H.R. 9107 is a bill that aims to have the Secretary of Veterans Affairs submit a report to Congress about the progress and completion timeline for an updated version of the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry, called version 2.0. This registry is important for...

H. R. 3728 is a bill that designates a specific United States Postal Service facility located at 25 Dorchester Avenue, Room 1, in Boston, Massachusetts, to be named the “Caroline Chang Post Office.” Any official references to this facility in laws, maps, regulations, or...

H.R. 10172 seeks to change the Social Security Act to stop Medicaid from paying for conversion therapy. The bill defines conversion therapy as practices aimed at changing a person's sexual orientation or gender identity in exchange for money. It clarifies that assisting someone in...

S. 4052 directs the United States Postal Service to assign a unique ZIP Code to Scotland, Connecticut. This means that within 180 days from when the bill becomes law, Scotland, Connecticut, will have its own specific ZIP Code, numbered 06264, covering only that area. The bill...

S. 3523 seeks to end unemployment payments to individuals with an adjusted gross income of $1,000,000 or more. Introduced by Senator Ernst and co-sponsored by Senators Tester and Braun, the bill prohibits the use of federal funds for unemployment compensation to wealthy...

S. 3480, also known as the “CREEPS Act”, addresses the issue of sexual misconduct by federal employees and contractors. It mandates that federal employees convicted of sexual assault while on duty must be removed from service after a hearing. The legislation also prohibits...

H. R. 8205, known as the “Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act,” seeks to update the United States Code to address fraud related to posting bail. Specifically, it amends Section 1033(f)(1)(A) of title 18 to clarify that the crime includes fraudulent activities...

H. R. 9322 is a legislative act that officially names the United States Postal Service facility located at 675 Wolf Ledges Parkway in Akron, Ohio, as the "Judge James R. Williams Post Office Building." This designation ensures that all references to the facility in laws,...

H. R. 9432 proposes changes to the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 regarding the time capsule it mentions. The bill specifies that the time capsule should be installed at Independence National Historical Park on July 4, 2026. Additionally, it changes...

H.R. 7088 aims to establish a permanent program requiring the Secretary of the Air Force to provide tuition assistance to members of the Air National Guard. This program will cover all or part of educational institution charges for members who meet specific training...

H.R. 8308 aims to extend the expiration date of the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 from 2025 to 2030. This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives, is part of the effort to continue managing and controlling the population of nutria, an invasive rodent...

H.R. 4136 is a bill that names the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Plano, Texas, as the “U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic.” This designation is to honor the late Congressman Sam Johnson. The bill stipulates that after its...

H. J. RES. 183 is a resolution that expresses Congress's disapproval of a specific rule from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. This rule relates to energy conservation standards for circulator pumps. If this resolution is approved, the rule in question...

H. R. 8147 seeks to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act, which was originally part of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The bill, introduced by Mr. Davidson and others, calls for the removal of amendments made by the...

H.R. 4486, titled the "Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act," allows state or local governments to prioritize hiring veterans and people with disabilities as election workers. The bill also permits these jurisdictions to favor nonresident...

S. 2825 proposes to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the United States Army Dustoff crews of the Vietnam War, recognizing their extraordinary heroism and life-saving actions. The bill highlights the critical role these helicopter crews played in medical evacuations during...

H.R. 7776 aims to modify the Boulder Canyon Project Act, allowing the Secretary of the Interior to use funds from the Colorado River Dam fund. This use is for activities like maintenance and improvements at Hoover Dam. The expenditures require oversight and approval from...

H.R. 6750 proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 501 Mercer Street Southwest in Wilson, North Carolina, as the “Milton F. Fitch, Sr. Post Office Building.” The bill directs that any legal or formal mentions of this postal facility should refer...

H. RES. 16 is a resolution recognizing the actions of Russia in Ukraine as acts of genocide. It presents evidence of systematic atrocities committed by Russian forces, such as mass killings, causing physical and mental harm, creating life-threatening conditions, preventing births, and...

H.R. 9972 aims to implement the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels by putting rules in place to protect these birds. The bill makes it illegal to harm, capture, or kill albatrosses and petrels without a specific permit. It outlines various measures for...

H. R. 1797 aims to establish a safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, such as electric bicycles and scooters, to prevent fire risks. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is tasked with creating this standard within a year,...

H.R. 7589, also known as the "Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act" or the "ROUTERS Act," directs the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the national security risks associated with consumer routers, modems, and devices that...

H.R. 6132, known as the "Awning Safety Act of 2023," directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create a mandatory safety standard for retractable awnings. This standard aims to prevent serious injuries or death from awnings unexpectedly opening or causing harm. The...

