WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1400. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., and Brian Babin, R-Texas. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024. Whereas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced legislation on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9370. A bill to require State agencies to inform recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, participants in the WIC program, and recipients of assistance under the TANF program of card skimming, card cloning, and similar fraudulent methods of stealing such benefits or assistance; and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agricult  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Elder Pride Protection Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9369. A bill to establish a task force to combat the rising elder abuse of LGBTQI+ individuals; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Elder Pride Protection Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Combating LGBTQI+ elder abuse task force.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "Supporting Opportunities to Build Everyday Responsibility Act" on Aug. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9390. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program with respect to 24/7 sobriety programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "IVF for Families Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9333. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an income tax credit for the costs of certain fertility treatments; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "IVF for Families Act". SEC. 2. Credit for certain fertility treatments.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9332. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to authorize Secret Service to reimburse State and local governments for the use of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Presidential Security Resources  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Justice for 9/11 Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9311. A bill to address the plea agreements for certain individuals detained at Guantanamo, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Stand With Israel Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9374. A bill to amend the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 to provide for a prohibition on contributions to the United Nations relating to Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa  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. 6 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Public and Private Sector Ransomware Response Coordination Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9315. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report on coordination in the public and private sectors in responding to ransomware attacks on financial institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Political Accountability and Transparency Act" on Aug. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9392. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the restrictions on the use of campaign funds for personal use to the funds of leadership PACs and other political committees, to clarify the treatment of certain coordinated expenditures as contributions to candidates, to require the sponsors   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. 6 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Ensuring America's Competitiveness and Technological Leadership Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9320. A bill to direct the President to submit to Congress a national strategy on economic competitiveness and technological leadership, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be su  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Alpha-Gal Allergen Inclusion Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9382. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to add alpha-gal to the definition of "major food allergen"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act". SEC. 2. Adding alpha-gal to definition of "major food allergen".  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced legislation on Aug. 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9359. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Repeal of inclusion of social security benefits in adjusted gross income.  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