WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., introduced the "Deliver for Democracy Act" on July 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9078. A bill to require on-time delivery of periodicals to unlock additional rate authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Angie Craig, D-Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "Secret Service Readiness Act" on July 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9080. A bill to direct the Director of the United States Secret Service to implement a uniform fitness standard for Secret Service Special Agents and Uniformed Division Officers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Clay Higgins, R-La  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Promoting a Strong Child Welfare Workforce Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9061. A bill to amend section 436 of the Social Security Act to increase funding for the retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., and Dwight Evans, D-Pa. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair Allocation and Improvement of Regional Fleets Act" on July 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9038. A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to modernize and enhance the fair distribution of the Postal Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced legislation on July 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9040. A bill to require covered agencies to issue strategy and implementation plans for the transfer of credit, guarantee, and insurance risk to the private sector, to require the implementation of such plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., introduced the "Legal Guardianship Inclusion Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9063. A bill to amend subpart 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to promote permanency for youth by strengthening support networks for children, youth, and families at risk of entering the child welfare system; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Access to Birth Control Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9104. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of Food and Drug Administration-approved contraception and medication related to contraception, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Bi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced the "Baby Food Safety Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9105. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of food and limit the presence of contaminants in infant and toddler food, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Supporting America's Children and Families Act" on July 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9076. A bill to reauthorize and modernize part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to strengthen child welfare services, expand the availability of prevention services to better meet the needs of vulnerable families, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on July 18, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1363. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., James Moylan, R-Guam, Mike Bost, R-Ill., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Mike Flood, R-Neb., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Cliff  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Harnessing Effective and Appropriate Long-Term Health for Moms on Medicaid Act" on July 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9049. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with the option to provide coordinated care through a pregnancy medical home for high-risk pregnant women, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Laur  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Environmental Health in Prisons Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9073. A bill to improve the environmental health outcomes of incarcerated people and carceral facility workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Compassionate Assault Response and Empathy Act" on July 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9051. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand trauma-informed training for law enforcement personnel related to sexual assault cases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Sean Cas  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Extension of Authority for Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund Act" on July 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9052. A bill to extend the authority for the joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility demonstration fund; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1371. A resolution strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States border; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1368. A resolution impeaching Kimberly A. Cheatle, Director of the United States Secret Service, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Keith Self, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Russell Fry, R-S.C., Cory   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Access to Contraception Expansion for Veterans Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9094. A bill to amend chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to allow a veteran to receive a full year supply of contraceptive pills, transdermal patches, vaginal rings, and other hormonal contraceptive products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ve  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Prioritizing Rural Hospitals Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9093. A bill to prioritize healthcare facilities and mental or behavioral health facilities in the Community Facilities program for fiscal years 2025 through 2031, and allow loans and grants under the program to be used for medical supplies, increasing telehealth capabilities, supporting staffing needs, or renovating and rem  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "ABLE Awareness Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4910. A bill to direct Federal agencies to provide information on ABLE accounts and to provide grants for increasing awareness of ABLE accounts; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Bernie Sanders, I-V  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "ABLE Employment Flexibility Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4911. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow employers to contribute to ABLE accounts in lieu of retirement plan contributions; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Bernie Sand  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced legislation on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4909. A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Use of direct deposit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "American Cures Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4879. A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical research; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "American Cures Act  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Reforming Evergreening and Manipulation that Extends Drug Years Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4878. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to approval of abbreviated new drug applications; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination in the Workplace Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4902. A bill to prevent discrimination, including harassment, in employment; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 30, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 29. S. Res. 782. A resolution designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as "National Farmers Market Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Peter Welch, D-Vt., John Fetterma  more