WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced legislation on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9116. A bill to make ineligible for asylum any alien who commits certain actions against the National Guard, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Aliens who commit certain actions against National Guard. Section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1158) is amended by adding at the end the f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced legislation on July 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9115. A bill to prohibit the Department of Defense from transporting Palestinian refugees to the United States; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on Department of Defense transport of Palestinian refugees to the United States. None of the fund authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Departm  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. 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. 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. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., introduced the "Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9154. A bill to amend titles 11 and 28 of the United States Code to modify the compensation payable to trustees serving in cases under chapter 7 of such title; to extend the term of certain temporary offices of bankruptcy judge; and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Be  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Wildfire Victim Tax Relief and Recovery Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9155. A bill to exclude certain amounts relating to compensating victims of the Texas Panhandle fires, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Wildfire Victim Tax Relief and Recovery Act". SEC. 2. Texas Panhandle fire disaster relief  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 "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. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act" on July 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 9163. A bill to prohibit actions recognizing the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pr  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. 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. 24 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on July 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 22. H. Res. 1378. A resolution providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump was an abhorrent act of cowardice that must be universally condemned and that the only appropriate place for the Nation to settle political disputes is at the ballot box on election day; to the Committee on t  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. 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. 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. 24 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced legislation on July 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 22. H.R. 9112. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kay Granger, R-Texas, Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, John R. Carter, R-Texas, Michael T. McC  more