WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the "Right to Trial Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8856. A bill to protect the constitutional right to trial and discourage imposition of extended sentences for defendants who elect to go to trial instead of accepting a plea offer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, Mary Gay Scanl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "Stop Comstock Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8796. A bill to revise sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, United States Code, and section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1305), and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1306. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2024, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and safe storage of guns in the home; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Sydney Kamlager-Dove,   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. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1310. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2024 as "National Post- Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2024, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  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. 29 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced the "Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8871. A bill to develop a scenario-based training curriculum for law enforcement personnel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8872. A bill to provide for the exemption of certain earnings from the retirement earnings test, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David Trone, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Health Care Worker and First Respon  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Overseas Americans Financial Access Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8873. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exception from certain reporting requirements with respect to the foreign accounts of individuals who live abroad; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Eric Swalwell, D-Calif.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Modernization Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8876. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove the limitation on the aggregate amount of grants made available to low-income taxpayer clinics and to adjust the matching fund requirements for such clinics; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 749. A resolution recognizing June 2024, as "LGBTQ Pride Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., John Fetterman, D-Pa.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 743. 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 Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Chr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4629. A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and marital status in the administration and provision of child welfare services, to improve safety, well-being, and permanency for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender , and queer or questioni  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 744. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2024, as "Stonewall Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Chr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4595. A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Chris Van Holle  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Housing Acquisitions Review and Transparency Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4620. A bill to modify the premerger notification requirements under the Clayton Act with respect to certain acquisitions of residential property, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., El  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "American Energy Efficiency Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4615. A bill to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal energy efficiency resource standard for electricity and natural gas suppliers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,  more