WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7189. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a national congenital heart disease research, surveillance, and awareness program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., M  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 962. A resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Celebrating Diversity, Promoting Tolerance, and Condemning Hate; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sheila Cherfilus-McCorm  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 29. H.R. 7007. A bill to award grants to States to establish or improve, and carry out, Seal of Biliteracy programs to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language, and early language programs; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7222. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow expenses for parents to be taken into account as medical expenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lowering Costs fo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7217. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Treatment and Homelessness Housing Integration Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7186. A bill to provide for the integration of participant treatment within the Continuum of Care Program with Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. R-Ore., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Brandon Williams, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 107. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The join  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced legislation on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7224. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., and Buddy Carter, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Reauthorization of the SOAR to Health and Wellness T  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 971. A resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the War on Poverty and acknowledging its shortcomings; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Kevin Mul  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Feb. 1, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7192. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 333 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, as the "Dr. William I. `Bill' Kott Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Grace F. Napolitano, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced the "HIDTA Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7185. A bill to amend the Office of National Drug Control Prevention Act of 1998 to include new requirements for assessments and reports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting the Mailing of Firearms Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7195. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect and enhance the mailing of firearms, ammunition, and components thereof; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7197. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a study on the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence, to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to convene a consortium on such environmental impacts, and to require the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Bolstering Intellectual Rights Against Digital Infringement Enhancement Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7228. A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to expand the copyright protection provided to architectural works to golf courses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Hydrogen Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7200. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a hydrogen infrastructure finance and innovation pilot program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a perio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 984. A resolution expressing support for the designation of January 30, 2024, as CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and RHI (repeated head impacts) Awareness Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., and Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y. * * * Expressing support for the desig  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Well-Informed, Scientific, & Efficient Government Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7201. A bill to secure Federal access to scientific literature and other subscription services by requiring Federal agencies and legislative branch research arms to make recommendations on increasing agency library access to serials, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 16, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 966. A resolution condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jake Auch  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Energizing American Shipbuilding Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 29. H.R. 6724. A bill to require a certain percentage of natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on United States-built and United States-flag vessels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Sp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 963. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Bill Pascrell Jr.,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7184. A bill to provide the Congressional Budget Office with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive branch agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., and Katie Port  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., introduced the "BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7218. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to extend the program for promotion of public health knowledge and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Jan. 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 978. A resolution encouraging all schools in the United States to teach students digital literacy and history related to the Holocaust, World War II, and antisemitism; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Encouraging all schools in the United States to teach stude  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced a resolution on Jan. 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 985. A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States and celebrating the 50th annual "National Catholic Schools Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D-Calif., David G.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Realizing Equitable and Sustainable Participation in Emerging Cannabis Trades Resolution" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 960. A resolution urging action to increase equity within cannabis policy and the legal cannabis marketplace; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a perio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., introduced a resolution on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 977. A resolution recognizing the importance and contributions of National Board Certified Teachers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Don Davis, D-N.C., Michael Guest, R-Miss., David Trone, D-Md., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Jill Tokuda, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 967. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy in certain cases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Ted Lieu, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 982. A resolution condemning the continued violence in Sudan and calling on the international community to unequivocally support diplomatic efforts to achieve a cessation of hostilities, ensure the protection of civilians and secure unfettered access for humanitarian aid; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced the "Information Quality Assurance Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7219. A bill to ensure that Federal agencies rely on the best reasonably available scientific, technical, demographic, economic, and statistical information and evidence to develop, issue or inform the public of the nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Protecting Resources of Taxpayers to Eliminate Childhood Transgender Surgeries Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7183. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being used to provide certain gender transition procedures to minors; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., La  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 974. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of January 21 through January 27, 2024, as "National School Choice Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Russell Fry, R-S.C., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7234. A bill to ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University and to require the Secretaries of Education and Interior to consider the National Advisory Council on Indian Education's reports in the prepara  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 987. A resolution denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Caribbean and Latin America Maritime Security Initiative Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7209. A bill to provide for the establishment of a Caribbean and Latin America Maritime Security Initiative to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in the Caribbean and Latin America, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Arme  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Drug-Free Social Media and Digital Communities Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7239. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to enhance the penalties applicable with respect to certain violations involving the use of interactive computer service to distribute a controlled substance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ener  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Help America Run Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7210. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for the treatment of payments for child care and other personal use services as an authorized campaign expenditure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Gw  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., introduced the "Providing Empathetic and Effective Recovery Support Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7212. A bill to address the behavioral health workforce shortages through support for peer support specialists, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 983. A resolution recognizing January 2024 as "National Mentoring Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, David Trone, D-Md  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7187. A bill to modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., William Timmons, R-S.C., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jeff Duncan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 965. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., J. French Hill, R-Ark., H  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 29. H.R. 7073. A bill to improve public-private partnerships and increase Federal research, development, and demonstration related to the evolution of next generation pipeline systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3791. A bill to reauthorize the America's Conservation Enhancement Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Boozman, R-Ark., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., She  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act" on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3770. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to support schools of nursing in increasing the number of nursing students and faculty and in program enhancement and infrastructure modernization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cospon  more