, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Lois Frankel, D-Fla., and Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reinforcing Crime Victims' Righ  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 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Promoting and Advancing Communities of Color Through Inclusive Lending Act" on Sept. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9767. A bill to make reforms to provide support for minority depository institutions, community development financial institutions, and minority lending institutions to promote and advance communities of color through inclusive lending, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Fin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Fla., introduced the "Protecting Investments in Our Ports Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9642. A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to require applicants for grants that propose to use digital infrastructure or a software component to certify the applicant has an approved security plan that addresses the cybersecurity risks of such digital infrastructure or software, and for other purposes; to the  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. 29 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "Workforce of the Future Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5031. 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 Health, Education, L  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. 29 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced the "Dakota Water Resources Act Amendments" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 4996. A bill to amend Public Law 89-108 to modify the authorization of appropriations for State and Tribal, municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * SECTIO  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. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5005. A bill to authorize additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Additional funding for the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act. (a) Authorization of appropriations To implement Settlement.-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. S. 5075. A bill to provide for the water quality restoration of the Tijuana River and the New River, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-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. 26. S. 5012. 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 Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Kyrst  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. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Sacramento River Improvement and Vitality for Ecosystem Restoration Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5011. A bill to establish the Integrated Water Management Federal Leadership Committee, to provide for improved drought resilience and dam safety, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sacram  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Sattitla National Monument Establishment Act" on Sept. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 5001. A bill to establish the Sattitla National Monument in the State of California, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sattitla National Monument Establish  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5044. A bill to authorize grants to implement school- community partnerships for preventing substance use and misuse among youth; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Laphonza Butler, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Keeping Drugs   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 the "Carbon Scoring Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5047. A bill to require carbon scoring by the Congressional Budget Office; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Shor  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. 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