WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1170. A resolution prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying a flag of a foreign nation on the floor of the House, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., William Timmons  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced the "Pediatric Access to Critical Healthcare Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8200. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants to eligible entities to carry out construction or modernization projects designed to strengthen and  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1162. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., and Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month". Whereas every ind  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on April 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H.J. Res. 131. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The r  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 3 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Consent is Key Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8189. A bill to encourage States to voluntarily pass laws to authorize civil damages and equitable relief for nonconsensual sexual protection barrier removal, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Nanette D. Barraga  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Stealthing Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8188. A bill to create a civil action for non- consensual sexual protection barrier removal, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Troy Carter, D-La., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., David Trone, D-Md  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8220. A bill to clarify coverage of occupational therapy under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of t  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 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "High School Voter Empowerment Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8192. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, to direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students attending such schools, to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to reimburse such schools  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "High School Voter Empowerment Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4211. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require States to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies, to direct such schools to conduct voter registration drives for students attending such schools, to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to reimburse such schools for  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced the "Next Step Home Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4217. A bill to secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration under the First Step Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Tammy Duckworth,  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on April 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. S. Res. 664. A resolution recognizing the designation of April as "Community College Month" to celebrate more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education and workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolut  more