WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Fentanyl is a WMD Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7190. A bill to require the Assistant Secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office of the Department of Homeland Security to treat illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz.,   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, 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. 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. 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, 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. 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. 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. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., introduced the "Preventing Racism in Medicare Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7207. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from selecting certain activities relating to the development of anti-racism plans as clinical practice improvement activities under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition   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. 27 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced the "EB-5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee Authorization Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 26. H.R. 7220. A bill to establish in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security an EB-5 Regional Center Program Advisory Committee; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., and Lance Gooden, R  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. 27 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Healthcare Employee Privacy Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 25. H.R. 7216. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations to remove the requirement under the Medicare program that an ambulatory surgical center shall report the COVID-19 vaccination status of health care personnel; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced legislation on Feb. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 24. S. 3778. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to modify eligibility for the State response to contaminants program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Technical fix for State respons  more