WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1335. A resolution supporting the designation of July 21, 2024, as "Guam Liberation Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Kevin Mullin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., introduced the "Protecting American Students Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8913. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain students from the calculation to determine if certain private colleges and universities are subject to the excise tax on net investment income, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-P  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. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Sunset Chevron Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8889. A bill to provide for the sunset of rules upheld based on Chevron deference; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and 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 c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8923. A bill to establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "University Accountability Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8914. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose penalties with respect to civil rights violations by certain tax-exempt educational institutions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Gregory F. Murphy, R-N  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Veterans Gun Rights Protection Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8906. A bill to amend titles 18 and 38, United States Code, to permit the lawful carrying of firearms in properties under the jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subseque  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1338. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "American Patriotism Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Josh Brech  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 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. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced the "Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4652. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., John Cornyn, R-Texas,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4640. A bill to strengthen trafficking victim assistance grant funding; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supporting Victims of Human Trafficking Act". SEC. 2. Grants to assist victims of a severe form  more