WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on July 8, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 10. H. Res. 1340. A resolution congratulating the University of Tennessee, Knoxville as the College World Series winner; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., John Rose, R-Tenn., Mark Green, R-Tenn., Da  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9002. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment credit for converting non- residential buildings to affordable housing; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., John B. Larson, D-Conn., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9004. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding proprietary institutions of higher education in order to protect students and taxpayers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Our Students and Taxpayers Act of 2024" or   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced the "Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency Act" on July 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 10. H.R. 8957. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and submit a report on the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of certain products produced in the United States and in certain foreign countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Universal Savings Account Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9010. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish universal savings accounts; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., August Pfluger, R-Texas, and Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, introduced the "Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9011. A bill to amend the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022 to extend and modify the lend-lease authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Seth Moulto  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Declaration of Energy Independence Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9017. A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to make certain adjustments to the royalty rates for leases for oil and gas extraction on Federal land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Harriet   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Justice for American Women and Children Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9016. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for enhanced punishments for offenders who commit sexual abuse while unlawfully present in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Justice for American Women and Children Act of 2  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Preventing Forced Abortions Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 8985. A bill to provide for certain conditions on the enforcement of surrogacy contracts; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Greg Pence, R-Ind., Keith Self, R-Texas, Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Lowest Price for Patients Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 8987. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure cost sharing for a drug does not exceed the nationwide average of consumer purchase prices for such drug; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in additio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Consumer Health Options and Insurance Competition Enhancement Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 9020. A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish a public health insurance option, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., John Garamendi, D-Calif.,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on July 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 10. H.J. Res. 181. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Neal P  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Fiscal State of the Nation Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4665. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for a joint meeting of Congress to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General of the United States regarding the audited financial statement of the executive branch, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Improper Payments Transparency Act" on July 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 5. S. 4661. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to include information on improper payments under Federal programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * *  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "Content Origin Protection and Integrity From Edited and Deepfaked Media Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4674. A bill to require transparency with respect to content and content provenance information, to protect artistic content, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Martin Hei  more