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. 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. 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. 16 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Biodiversity Oversight Scaled-Back and Fully Erased Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8632. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw a proposed rule relating to the biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health of the National Wildlife Refuge System; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis. * * * SEC  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. 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. 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. 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. 16 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced the "Modernizing the Veterans On-Campus Experience Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8646. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the provision of on-campus educational and vocational counseling by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced the "VA Home Loan Program Reform Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 8647. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain actions to prevent or resolve a default of a housing loan guaranteed by the Secretary, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo. * * * S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a joint resolution on June 5, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. S.J. Res. 94. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., introduced the "Midnight Rules Relief Act" on June 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. S. 4485. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for ``midnight rules'', and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind.,   more