WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Opportunities for Success Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7644. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reauthorize the Federal work-study program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., and Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Air Quality Standards Implementation Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7650. A bill to facilitate efficient State implementation of national ambient air quality standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., Randy Weber, R-Texas, David G. Valadao, R-Calif., John Joyce, R-Pa., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Greg Pence,   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, introduced the "Fishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7658. A bill to authorize safety and prevention training programs for fishing vessel operators and crewmembers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Coast Guard Authorization Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7659. A bill to authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered by the Coast Guard; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Daniel Webster, R-Fla., and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short t  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "ACO Assignment Improvement Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7665. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the way beneficiaries are assigned under the Medicare shared savings program by also basing such assignment on primary care services furnished by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists; to the Committee on Ways and Means, a  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Blue Ocean Energy Innovation Act" on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7722. A bill to establish the Integrated Blue Economy and Blue Energy Technologies Program, and a Blue Economy Center of Excellence, to support research and development of blue energy technologies; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Building Civic Bridges Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7698. A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish an Office of Civic Bridgebuilding within the Corporation for National and Community Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Lori Trahan,  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Think DIFFERENTLY About Ending Learning Loss Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7704. A bill to require the Secretary of Education to conduct a study and submit a report on the effect of education policies during the COVID-19 pandemic on the academic achievement and functional performance of students with an individualized education program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced legislation on March 13, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7674. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Veterans; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Establishment of Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Qu  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, introduced legislation on March 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 12. H.R. 7727. A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Baird, R-Ind., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., and Rick Larsen, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., introduced the "Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7679. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a fund to provide support services for individuals participating in certain training activities under such Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more