WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Strengthening Tribal Families Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8621. A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to support State implementation of Federal standards established under the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Sharice Davids, D-K  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 163. 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 "New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emissio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Helping Owners With Unaffordable Shoddy Edicts Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8624. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to withdraw a final determination relating to energy efficiency standards for housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H. Res. 1279. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2024 as "Black Music Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Troy Carter, D-La., Stev  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced legislation on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8679. A bill to include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Lloyd Doggett, D-Te  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8680. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to train community mental wellness workers; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Shri T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced the "Decoupling From Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8631. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from procuring certain foreign-made batteries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Green, R-Tenn., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and August Pfluger, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced the "Federal Air Marshal Enhancing Airport Security Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8655. A bill to require the Federal Air Marshal Service to develop a plan to enhance the Federal law enforcement presence at airports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 164. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Revision of Firearms License Requirements"; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Michae  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced legislation on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8683. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State to monitor efforts by the People's Republic of China to build or buy strategic foreign ports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Loan Servicers Accountability Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8660. A bill to strengthen requirements for contracts between the Department of Education and Federal student loan servicers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Danny K.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Reforming Education for Veterans Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8661. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to educational assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reforming Education for  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 166. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees"; to the Committee on Education and the Work  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Henry C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. H. Res. 1272. A resolution calling on the Biden Administration to pursue censure of Iran at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), refer the issue to the United Nations Security Council, and reaffirm that all measures will be taken to prevent the regime in Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on June 4, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 11. H. Res. 1275. A resolution electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Higgins of Louisiana. Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 14. H.J. Res. 165. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance"; to the Committee on Education and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced legislation on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 8667. A bill to rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Cadillac, Michigan, as the "Duane E. Dewey VA Clinic"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Lisa C.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Foreign Investment Transparency and Accountability Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8636. A bill to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to provide a process for a member agency of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to request the Committee initiate a unilateral review of a transaction and to require congressional notice when such request is denied, and for othe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "No American Land for Communist China Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 8693. A bill to prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal lands in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Carol Miller, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Warehouse Worker Protection Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8639. A bill to establish protections for warehouse workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Dan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced legislation on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8644. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 to expand eligibility for underserved community harbor projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., and Max Miller, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness Act" on June 7, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 8673. A bill to establish in the National Institute of Standards and Technology the Foundation for Standards and Metrology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Greg Stanton, D-Ar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced the "Improved Screening for Veterans and Passengers With Disabilities Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8645. A bill to improve airport security screening for certain veterans and passengers with disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each ca  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Promoting Responsible Evaluation and Procurement to Advance Readiness for Enterprise-Wide Deployment for Artificial Intelligence Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4495. A bill to enable safe, responsible, and agile procurement, development, and use of artificial intelligence by the Federal Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The  more