WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8247. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to increase early detection of and intervention for uterine fibroids, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Sheila Cherfilus-McC  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on May 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H. Res. 1189. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 29 through May 3, 2024, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, David Trone, D-Md., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Educator Down Payment Assistance Act" on May 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. H.R. 8285. A bill to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to award grants to provide financial assistance to certain educators to make down payments on certain homes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Dar  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 672. A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tina Smith, D-Minn., R  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 12. S. Res. 671. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Angus S.  more