WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Sunset Act" on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 17. H.R. 7455. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for Congressional oversight of agency rulemaking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within t  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 4. H. Res. 1001. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald J. Trump did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, or give aid or comfort to the enemies thereof; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Andy Ogles, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Peace Corps and AmeriCorps Student Loan Forgiveness Act" on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 17. H.R. 7457. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to count months during which Peace Corps volunteers and AmeriCorps members have eligible Federal Direct Loans in deferment or forbearance toward eligibility for public service loan forgiveness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced the "Sergeant Ted Grubbs Mental Healthcare for Disabled Veterans" on Feb. 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. H.R. 7464. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for access standards with respect to the provision by the Department of Veterans Affairs of hospital care, medical services, or extended care services that are applicable to certain veterans with mental disorders; to the Committee on Vetera  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act" on Feb. 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3801. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal Reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 4. S.J. Res. 58. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces"; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by S  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Fighting Irrational Regulatory Enforcement to Avert Retailers' Misfortune Act" on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3812. A bill to provide firearm licensees an opportunity to correct statutory and regulatory violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Kev  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced a joint resolution on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 4. S.J. Res. 57. 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 Finance. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Tom Cotton, R-A  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Supporting Farm Operations Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3848. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to freeze the existing adverse effect wage rate applicable to H-2A nonimmigrants through December 31, 2025; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wy  more