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. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Time for Completion Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8731. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for comprehensive student achievement information; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Time for Completion Act". SEC. 2. Consumer informati  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. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8717. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 West Main Street in Santaquin, Utah, as the "SGT Bill Hooser Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, and Blake D. Moore, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. SGT B  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1300. A resolution condemning campus protest backers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Jim Baird, R-Ind., Clay Higgins, R-La., Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Debb  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Recalculating Electric Vehicle Efficiency for Accuracy and Legitimacy Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4507. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to make the method used by the Department of Energy for calculating electric vehicle-equivalent petroleum fuel economy more accurate, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Se  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. 22 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Ensuring Coast Guard Readiness Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4530. A bill to authorize an exception to the restriction on construction of Coast Guard vessels in foreign shipyards for certain construction in shipyards in North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Ensuring Naval Readiness Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4531. A bill to authorize an exception to the prohibition on the construction of naval vessels in foreign shipyards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ensuring Naval Readiness Act". SEC. 2. Exception to prohibition on construction of naval vessels in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Guarding Readiness Resources Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4511. A bill to provide for the crediting of funds received by the National Guard Bureau as reimbursement from States; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, I-W.Va., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Steve Daines, R-Mont., James Risch, R-Id  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Head Start Improvement Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4550. A bill to amend the Head Start Act to authorize block grants to States for prekindergarten education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Head Start Improvement Act".  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Open America's Ports Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4538. A bill to adjust certain ownership and other requirements for passenger vessels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Open America's Ports Act". SEC. 2. Repeal of PVSA and adjustment of Jones Act requirements for passenger   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Outdoor Americans With Disabilities Act " on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4553. A bill to ensure access to certain public land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Outdoor Americans with Disabilities Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Updates to travel management plans and motor vehicle use plans.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4540. A bill to enable passenger vessels that were not built in the United States to receive coastwise endorsement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act". SEC. 2. Coastwise endorsemen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Safeguarding American Tourism Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4544. A bill to exempt large cruise ships from certain requirements applicable to passenger vessels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safeguarding American Tourism Act". SEC. 2. Adjusting applicability of certain PVSA and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Bolstering Indo-Pacific Capabilities Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4508. A bill to prepare for contested logistics environments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bolstering Indo-Pacific Capabilities Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Inclusion of Japan and the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Combating Foreign Terrorist Drones Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4515. A bill to combat foreign terrorist acquisition of unmanned aerial systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Combating Foreign Terrorist Drones Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Findings. S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Mandatory E-Verify Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4529. A bill to permanently establish the E-Verify employment eligibility verification system, to mandate the use of E-Verify by all employers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Bill Cassidy, R-La., James Lankford, R-Okla., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Joe Manchin, I-W  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