WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced legislation on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9118. A bill to cancel Federal oil and gas leases held by entities that manipulate the market price of oil or gas in violation of certain Federal law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Andre Carson, D-In  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced the "Supporting Access to Falls Education and Prevention and Strengthening Training Efforts and Promoting Safety Initiatives for Veterans Act" on July 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9179. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Office of Falls Prevention of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Educational and Career Opportunities for Public Safety Act" on July 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9180. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide education assistance to public safety officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and John James, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Safeguarding America's Future and Environment Act" on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9120. A bill to establish an integrated national approach to respond to ongoing and expected effects of extreme weather and climate change by protecting, managing, and conserving the fish, wildlife, and plants of the United States, and to maximize Government efficiency and reduce costs, in cooperation with   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1381. A resolution commemorating the past success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 24. H. Res. 1387. A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in work and community life; to t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Protecting American Industry and Labor From International Trade Crimes Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9151. A bill to strengthen the Department of Justice's enforcement against trade-related crimes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Nathan  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Securing Continued Healthcare for Our Operations and Logistics Professionals Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9152. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that determinations regarding whether an individual who is a contractor providing services to an educational organization is a full time employee for purposes of requirements relating to an employer's responsibil  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9160. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the system of compensation of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority that supports acts of terrorism; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Financial Services, for a period to be subseq  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Health Equity and Accountability Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9161. A bill to improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Serv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "PRC Risk Transparency Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9162. A bill to amend the securities laws to require certain disclosures and reports with respect to the exposure of issuers to China and the threat of sudden loss of market access between the United States and China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced a resolution on July 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1375. A resolution recognizing the threat of extreme weather to children's health and well-being, and expressing the sense of Congress that solutions must be rapidly and equitably developed and deployed to address the unique vulnerabilities and needs of children; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced a joint resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H.J. Res. 193. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Plug Offshore Wells Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9168. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to annually submit to Congress, and make publicly available on a website, a report on decommissioning offshore oil and gas wells, platforms, and pipelines; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tim Kennedy, D-N.Y., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Debbie Di  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Labor Enforcement to Securely Protect Workers" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9137. A bill to safeguard the rights of workers and protect children by responsibly increasing civil monetary penalties and other means; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently dete  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on July 24, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1384. A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2024 as "PCOS Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., Debbie Wasserman Schultz  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Avian Influenza Research and Response Act" on July 26, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Avian Influenza Research and Response Act". SEC. 2. Continuing animal health and disease, food security, and stewardship research, education, and extension programs. SEC. 3. Appropriations for resear  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced legislation on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9175. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 24837 Goddard Road in Taylor, Michigan, as the "Technical Sergeant E. Huston James Memorial Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced the "Loans in Our Neighborhoods Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9176. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to increase the maximum loan amount for a loan made under section 7(a) of such Act; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., and Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Loans In Our Nei  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Patient Debt Relief Act" on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9129. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish certain standards and requirements with respect to financial assistance and medical debt collection for hospitals participating in the Medicare program, and to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for purposes of medical deb  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 24. H. Res. 1391. A resolution congratulating the American Motorcyclist Association on their 100th Anniversary; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., and Warren   more