WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "Strengthening Administrative PAYGO Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8195. A bill to strengthen congressional oversight of the Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2023, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., introduced the "Heirs Education and Investment to Resolve Succession of Property Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8198. A bill to reauthorize and improve the relending program to resolve ownership and succession on farmland, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Heirs Ed  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8199. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to simplify supplemental nutrition assistance program access for elderly and disabled individuals; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Andre Carson, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Justice for Vaccine Injured Veterans Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8202. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service-connection under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for certain diseases associated with the COVID-19 vaccine that become manifest during the one-year period following the receipt of the vaccine, and for oth  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Regulatory Early Notice and Engagement Act " on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8204. A bill to amend titles 5 and 31, United States Code, to require regulatory early notice by agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Appalachian Regional Continuing Development Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8170. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide for certain exceptions to the mileage limitation for Appalachian development highway system projects; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., and Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Stop the Bureaucratic Ineptitude Shuttering Respectable and Upstanding Lawful Exporters Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8208. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the interim final rule of the Bureau of Industry and Security relating to enhancing the control structure for firearms and related items and advancing human rights issued on April 26, 2024 (8  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Remote Access Security Act" on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 1. H.R. 8152. A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to provide for control of remote access of items, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., Rich McCormick, R-Ga., and Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced the "Fixing Administrations Unethical Corrupt Influence Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8211. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former employees of covered health agencies from serving on the board of entities involved in development and research of a drug, biological product, or device and from profiting from a drug, biological product, or device, and for other purposes;   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1166. A resolution expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee conce  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced legislation on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 1. H.R. 8154. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics; 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 consideration of such provis  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 1157. A resolution recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2024, as ``National Lineman Appreciation Day''; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Ma  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8191. A bill to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisio  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on April 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. S. Res. 660. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Whereas public safety telecommunications  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on April 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. S. Res. 658. A resolution designating April 2024 as "Financial Literacy Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., John Boozman, R-Ark., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev.,   more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Kids Off Social Media Act " on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4213. A bill to prohibit users who are under age 13 from accessing social media platforms, to prohibit the use of personalized recommendation systems on individuals under age 17, and limit the use of social media in schools; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act" on April 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on May 31. S. 4199. A bill to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., James Lankford, R-Okla., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Thom   more