WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8426. A bill to secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpa  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Arming Cartels Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8427. A bill to prohibit the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of .50 caliber rifles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 wit  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Reshape Alternatives to Detention Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8430. A bill to make certain adjustments pertaining to the Alternatives to Detention program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., August Pfluger, R-Texas, Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, Clay Higgins, R-La., Ba  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Taiwan Interpol Endorsement and Inclusion Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 3. H.R. 8452. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain membership status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1256. A resolution condemning the United Nations moment of silence for Ebrahim Raisolsadati as a blatant disregard of the United Nations Charter; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., and Claudi  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health in Schools Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 2. H.R. 8444. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to establish grant programs to promote mental health in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cos  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "No Taxpayer Funds for Illegal Immigrant Identity Cards Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8441. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from using Federal funds to establish the ICE Secure Docket Card program and to prohibit the use of documentation issued in connection with immigration proceedings to establish eligibility for Federal public benefits; to the Committee on the Jud  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1259. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * Expre  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. H. Res. 1260. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2024 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Ja  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 705. A resolution recognizing May 28, 2024, as the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol and commending the service of the U.S. Border Patrol to the United States people; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Thom  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S.J. Res. 89. A joint resolution to direct the termination of the use of United States Armed Forces for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier on the coast of the Gaza Strip that has not been authorized by Congress; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 706. A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mi  more