WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced a joint resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H.J. Res. 182. A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Designated Placement Requirements for LGBTQI plus Children"; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., William Timmons, R  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1341. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8281) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 165) providing   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1349. A resolution recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 committee concerned. The resolu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1351. A resolution commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, who, three years ago, stood in the face of brutal harassment, beatings, and torture to protest against the Communist Cuban regime, demanding access to their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and freedom; to the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1352. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Expressing support for the designation of July 2024 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". Whereas plastic pollution represents a global threat that will require individual and collective  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1344. A resolution finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., and Mark Alford, R-Mo. * * * Findin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1354. A resolution impeaching Samuel Alito, Jr., Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Greg Casar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1353. A resolution impeaching Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Greg Casar,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 1355. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jack Bergma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4707. A bill to direct the Under Secretary for Management of the Department of Homeland Security to assess contracts for covered services performed by contractor personnel along the United States land border with Mexico, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 11. S. 4708. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify provisions relating to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Guarding and Administering Trespass Enforcement, Controlling Restricted Areas and Stopping High-Risk Encroachment Recidivism and Sabotage Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4725. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a criminal penalty for unauthorized access to Department of Defense facilities; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S.J. Res. 102. 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 for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard"; to the Committee on Environment and Publ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. S. Res. 765. A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable James Mountain Inhofe, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Mars  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act" on July 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. S. 4727. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Tommy Tubervill  more