WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 29. H.R. 9244. A bill to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determine  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Pregnancy Empowerment Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9196. A bill to prohibit consideration of pregnancy status when filing for divorce; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Nike  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., introduced the "Continued Presence Improvement Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9261. A bill to protect certain victims of human trafficking by expanding the authority of the Secretary of Homeland Security to grant such aliens continued presence in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., and Delia Ramirez, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Bivens Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9262. A bill to provide a civil remedy for an individual whose rights have been violated by a person acting under Federal authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Jasmine Crockett, D-T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., introduced the "Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. H.R. 9266. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to restrict the sale and procurement of certain weapons and ammunition by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Campus Prevention and Recovery Services for Students Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9214. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prevent certain alcohol and substance misuse; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., and Chris Pappas, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Defining Male and Female Act" on July 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. H.R. 9218. A bill to establish a clear and consistent biological definition of male and female; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Harris, R-Md., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Keith Self, R-Texas, Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Lisa C. McClai  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. S. 4961. A bill to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Debbie Staben  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Recharge your Electric Car on the Highway to Alleviate Range Gaps Effectively Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 27. S. 4989. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to permit the use of certain electric vehicle charging stations at rest areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced the "No Kings Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 27. S. 4973. A bill to reassert the constitutional authority of Congress to determine the general applicability of the criminal laws of the United States, and for other purposes; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. S. 4928. A bill making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; from the Committee on Appropriations; placed on the calendar. * * * TITLE I DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY TITLE II EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Expanding Energy Efficiency for Affordable Housing Act" on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 27. S. 4966. A bill to authorize public housing agencies to use assistance from the Capital Fund for energy performance contracts; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more