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. 29 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Religious Exemptions for Social Security and Healthcare Taxes Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8819. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit against tax, or refund of tax, for certain Federal insurance taxes for employees who are members of religious faiths which oppose participation in such insurance; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cos  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. 31 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., introduced a concurrent resolution on June 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Con. Res. 115. Concurrent resolution providing for a joint session of the Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in honor of the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Maria  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. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1307. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 20, 2024, as "World FSHD Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa. * * * Expressing support for the designation of June 20, 2024, as "World FSHD Day". Whereas facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is a gen  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. 29 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced the "Georgian People's Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8845. A bill to support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia, and for other purposes; 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 for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Tax Administration Simplification Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8864. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements related to tax administration; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., and Debbie Lesko, R-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. 29 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced the "Advocates for Families Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8866. A bill to amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States, as a condition of Federal support for child welfare services programs, to facilitate access to advocates and advocacy resources for parents in any child welfare case or interaction involving a child of the parent, and for other purposes;  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "Gun Theft Prevention Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8828. A bill to enhance safety and security at federally licensed gun shops, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commit  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. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "IVF Protection Act" on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8869. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require, as a condition of receiving Federal Medicaid funding, that States do not prohibit in vitro fertilization (IVF) services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  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. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Short-Term Detention Standards Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8808. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to ensure access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water for individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be su  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Timeline Integrity for Medicare Evidence Development Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8849. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the national and local coverage determination processes under the Medicare program; 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  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. 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. 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Ensuring Legal Representation for Child Welfare Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8810. A bill to amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for legal representation in certain child welfare proceedings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-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. 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. 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. 30 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Foster Care Adoption Oversight and Support Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8793. A bill to gather data on adoptions from foster care and assess the effectiveness of post-adoption services and resources provided to the families, in order to identify gaps in accessible services and inform strategic investments and improve outcomes for adopted children and their families; to the Committee o  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. 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. 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