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 3 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Captive Primate Safety Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 1. H.R. 8164. A bill to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit certain activities involving prohibited primate species, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., and Nancy Mace, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced a joint resolution on April 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H.J. Res. 130. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Railroad Administration relating to "Train Crew Size Safety Requirements"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 1. H.R. 8167. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to award grants to fund research on orthotics and prosthetics; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Dels. Eleanor   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8168. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to establish, or expand upon, master's degree programs in orthotics and prosthetics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Josh Gotthe  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 8 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "TANF State Expenditure Integrity Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8203. A bill to prevent and address intentional misuse of subrecipient TANF funds; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., and Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced the "Lead Free Forests Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8169. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to prohibit the use of lead ammunition on all lands and waters under the jurisdiction and control of the Forest Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  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. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 2. H. Res. 1164. A resolution acknowledging the particular threat climate change poses to a secure and sustainable future for all children and the important stake children have in a healthy planet; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced legislation on April 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 1. H.R. 8151. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligible practitioners to furnish telehealth 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 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction o  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced the "Future Farmers and Ranchers of Tomorrow Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8210. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to eliminate a requirement that certain individuals be related by blood or marriage to be eligible for farm loans as a qualified beginning farmer or rancher, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  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 8 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "American LNG First Act" on May 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 8215. A bill to exempt certain vessels transporting liquefied natural gas from certain coastwise endorsement requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Chip Roy, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Am  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. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Child Rescue Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8183. A bill to direct the Attorney General to convene a national working group to study proactive strategies and needed resources for the identification and rescue of children from sexual exploitation and abuse, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Burges  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced the "Exposing the Financing of Human Trafficking Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 8185. A bill to amend the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 to include financial criminal activities associated with the facilitation of severe forms of trafficking in persons within the factors considered as indicia of serious and sustained efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking in persons, and f  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. 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 7 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act" on April 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 2. S. 4208. A bill to authorize annual appropriations for the Affordable Connectivity Program, to expand the Universal Service Fund to support the Affordable Connectivity Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promoti  more