WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Defund NPR Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 22. H.R. 8083. A bill to prohibit Federal funding for National Public Radio, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Brian Babin, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

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 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 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. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8076. A bill to establish effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., introduced the "Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement Act" on April 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 21. H.R. 8070. A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Servic  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 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. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act" on April 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4116. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard holding employment within the Federal Government the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tina Smit  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 636. A resolution designating February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Roger Marshall, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced legislation on April 8, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4076. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1077 River Road, Suite 1, in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, as the "Susan C. Barnhart Post Office"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Susan C. Barnhart   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 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on April 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 20. S. Res. 629. A resolution condemning the arbitrary arrest of United States citizens by the Government of the Russian Federation and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of such citizens; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richa  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 21 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 13. S. Res. 616. A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and John Fetterman, D-Pa. * * * Condemning the  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Supporting Theater and the Arts to Galvanize the Economy Act" on April 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 20. S. 4084. A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to professional nonprofit theaters for the purposes of supporting operations, employment, and economic development; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is  more