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. 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. 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. 29 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced the "Right to Vote Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8825. A bill to protect the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Scot  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. 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. 31 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1321. 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 Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Sy  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. 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. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Elder Pride Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4613. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish the Office of LGBTQI Inclusion and a rural outreach grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. S. Res. 747. A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 16 through June 22, 2024, as "National Pollinator Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * Recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Stop Comstock Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4619. 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. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Supporting America's Firefighters and Emergency Responders to Electric Vehicles Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4626. A bill to standardize and improve safety training specific to electric vehicles for firefighters and other emergency response providers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more