WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Conscience Protection Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8857. 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 Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Doug LaMalfa, R-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1305. A resolution rescinding the subpoenas issued by the January 6th Select Committee on September 23, 2021, October 6, 2021, and February 9, 2022, and withdrawing the recommendations finding Stephen K. Bannon, Mark Randall Meadows, Daniel Scavino, Jr., and Peter K. Navarro in contempt of Congress; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Deafblind Disabled Americans Table Approximation Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8859. A bill to require the Bureau of the Census to collect information on deafblind individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced a joint resolution on June 27, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H.J. Res. 170. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture relating to "Final Determination: Adoption of Energy Efficiency Standards for New Construction of HUD- and USDA-Finan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1304. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Do Our Job Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8840. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to modify the rules with respect to the consideration in the House of Representatives of any resolution providing for an adjournment period of more than three calendar days until the House of Representatives has approved annual appropriation bills, and for other purposes; to the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H.J. Res. 168. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Council on Environmental Quality relating to "National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2"; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Water Resources Development Act" on June 25, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8812. A bill to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., David Rouzer, R-N.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Caregivers, Access and Responsible Expansion for Kids Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8844. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to enhance direct certification under the school lunch program; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on June 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1317. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of June 24 through July 3, 2024, as "National Tire Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Tire Safety Week" to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance; to the Committee on Transportation  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1308. A resolution recognizing June 19, 2024, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Stephen F. Lynch, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1314. A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well- being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8806. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study relating to the resiliency of Social Security and Medicare; 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 each case for co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8807. A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the j  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "High Court Gift Ban Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8830. A bill to prohibit Federal judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Cas  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8809. A bill to establish a national motor carrier safety selection standard for entities that contract with certain motor carriers to transport goods, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Da  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Texture Positive Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8875. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to States for the purpose of providing subgrants to eligible entities for education and technical training on how to perform cosmetology services on textured hair; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Storing All Firearms Effectively and Safely Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8877. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit for certain gun safes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Troy Carter,   more