WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 110. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-O  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7270. A bill to prohibit fetal remains in publicly owned water systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Rich McCormick, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Shining a Spotlight on Safer Communities Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7272. A bill to require reports on the progress and implementation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., Maxwell   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7274. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for outreach and education to Medicare beneficiaries to simplify access to information for family caregivers through 1-800-MEDICARE, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced a resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 991. A resolution condemning all acts of violence, oppression, and abuse against ethnic minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., and Dina Titus, D-Nev. * * * Condemning all acts of vio  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 1. H.J. Res. 114. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitting by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure"; to the Committee on Tr  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "HUD Transparency Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7280. A bill to require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to testify before the Congress annually, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Daniel Crenshaw, R  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Saving Local News Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7306. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include publication of written news articles as a tax-exempt purpose for organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 998. A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2024, as "Transit Equity Day"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 990. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz.,   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Generating Resilient, Environmentally Exceptional National Streets Act" on Feb. 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 1. H.R. 7286. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "Diversify Tech Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7314. A bill to create a task force within the Department of Commerce to oversee and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the tech industry; 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 each case   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Pre-Apprenticeships to Hardhats Act" on Feb. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 4. H.R. 7315. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to support the development of pre-apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades that serve underrepresented populations, including individuals from low income and rural census tracts; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H.J. Res. 112. A joint resolution expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2024, through February 9, 2024, as "National School Counseling Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., J  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Feb. 26. H. Res. 993. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Lori Trahan, D-Mass., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Mike Thompson, D-Cali  more