H.R. 8909 proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility located at 82-6110 Mamalahoa Highway in Captain Cook, Hawaii, as the "Army 1st Lt. John Kuulei Kauhaihao Post Office Building." The bill ensures that all references to this post office in official documents...

H. R. 8577 proposes the creation of a national commission aimed at addressing workplace sexual harassment in the United States. The commission's duties include investigating sexual harassment across various industries, evaluating related issues such as discrimination and...

S. 1549, also known as the "Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act," is a legislative measure intended to enhance the efficiency of data sharing between executive branch agencies and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). It amends the Privacy Act of 1974 to allow the...

H.R. 7333 proposes to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in West Palm Beach, Florida, as the “Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center.” Once enacted, any mentions of this medical center in U.S. laws or documents will refer to it by the new name. The bill was...

H. R. 7423 proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building." The bill ensures that any mentions of this postal facility in laws or official documents will refer to it...

H.R. 7421 aims to ensure that the District of Columbia receives equal treatment regarding funding under the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act. The bill specifically amends Section 8 of Public Law 87–788 by adding the District of Columbia to the list of entities...

H. R. 9775 proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility located at 119 North Anderson Street in Elwood, Indiana, as the “Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building.” This bill intends to honor Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz by formally designating this...

S. 5178 proposes changes to update and adjust Social Security's lump sum death payments for inflation. Currently, a fixed amount is provided to eligible recipients after an insured individual passes away. This bill would increase the payment to $2,900 and link future...

The Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Violence Act of 2024, or the AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024, directs the Attorney General to conduct a study on animal cruelty. The study will explore the factors contributing to animal cruelty and whether...

H.R. 9315, also known as the "Public and Private Sector Ransomware Response Coordination Act of 2024," requires the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to Congress on how the public and private sectors are working together to tackle ransomware attacks on financial...

H. R. 6132 is a bill that requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create a mandatory safety standard for retractable awnings. The goal is to prevent risks such as unexpected opening, which can lead to serious injuries or even death. The CPSC will clarify...

S. 2181 is a bill designed to support military families by making changes to the United States Code regarding veterans’ benefits. It extends the entitlement to memorial headstones and markers for veterans and certain other individuals until September 30, 2032, instead of the...

H.R. 7507 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives proposing that the United States Postal Service facility located at 203 East 6th Street in Lexington, Nebraska, be officially renamed as the "Bill Barrett Post Office Building." The bill specifies that any...

H. R. 7500 proposes an amendment to the Defense Production Act of 1950. This amendment would allow Indian Tribes to request the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to review transactions between the Tribe and foreign individuals or entities. The goal...

H. R. 8257 aims to stop the Secretary of the Army from implementing a rule that was previously withdrawn. This rule would have restricted public access to the Washington Channel in Washington, DC. The bill makes sure that the withdrawn rule or any other rule that limits...

S. 4188 seeks to change the Commodity Exchange Act by stopping the trading of water and water rights meant for future delivery. Introduced by Senator Warren and others, the bill aims to insert references within the Act and another law to ensure that water, water rights, or...

S. 2195 aims to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 by extending the authorization of the diesel emissions reduction program. This change involves updating the act to continue this program's effects until 2029. The bill successfully passed the Senate on May 8, 2024.

H. R. 8405 is a bill that aims to rename a facility of the United States Postal Service located at 90 McCamly Street South in Battle Creek, Michigan. If passed, the facility will be officially designated as the "Sojourner Truth Post Office." The bill specifies that any...

H. R. 9285 is a legislative bill that designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 3913 Leland Avenue Northwest in Comstock Park, Michigan, to be officially named the "Captain Miguel Justin Nava Post Office." Any law, map, regulation, document, or other...

H.R. 6826 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that proposes renaming the visitor and education center at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, Maryland. If enacted, the center would be officially designated as the "Paul S. Sarbanes...

H.R. 10157 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to change the name of the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center located in Casper, Wyoming. The bill proposes to rename it the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center." It ensures that any...

H. R. 4385 seeks to extend the authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991. Specifically, it amends sections of the original Act to change the expiration date from 2022 to 2028, allowing continued support for drought relief efforts. This...

S. 4464 aims to ensure that the United States Postal Service (USPS) must follow certain procedures when it decides to close any facility, such as processing, shipping, or delivery centers, that support post offices. The bill proposes changes to Section 404(d) of title 39 in...

