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. 9 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "EITC for Older Workers Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9361. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the upper age limit on eligibility for the earned income tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "EITC for Older Workers Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Reinforcing the Grid Against Extreme Weather Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9362. A bill to direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to improve interregional electricity transfer capability between immediately adjacent transmission planning regions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reinforc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Empowering Women in Agriculture Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9363. A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to expand outreach and assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who are women, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore  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. 6 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1411. A resolution recognizing July 2024 as the 30th anniversary of the reproductive justice movement to raise awareness around the history of reproductive justice and honor the foremothers of the reproductive justice movement, build a world in which Black girls and gender expansive people, as well as all Americans marginalized by their race, clas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Don't Stand for Taking Employed Americans' Livings Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9337. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for increased criminal and civil penalties for wage theft; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Judy Chu,  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. 5 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1409. A resolution standing in solidarity with the Venezuelan people and condemning Nicolas Maduro's attempt to steal the Venezuelan Presidential election; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Darren Soto, D-Fla.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Internet Reach and Access Now Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9299. A bill to make certain improvements relating to the coordination of efforts to promote internet freedom and access to information in Iran, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salaz  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, introduced legislation on Aug. 2, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9322. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 675 Wolf Ledges Parkway in Akron, Ohio, as the "Judge James R. Williams Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Jim Jordan, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9300. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make improvements in the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H.J. Res. 199. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027 and Beyond and Fuel Efficiency Standards fo  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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 797. A resolution designating August 16, 2024, as "National Airborne Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Aug. 1, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. S. Res. 804. A resolution recognizing Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the President-elect of Venezuela; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo. * * * Recognizing Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia as the President-elec  more