WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced a joint resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H.J. Res. 167. A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison"; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Postal Processing Protection Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8730. A bill to require the United States Postal Service to apply certain requirements when closing a processing, shipping, delivery, or other facility supporting a post office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. * * * SECTION 1.   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. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Con. Res. 113. Concurrent resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former President George H.W. Bush on the occasion of his 100th birthday; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kay Granger, R-Texas, Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Morgan Luttr  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. 21 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 732. A resolution celebrating the 247th anniversary of the creation of the flag of the United States and expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., and Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * Celebrating the 247th anniversary of th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced a joint resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S.J. Res. 96. 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 Health, Education, Lab  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Conscience Protection Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4524. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit discrimination against health care entities that do not participate in abortion, and to strengthen implementation and enforcement of Federal conscience laws; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.  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. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4539. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain provisions with respect to qualified ABLE programs permanent; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., John Boozman, R-Ark., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Peter Welch, D-Vt.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4541. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain provisions with respect to qualified ABLE programs permanent; read the first time. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ensuring Nationwide Access to a Better Life Experience Act" or the "ENABLE Act". SEC. 2.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4527. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act". SEC. 2. J  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Dismantle DEI Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4516. A bill to ensure equal protection of the law, to prevent racism in the Federal Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Marco Rubio, R-Fla.  more