WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced a joint resolution on May 17, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H.J. Res. 150. 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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and T  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Israel Security Assistance Support Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 24. H.R. 8369. A bill to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case f  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8371. A bill to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 144. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, Department of Justice, relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The r  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on May 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H.J. Res. 151. 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 "Supplemental Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category"; to the Committee on Transportati  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced a joint resolution on May 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H.J. Res. 152. 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 "Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Legacy CCR Surface Impoundments"; to the Com  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Abolishing Woke Awards for Research and Development Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 8433. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the National Institutes of Health to select awardees based on merit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Banks, R-Ind., and Eric Burlison, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., introduced the "Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of Veterans Businesses Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8357. A bill to provide that not less than 3 percent of the amounts made available for certain Federal-aid highway programs shall be expended through veteran owned small business concerns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is co  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Domenic and Ed's Law" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8407. A bill to provide for the discharge of parent borrower liability if a student on whose behalf a parent has received certain student loans becomes disabled; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Kevi  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8421. A bill to abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks, to repeal the Federal Reserve Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Tim Burchett, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 25. H.J. Res. 147. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Clinical Trial Modernization Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8412. A bill to modernize clinical trials and remove barriers for participation in clinical trials, and for other purposes; 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 fal  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., introduced the "Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8364. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Aaron Bean, R-Fla., D  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Drones for First Responders Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8416. A bill to amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to increase the rate of duty on unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts Authorization Act" on May 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 23. H.R. 8368. A bill to establish a Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts in the Department of State, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Baird, R-Ind., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Jason Crow, D-Colo., and Greg Stanton, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Domenic and Ed's Law" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. S. 4333. A bill to provide for the discharge of parent borrower liability if a student on whose behalf a parent has received certain student loans becomes disabled; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Protecting Charitable Giving Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. S. 4326. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the penalties relating to the disclosure of tax return information relating to contributors to certain tax- exempt organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more