WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Diverse Cybersecurity Workforce Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8469. A bill to establish in the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security a program to promote the cybersecurity field to disadvantaged communities, including older individuals, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, geographically diverse communities, socioeconomi  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced the "Helping Families Heal Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8470. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make awards to increase or improve access to comprehensive mental and behavioral health services for individuals exposed to violent encounters involving law enforcement personnel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Coal Royalty Fairness and Communities Investment Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8491. A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to make certain improvements in the laws relating to coal royalties, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8498. A bill to authorize funding for necessary expenses for the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of facilities and infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine Academy; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., A  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Unity through Service Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8479. A bill to establish an Interagency Council on Service to promote and strengthen opportunities for military service, national service, and public service for all people of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Foreign Affairs  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8503. A bill to provide States with support to establish integrated care programs for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, 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  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act" on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8525. A bill to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Supply Chain Security and Growth Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8504. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the critical supply chains reshoring investment tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and D  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced legislation on May 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 8519. A bill to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for disinformation research grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Marj  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Bring Jobs Home Act" on May 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 9. H.R. 8506. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage domestic insourcing and discourage foreign outsourcing; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., and Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bring Jobs Home Act". SEC. 2. Cre  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "Student Loan Reform Act" on May 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8461. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a program under which an institution of higher education may elect to cosign Federal student loans made to students attending the institution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Shor  more

WASHINGTON, July 7 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Farm, Food and National Security Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 6. H.R. 8467. A bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2029, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Farm, Food, and Na  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Expanding Disability Access to Higher Education Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4380. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote matriculation, and increase in the graduation rates, of individuals with disabilities within higher education; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Chris Van Holle  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Higher Education Grant Flexibility Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4379. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Preventing and Treating Substance Use Disorders Among Older Adults Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4358. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary to establish a grant program under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to address substance use disorders among older adults, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, La  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Secure Smartports Act" on May 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4369. A bill to require the Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center to develop a strategy and conduct outreach to United States industry, including shipping companies, port operators, and logistics firms, on the risks of smartport technology of the People's Republic of China and other related risks, and for other pur  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act" on May 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4363. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tam  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Right to Contraception Act" on May 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on July 8. S. 4381. A bill to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo  more