WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Con. Res. 101. Concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructu  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Gig Is Up Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8013. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require payroll tax withholding on independent contractors of certain large businesses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Jahana   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Affordable and Secure Food Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4069. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Richard Bl  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4053. A bill to prohibit the sale, lease, or loan of used motor vehicles with open recalls to consumers by auto dealers; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Codifying SAVE Plan Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4058. A bill to require that the regulations related to SAVE Plan shall have the force and effect of enacted law; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Richard Blument  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced legislation on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4052. A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Scotland, Connecticut; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Single, unique ZIP code for Scotland, Connecticut. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the United States Postal Ser  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causing Harm Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4067. A bill to provide for an annual report on the prosecution activities of the Coordinator for Caribbean Firearms Prosecutions of the Department of Justice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short titles. This Act may be cited as the "Car  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "State Public Option Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4063. A bill to establish a State public option through Medicaid to provide Americans with the choice of a high- quality, low-cost health insurance plan; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Mart  more