WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Retired Officers Conflict of Interest Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9364. A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to strengthen and expand restrictions on retired members and members of reserve components of the uniformed services accepting employment and compensation from foreign governments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep  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. 9 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9372. A bill to take certain Federal land in the State of Washington into trust for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act". SEC. 2.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Maternal and Infant Delivery Wellness and Integration With Vital Expertise Support for Service Members Act" on Aug. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 5. H.R. 9335. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to provide services from midwives to covered beneficiaries under the TRICARE program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act" on Aug. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9371. A bill to take certain lands in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Quinault Indian Nation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act". SEC. 2. Lands to be transferred.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the " Protection for Reservation Occupants Against Trafficking and Evasive Communications Today Act" on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 4. H.R. 9310. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide Tribal courts and law enforcement with more tools to combat the opioid epidemic; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently deter  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on Aug. 2, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 4. H. Res. 1405. A resolution recognizing the 165th anniversary of the peaceful resolution of the Pig War crisis; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Adam Smith, D-Wash., Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., and Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. * * * Recognizing the 165th anniversary of the peaceful resolution of the Pig War cris  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced legislation on Aug. 13, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9353. A bill proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * Section 1. Total outlays for any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts for that fiscal year, unless three-fifths of the whole number of each H  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced legislation on Aug. 20, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9391. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, as the "Mayor Rob Gordan Post Office"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Cathy McMorr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., introduced the "Lasting Home Affordability Act" on Aug. 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 7. H.R. 9356. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible grantees to use for the purpose of providing low-interest construction loans to eligible entities; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lasting Home Afford  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. 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