WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1295. A resolution expressing support for the designation of Sunday, June 16, 2024, as "Father's Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 within the jurisdiction o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8710. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts contributed to a 529 plan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John James, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Deduction for contributions to 529 plan. (a) In general.--Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by redesign  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8732. A bill to enhance the rights of domestic employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Accountability, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. H.R. 8702. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1291. A resolution electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Veterans' Affairs: Mr. Kennedy.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8734. A bill to amend the Northern Border Security Review Act to require updates to the northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Thomas Tiffany  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1283. A resolution supporting the designation of June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Angie Craig, D-Minn., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Supporting the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 7, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1285. A resolution condemning the pro-abortion policies of the Biden administration; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Michael Guest, R-Miss., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Secure Storage Information Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8719. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require a Federal firearms licensee to provide secure firearms storage information to a prospective firearm transferee, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a gun safe credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8721. A bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a weatherization readiness program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Shor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 14, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1303. A resolution condemning the Biden administration's politically motivated ban on liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 727. A resolution designating June 2024 as "Great Outdoors Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jon Tester, D-Mont., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Joe Manchin, I-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4532. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under Medicare Advantage plans; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Thune, R-S.D., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Marsha Blackburn, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Housing Financial Literacy Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4542. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to discount FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial literacy housing counseling program; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texa  more