WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., introduced the "Subterranean Border Defense Act" on Feb. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 17. H.R. 7404. A bill to require annual reports on counter illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Clay Higgins, R-La., Morgan Lut  more

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. Kay Granger, R-Texas, introduced the "Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act" on Feb. 28, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on March 19. H.R. 7463. A bill making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 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 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provis  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Funding Small Businesses During Shutdown Act" on Feb. 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. H.R. 7473. A bill to ensure continued appropriations for certain Small Business Administration programs during a Government shutdown in fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., and Joaquin Castro,   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Border Wall Waste Accountability Act" on Feb. 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. H.R. 7475. A bill to require the GAO to conduct a study detailing the total cost of unused construction materials that were obtained for the construction of a border wall along the United States-Mexico border; to the Committee on Homeland Security. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Border Wall Wa  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., introduced a concurrent resolution on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 4. H. Con. Res. 90. Concurrent resolution condemning the Biden administration for its ban on the issuance of liquefied natural gas export permits; 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 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such prov  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. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "No FAMS at the Border Act" on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3808. A bill to prohibit deployment of Federal air marshals to the southern and northern borders of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No FAMS at the Border Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Prohibition on deployment.  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Terminating Unlawful Negligence and Nullifying Exemptions and Licenses to Sanctions Act" on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3814. A bill to prohibit actions that would authorize conduct of official United States Government business in the Gaza Strip or the West Bank; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., an  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Inspector General Access Act" on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3813. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, relative to the powers of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ted Cruz,  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced legislation on Feb. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3811. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the authority of immigration judges to sanction any contempt of the judge's authority; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Empowering Immigratio  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced the "Protect America's Lands Act" on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 19. S. 3840. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit exchanges from effecting transactions in securities issued by natural asset companies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., James Risch, R-Idaho, Pete Ricketts  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