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. 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. 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. 25 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced the "Ensuring State Attorney General Accountability Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9143. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit 501(c)(3) organizations from providing direct funding to State attorneys general; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., and John Rose  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Let America Vote Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9144. A bill to require States to permit unaffiliated voters to vote in primary elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, 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 provisions as  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9146. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the consideration of continuity of health care in determining best medical interest under the Veterans Community Care Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Webster, R-Fla., Bria  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Tailoring for Main Street's Investors Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9148. A bill to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to provide an exemption from the registration requirements under that Act to certain advisers of private funds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tailoring for Mai  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. 24 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced the "Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act" on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9123. A bill to encourage increased trade and investment between the United States and the countries in the Western Balkans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9158. A bill to require an institution of higher education that becomes aware that a student having nonimmigrant status under subparagraph (F)(i) or (J) of section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)) has endorsed or supported a foreign terrorist organization to notify the SEVIS, and for other purposes; to the Commit  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Appalachian Trail Centennial Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9159. A bill to enhance the preservation, maintenance, and management of national historic trails and national scenic trails, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Appalachian Trail Centenni  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. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Employer Participation in Repayment Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9164. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the exclusion for certain employer payments of student loans under educational assistance programs permanent; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Improving Mentorship in STEM Higher Education Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9134. A bill to amend the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act to direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to carry out a mentorship demonstration program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul  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. 26 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Rural Innovation and Small Business Expansion Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9166. A bill to require the Small Business Administration, the Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Delta Regional Authority to enter into an agreement to carry out activities to expand rural entrepreneurship, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition t  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. 26 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Burn Pit Elimination Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9171. A bill to authorize additional appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for solid waste disposal systems of the Army, with an offset; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Destruction Initiative for Stored Precursors Overseas and Safe Enforcement Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9172. A bill to establish the Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative to promote bilateral counterdrug interdiction efforts with the governments of specified countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joaquin Ca  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. 24 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced the "Ending Corporate Bankruptcy Abuse Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9110. A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to make the filing of a petition for relief under chapter 11 that is objectively futile or in subjective bad faith a cause for dismissal of the case, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., and Lan  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9131. A bill to authorize a national program to reduce the threat to human health posed by exposure to indoor air contaminants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Indoor A  more