WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced legislation on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 9140. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue a report regarding the effects of mine subsidence; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., and Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Report regarding effects of mine subsidence. Not later than 180 days after  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. 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. 26 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pa., introduced the "Access to Pediatric Technologies Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9157. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to facilitate patient access to certain pediatric technologies; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as  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. 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. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Patient Access to LTCH Care Act" on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9125. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy and predictability of Medicare payments to long-term care hospitals; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., and John Joyce, R-Pa. * * * SECTION  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. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 24. H. Res. 1390. A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation. Whereas, on July 25, 1974, President Richard M. Nixon signed the Legal Services C  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. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Long Term Care Stabilization Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9173. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to stabilize payments to long-term care hospitals under the Medicare program and improve patient access; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., and John Joyce, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., introduced the "Bolstering Research and Innovation Now Act" on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9113. A bill to advance research to achieve medical breakthroughs in brain tumor treatment and improve awareness and adequacy of specialized cancer and brain tumor care; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Lori Trahan, D-Mass., and John Joyce, R-Pa. * * *   more