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. 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 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. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "Healthy Affordable Housing Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8186. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant and loan program that provides amounts to eligible entities to use to develop, create, or preserve qualifying affordable dwelling units, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ritch  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., introduced the "Demanding Citizenship in DC Elections Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8218. A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to require any individual who votes in a municipal election of the District of Columbia to be a United States citizen and to provide proof of citizenship; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texa  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 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. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced a resolution on April 19, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. S. Res. 657. A resolution celebrating the 152nd anniversary of Arbor Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Gary Peters, D-Mich., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Tina S  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