WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1104. A resolution recognizing the 203d anniversary of the War of Greek Independence; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., John Sarbanes, D-Md., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., Dina Titus, D-Nev., and Chris  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, introduced the "Driving Forward Act" on April 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8041. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to extend the duration of the exemption from pre-trip vehicle skills testing for school bus drivers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersbe  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Safeguarding American Workers' Benefits Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 7991. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the social security number requirements for claiming the child tax credit and earned income tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Eli C  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., introduced the "Transparency and Predictability in Small Business Opportunities Act" on April 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 8014. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to issue rules for cancelled covered solicitations, to amend the Small Business Act to provide assistance to small business concerns relating to certain cancelled solicitations, and for other purposes; to the Committee  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Government Spending Oversight Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 8009. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to establish a Government Spending Oversight Committee within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Government Spe  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" on March 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 13. S. 4057. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Ron   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