WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 14. H. Res. 1416. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25, 2024, through August 31, 2024, as "Black Breastfeeding Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25, 2024, through Aug  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Hostage Private Debt Tax Freedom Act" on Aug. 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9431. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income the discharge of indebtedness of certain individuals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., introduced legislation on Aug. 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9432. A bill to amend the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 to modify the requirements for the time capsule required by such Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., and Maria Elvira   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced legislation on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9415. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require that domiciliary facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs and State homes that provide housing to veterans have resident advocates; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Requirement of resident advocate in a domiciliary facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Securing Access to Fertility Everywhere Act" on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9416. A bill to recognize the right to assisted reproductive technology and to limit liability for certain actions committed during the course of providing assisted reproductive technology; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently de  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "School Hunger Elimination Act" on Sept. 3, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 9448. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve program requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., J  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act" on Aug. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 9405. A bill to prohibit Members of Congress from conducting certain financial transactions involving a foreign adversary of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Home Health Aides for Veterans' Spouses Act" on Aug. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 9404. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide extended care services to spouses of certain veterans; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Home Health Aides for Veterans' Spouses Act". SE  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Summer Meals Act" on Aug. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 9406. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve the efficiency of summer meals; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Mary Peltola, D-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Summer Meals Act of 2024". SEC. 2. S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Peter McGuire Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9419. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Peter McGuire in recognition of his contributions to the American Labor Movement; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "DoD Dark Sky Stewardship Act" on Aug. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 9409. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to conduct an audit and analysis of light pollution at certain Department of Defense facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "DoD Dark Sky Stewardship Act". SEC. 2. Reduction of light poll  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Safe Military Medical Equipment Act" on Aug. 30, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9445. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to replace certain syringes of the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe Military Medical Equipment Act". SEC. 2. Plan for identifying and replacing syringes of concern.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Sami's Law" on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9423. A bill to require ride-hailing companies to implement an enhanced digital system to verify passengers with their authorized ride-hailing vehicles and drivers; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Equal Pay for Equal Work Act" on Aug. 27, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 14. H.R. 9424. A bill to establish the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit  more