WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "No Tax Dollars for College Encampments Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8883. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose campus policies relating to responding to certain incidents of civil disturbance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y.,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1330. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Stephen F. Lynch,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1331. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Immigrant Heritage Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Henry C. Johns  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Worker Rights and Support Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8911. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require employers to allow employees to take meal, rest, restroom, and medical breaks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Jonathan J  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1332. A resolution encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "Missile Technology Controls Revision Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8892. A bill to modify certain provisions relating to bilateral agreements and AUKUS defense trade cooperation under the Arms Export Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Preserving Veteran' Legacy Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8893. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to burials, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Don Davis, D-N.C., and Morg  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Protecting American Innovation and Development Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8924. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to identify and report on foreign adversary entities using intellectual property related to emerging technology without a license, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Cannabis Research Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8901. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the designation of institutions of higher education as Centers of Excellence in Cannabis Research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "UProot Rioting International Students Engaged in Radical Subversion Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8903. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to revoke the visa of any alien admitted to the United States under section 101(a)(15)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act who has been convicted of assault in a police officer or an offense related to rioting; to the Committee on the J  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Tenant Empowerment Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8904. A bill to protect and empower residents of certain federally assisted rental housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., James McGovern, D-Mass., Nyd  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Securing America's Titanium Manufacturing Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8912. A bill to temporarily suspend duties on imports of titanium sponge, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., and Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 755. A resolution designating June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month; considered and agreed to. * * * Designating June 2024 as National Cybersecurity Education Month. Whereas recent cyberattacks and vulnerabilities present cybersecurity risks to individuals and organizations and increase the urgency to grow and sustain a knowledgea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Securing America's Federal Equipment in Supply Chains Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4651. A bill to require agencies to use information and communications technology products obtained from original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. *  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Res. 756. A resolution designating June 19, 2024, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Alex Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act" on July 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4631. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit minimum education requirements for proposed contractor personnel in certain contract solicitations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Classification Reform for Transparency Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4648. A bill to require the President to establish a task force on streamlining the classified national security information system and narrowing of the criteria for classification of information, to make improvements with respect to such classification system, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Contract Pricing Data Transparency Act" on July 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4636. A bill to require reporting on offerors that have denied requests for uncertified cost or pricing data; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Contract Pricing Data Transparency Act". SEC. 2. Requirement to report offerors that have denied requests for uncerti  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4654. A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to allow Indian tribal governments to directly request fire management assistance declarations and grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Pharmaceutical Risk Assessment and Mitigation Act" on July 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4635. A bill to require a report and updated guidance on continued risk management for pharmaceutical supply chains of Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pharmaceutical Risk As  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act" on July 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4630. A bill to establish an interagency committee to harmonize regulatory regimes in the United States relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more