WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9101. A bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced the "Cuba Threat Assessment Act" on July 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9066. A bill to require an assessment by the Department of Homeland Security regarding threats within the United States posed by the Republic of Cuba, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   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. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1369. A resolution remembering the life of Corey Comperatore who passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., John Joyce, R-Pa., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Chrissy Houlahan, D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1365. A resolution calling for the termination of United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle from her position, effective immediately; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Joe Wilson, R-S.C., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Nicole Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Enhanced Presidential Security Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. H.R. 9106. A bill to direct the Director of the United States Secret Service to apply the same standards for determining the number of agents required to protect Presidents, Vice Presidents, and major Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by  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. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Con. Res. 121. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that July 22 should be designated as a day of recognition to recognize the unsung heroes of America in wartime; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Expressing the sense of Congress that July 22 should be designated as a day of recognition to recogn  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced a resolution on July 22, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 11. H. Res. 1374. A resolution honoring the dedication, bravery, and professionalism of correctional officers across the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Elise Stefanik  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Summer Meals and Learning Act" on July 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 29. S. 4876. A bill to create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ron Wy  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