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. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced legislation on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 1. H.R. 8438. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit qualified distributions from section 529 plans for certain transportation and parking expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Qualified distributions from section 529 plans for certain transportation   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. 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. 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

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on July 1. S. Res. 707. A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y  more