WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced legislation on Jan. 3, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6912. A bill to direct the Librarian of Congress to obtain a stained glass panel depicting the seal of the District of Columbia and install the panel among the stained glass panels depicting the seals of States, which overlook the Main Reading Room of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building; to the Committee on House Administration, and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6816. A bill to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced legislation on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6862. A bill to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, and Dan Newhouse, R-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Definition of covered project. SEC. 2. Prohibition against finalizing, implementing  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, introduced the "More Opportunities for Rural Economies from DOT Grants Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6890. A bill to improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for oth  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, introduced the "More Opportunities for Rural Economies from USDA Grants Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6891. A bill to improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Agriculture to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for other  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, introduced the "True Cost Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6889. A bill to amend section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, to require that annual budget submissions of the President to Congress provide an estimate of the cost per taxpayer of the deficit and of the public debt; to the Committee on the Budget. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "True Cost Act". SEC. 2. Re  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced a resolution on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H. Res. 948. A resolution providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That a committee of two Members be appointed by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of the House has assem  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced a resolution on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H. Res. 954. A resolution electing a Member to a certain standing committee for the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Mr. Edwards  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced a resolution on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H. Res. 949. A resolution to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the Clerk of the House inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced a resolution on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H. Res. 950. A resolution providing for the hour of meeting of the House; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That unless otherwise ordered, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on Mondays; noon on Tuesdays (or 2 p.m. if no legislative business was conducted on the preceding Monday); noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9 a.m  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., introduced the "Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6687. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Baird, R-Ind., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Dusty Johnso  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5947. A bill to provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Brandon Williams  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "ATF Accountability Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3529. A bill to provide procedures for appealing certain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives rulings or determinations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Cindy  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Achieving Choice in Education Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3520. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for education; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Achieving Choice in Education Act " or the "ACE Act". SEC. 2. 529 account funding for homeschool a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Protect American Gun Exporters Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3531. A bill to prohibit actions to carry out the Department of Commerce's pause in the issuance of new export licenses for certain exports under the Commerce Control List; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cynthia  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3553. A bill to provide a retroactive effective date for the promotions of senior officers of the Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as a result of the suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Angus S. King Jr  more