WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1290. A resolution recognizing June 12, 2024, as this year's observance of "Philippines Independence Day" to honor the 126th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Darre  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "Juror Non-Discrimination Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8707. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify that protection for jurors on the basis of sex includes sexual orientation and gender identity; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Alan S. Lowenthal Blue Whales, Blue Skies Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8726. A bill to direct the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program to reduce air pollution and harmful underwater acoustic impacts and the risk of fatal vessel whale strikes by recognizing vo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Homes for Young Adults Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. H.R. 8722. A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide housing assistance for youth and young adults who are unstably housed; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Delia Ramire  more

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. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1298. A resolution supporting the designation of the second Friday of June as National Service and Conservation Corps Day; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., and Garret Graves, R-La. * * * Supporting the designation of the second Frida  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced legislation on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8712. A bill to authorize the establishment in the Department of State of a Negotiations Support Unit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Authority to establish negotiations support unit within department of state.  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. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Res. 1286. A resolution supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ("Gavi"); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Maria Elvira Sa  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. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 23. H. Res. 1299. A resolution reaffirming the goals and ideals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action in Cairo, Egypt, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., and Grace Meng, D-N.Y.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Home of Your Own Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8714. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a program to provide homeownership assistance grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., introduced the "Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit Act" on June 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 21. H.R. 8715. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a pilot program under which the Secretary enters into public-private partnerships with eligible entities to distribute to mothers of newborn infants newborn supply kits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Congressional Bipartisan Seating Resolution" on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Con. Res. 112. Concurrent resolution requiring Members of Congress and Senators to be seated next to Members or Senators of opposing parties during meetings or hearings of committees of Congress; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Requiring Members of Congress and Senators to be seated next to Members or Senator  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Majority Rule Resolution" on June 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. H. Con. Res. 111. Concurrent resolution providing for certain procedures for bringing debate to a close on any question in the House of Representatives and Senate, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif. * * * Providing for certain procedures for bringing deba  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. 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. 24 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Disaster Relief for Farmworkers Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4545. A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 with respect to emergency assistance for farmworkers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 17. S. Res. 729. A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2024 as "African-American Music Appreciation Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laph  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4552. A bill to enhance the rights of domestic employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill  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. 20 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Restoring Justice for Workers Act" on June 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. S. 4502. A bill to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Alex Padilla, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "SNAP Recertification Reform Act" on June 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 17. S. 4543. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow States to waive certain administrative requirements for recertification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more