WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief Act" on Aug. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9383. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include screening for loneliness and coordination of supportive services and health care to address the negative health effects of loneliness, to require a report on loneliness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1399. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Charity Adams Earley; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9328. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish additional presumptions of service connection for certain diseases that occur in veterans who suffered toxic exposure while serving at Karshi Khanabad Air Base, Uzbekistan; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1404. A resolution expressing support for keeping guns out of classrooms; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The r  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Steel Modernization Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9334. A bill to strengthen domestic manufacturing, bring next generation iron and steel back to the United States, and revitalize deindustrialized regions; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Single Parent Penalty Elimination Act" on Aug. 13, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9354. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make certain temporary provisions relating to the child tax credit permanent, to make such credit fully refundable, and to increase the corporate tax rate; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1406. A resolution commemorating 175 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., James McGovern, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced the "Pipeline Accountability, Safety, and Environmental Standards Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9323. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require the establishment of an Office of Public Engagement in the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 800. A resolution condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, honoring the victims who were killed and injured at the rally, and calling for unity and civility in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-K  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S.J. Res. 108. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to reaffirm the principle that no person is above the law; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Sheldon Wh  more