WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, introduced the "Border Workforce Improvement Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8794. A bill to require an assessement of CBP and ICE staffing at the southern border, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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   more

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. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on June 21, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H.J. Res. 169. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status With Critical Habitat for Guadalupe Fatmucket, Texas Fatmucket, G  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. 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. 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. 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. 31 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on June 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Con. Res. 116. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a historic ceremony to commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This resolution may be cited as the "Original Resolution to Commemorate Slavery Remembrance Day i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1328. A resolution recognizing the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied militias in the Darfur region of Sudan against non-Arab ethnic communities as acts of genocide; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas * * * Recognizing the actions of the Rapid Support Forces and allied m  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 25. H. Res. 1309. A resolution continuing the promise of Juneteenth: honoring, preserving, and investing in freedmen's settlements; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnso  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. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Illegal Labor Accountability Act" on June 21, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. H.R. 8803. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the civil money penalty for hiring, recruiting, and referral violations; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  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. 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. 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. 29 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced legislation on June 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 8870. A bill to rename the portion of United States Highway 75 between President George Bush Turnpike and United States Highway 380 as the "U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Highway"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Designation of U.S. Congressman and Prisoner of War Sam Johnson Memorial Hig  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. 31 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 26, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 1324. A resolution condemning Uganda's undemocratic human rights regression; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-F  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. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "Safeguarding Our Supply Chains Act" on June 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8834. A bill to establish a Supply Chain Fraud and Theft Task Force; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., August Pfluger, R-Texas, Jim Costa, D-Calif., and Vince Fong, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., introduced the "Strengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans Act" on June 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 8851. A bill to require U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to facilitate naturalization services for noncitizen veterans who have been removed from the United States or are inadmissible; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Vicente Gonzal  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. 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. 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4622. A bill to establish an Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence. (a) In general.--Chapter 903 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: "SEC. 9025. Air Force Technical Training Center of Ex  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "No Tax on Tips Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4621. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the application of the income tax on cash tips through a deduction allowed to all individual taxpayers; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Updating National Flag Use to Reaffirm Liberty Act" on June 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 24. S. 4623. A bill to clarify rules regarding the display of the United States flag for patriotic and military observances for purposes of promoting military recruitment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Updating National Flag Use to Reaffirm Liberty Act of   more