WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Help Extend Auditory Relief Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8064. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of hearing aids and related hearing services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on March 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1107. A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Israel must be in full support of any negotiation or agreement relating to the Israeli-Hamas conflict, including a two-state solution or similar long-term plan relating to Israel and Palestinians for it to move forward; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Expressing the sense  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program Reauthorization Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8087. A bill to reauthorize funding for the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program of the Environmental Protection Agency; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Delia Rami  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced legislation on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8091. A bill to prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, and Andy Harri  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8072. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be su  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Con. Res. 102. Concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Cori Bush, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Future of Water Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8096. A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit trading of water and water rights for future delivery, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Ilhan Omar, D-Min  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8077. A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code to address misuse of bankruptcy proceedings in cases of child sex abuse, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated Toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8081. A bill to terminate United States Secret Service protection for felons; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Yvette Clar  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1110. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-I  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Coordinated Agency Response Enhancement Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8080. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish and implement a department-wide after-action program and a risk communication strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Credit Report Enhancement Directive Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8099. A bill to require the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to assess the costs and benefits of requiring the enterprises obtain 2 rather than 3 credit reports and credit scores, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8100. A bill to provide for the issuance of a Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerat  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on March 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. H. Res. 1109. A resolution recognizing the historic Woman Suffrage Procession of 1913 and honoring the courageous suffragists who fought tirelessly for women's right to vote; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Joe Neguse,  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act" on April 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4120. A bill to support the direct care professional workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Martin Hein  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. S. Res. 620. A resolution demanding that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on April 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4096. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the random assignment of certain cases in the district courts of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Rich  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 634. A resolution recognizing the cultural and educational contributions of the Youth America Grand Prix throughout its 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * Recognizing the cultural and educational   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Blast Overpressure Safety Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4109. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to clarify roles and responsibilities within the Department of Defense relating to subconcussive and concussive brain injuries and to improve brain health initiatives of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsor  more