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. 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. 31 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on June 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1323. A resolution rejecting the United Nations decision to place the Israel Defense Force on a list of child's rights abusers; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * * Rejecting the United Nations decision to place the Israel D  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. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Maternal and Infant Syphilis Prevention Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8839. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States on best practices for screening and treatment of congenital syphilis under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Juan Ciscomani, R  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. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8801. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide more opportunities for mothers to succeed, and for other purposes; 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 consideration   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "American Music Tourism Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8843. A bill to amend the Visit America Act to promote music tourism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "American Music Tourism Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Responsibilities of the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced a concurrent resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Con. Res. 114. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the International Olympic Committee should allow Taiwan to participate in the 2024 Summer Olympics under the national name, flag, and anthem of its own choosing; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., A  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. 31 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced a joint resolution on June 27, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H.J. Res. 171. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational  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. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8848. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Raul M. G  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