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. 31 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1325. A resolution supporting the designation of the month of June 2024, as "National Men's Health Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., and Ted Lieu, D-Calif. * * * Supporting the designation of the month of June 2024, as "Nationa  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. 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. 29 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8861. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend the destruction authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to articles that present a significant public health concern, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Troy Carter, D-La. *   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. 29 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8847. A bill to require the inclusion of the Ministry of Public Security's Institute of Forensic Science of China on the entity list maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "FDIC Discrimination Relief Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4597. A bill to provide relief for employees of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation who were subjected to discrimination, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 24. S.J. Res. 100. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants fo  more