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 29 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Protect Our Police Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 8432. A bill to codify Executive Order 13809, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Harris, R-Md., and Barry Moore, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect Our Police Act". SEC. 2. Codification of Executive Order 13809.  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 1248. A resolution recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workfo  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced the "Mental Health and Making Access More Affordable Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8390. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance that provide coverage for mental health services and substan  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act" on May 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 8415. A bill to require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to evaluate the cybersecurity practices and protocols of the Department, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Mariannette Miller-Mee  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 8370. A bill to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for othe  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced a resolution on May 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on June 28. S. Res. 701. A resolution designating the week of May 19 through May 25, 2024, as "National Public Works Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Boozman, R-Ark., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act" on May 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on June 25. S. 4334. A bill to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purpo  more