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. 2 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Family Cord Blood Banking Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8882. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat amounts paid for private umbilical cord blood, or umbilical cord tissue, banking services as medical care expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  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. 4 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Clean Water SRF Parity Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8916. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under a State water pollution control revolving fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced the "Peggy Frank Memorial Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8884. A bill to require any delivery vehicle owned or leased by the United States Postal Service have a climate control unit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pegg  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. 2 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced the "Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8880. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center for an assessment of forms that the Secretary sends to claimants for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans  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. 4 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Tribal Child Welfare Support Act" on July 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8921. A bill to set aside funds for payments to Indian tribes and tribal consortia under subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tribal Child Welfare Support Act  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced legislation on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8891. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to San Francisco Bay restoration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jimmy P  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced legislation on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8894. A bill to improve the distribution of tsunami alerts to the public, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8879. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve claims, made under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, regarding military sexual trauma, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill. * * * SECT  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. 4 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1333. A resolution recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., and Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I. * * * Recognizing the signif  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced legislation on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8896. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize an individual who is awarded the Purple Heart for service in the Armed Forces to transfer unused Post-9/11 Educational Assistance to a family member, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. A  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced the "ZZZ's to A's Act" on June 28, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 1. H.R. 8897. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a study to determine the relationship between school start times and adolescent health, well-being, and performance; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "ZZZ's to A's Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Study an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on June 28, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 1. H. Res. 1329. A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Comm  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. 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. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4655. A bill to provide protections for employees of, former employees of, and applicants for employment with Federal agencies, contractors, and grantees whose right to petition or furnish information to Congress is interfered with or denied; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bil  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. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 5. S. Con. Res. 37. A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * Recognizing the significance of equal p  more