WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced a joint resolution on May 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. H.J. Res. 134. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Re  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., introduced the "GAO Database Modernization Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8296. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to require Federal agencies to submit to the Comptroller General of the United States a report on rules that are revoked, suspended, replaced, amended, or otherwise made ineffective; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Equal Remedies Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8298. A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statutes of 1977 to equalize the remedies available under that section and to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to provide any legal or equitable relief available under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in add  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Project Turnkey Act" on May 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8297. A bill to amend the HOME Investment Partnerships Act to establish a Project Turnkey Program to leverage vacant hotels and motels for housing and enhance shelter capacity nationally, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Ba  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. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 10. H. Res. 1208. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2024; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., and Lauren Underwood, D-Ill. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 10. H. Res. 1206. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "Mental Health Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., David Trone, D-Md., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Scott Peters,  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act" on May 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 9. H.R. 8260. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization  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. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Drought Preparedness Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4242. A bill to extend the authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Drought P  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced the "Water Monitoring and Tracking Essential Resources Data Improvement Act" on May 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 10. S. 4245. A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize certain United States Geological Survey water data enhancement programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Co  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