S. 4359 aims to update the National Dam Safety Program Act by extending its provisions. Specifically, it changes the expiration dates in two sections of the act. The section related to funding for repairing high-risk dams is extended to the year 2029, and the overall...

H. R. 8679 aims to allow nationals from the Czech Republic to enter the United States as E–1 nonimmigrants, which means they can reside in the U.S. to conduct trade or investment activities. This eligibility is contingent on whether United States nationals receive similar...

S. J. RES. 117 is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate to express Congress's disapproval of a report submitted by the President of the United States concerning the debt situation of the Government of Ukraine. The resolution signifies that Congress does not agree with...

H.R. 7699 aims to enhance the sharing of information and intelligence between the U.S. government and private entities to combat tactics and illicit activities by foreign adversaries. The Director of National Intelligence is tasked with creating a strategy that improves this...

S. RES. 557 authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to organize quarterly blood donation drives during the year 2024. The Sergeant at Arms is responsible for choosing the dates, locations, and partnering blood donation organizations for these events, with...

H. R. 6188 is a bill that seeks to rename a United States Postal Service facility located at 420 Highway 17 North in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. The bill proposes that this postal facility be officially designated as the "Nancy Yount Childs Post Office Building." This designation would...

H. R. 9965 proposes to officially designate the Maine Forest and Logging Museum in Bradley, Maine, as the "National Museum of Forestry and Logging History." This designation means that any U.S. law, map, regulation, or document referring to the museum will recognize it by...

H. R. 7218 is a bill aimed at extending the current initiatives to increase public health knowledge and awareness about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in the United States. Specifically, it amends the Public Health Service Act to allocate $33,000,000 annually from...

H. R. 4385 is a bill designed to extend the authorization of certain parts of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991. Specifically, it amends Section 104(c) of the Act to extend the drought program's authorization from 2022 to 2028 and also extends the...

H.R. 7224 seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Training Program. The amendment changes the program's authorization from covering fiscal years 2020 through 2024 to instead cover fiscal years...

S. 3562 is a bill introduced in the 118th Congress that seeks to rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Tomah, Wisconsin. If passed, the facility will be officially named the "Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center."...

H. R. 9297, also known as the “Secure DOD Act,” aims to protect U.S. national security by prohibiting the Department of Defense from buying information technology products made by companies associated with certain foreign countries, specifically China. There are exceptions...

H. R. 9335 is a bill proposing a pilot program for the U.S. Department of Defense to offer midwife services to TRICARE beneficiaries, which includes certain military members and their families. The program would last five years, with the potential to become permanent if...

S. 4803 is a bill that officially renames the United States Postal Service facility located at 31143 State Highway 65 in Pengilly, Minnesota. This facility will now be known as the “First Lieutenant Richard Arne Koski Post Office.” Any legal or informal references to this...

H. R. 10084 aims to extend the duration of the African American Civil Rights Network's operations. Introduced by Mr. Clyburn, the bill modifies Section 308404 of title 54, United States Code, by increasing the authorization period from 7 years to 10 years after the enactment...

H. R. 1097 seeks to award Everett Alvarez, Jr. a Congressional Gold Medal for his exceptional service and sacrifices during the Vietnam War. Alvarez was the first U.S. pilot shot down in the Vietnam War and endured over eight years as a prisoner of war. The bill outlines the...

H. R. 3821 aims to continue the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018 by reauthorizing it. The bill specifically increases the funding for the registry to $5,500,000 each year from 2024 through 2028. This registry is designed to collect data on cancer cases among...

H.R. 3400, titled the "Small Businesses before Bureaucrats Act," seeks to amend the National Labor Relations Act by raising the dollar thresholds that determine the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board over certain labor disputes. For 2024, this threshold will...

H.R. 7351 proposes a new law that would allow people with disabilities to run for elected office without risking their access to federal benefits programs. The bill specifies that any work done for a political campaign, as well as any money earned from that work, will not...

H.R. 5799 is a bill intended to honor Border Patrol Agent James R. Dominguez by designating the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, as the "James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint." Agent Dominguez, who served for over 12 years,...

S. 3267 is a bill to rename a United States Postal Service building located at 410 Dakota Avenue South in Huron, South Dakota. The building will be officially designated as the "First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building." This designation ensures that all...

H.R. 7607 is a bill that proposes to rename a United States Postal Service facility located at Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, at the northeast corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street in the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, New Jersey. If passed, the facility will be officially...

H. R. 8737, also known as the “Free Market Drives Itself Act,” aims to amend the Infrastructure and Investment and Jobs Act. The bill seeks to repeal the authority given to the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Transportation to maintain or reestablish the electric...

H.R. 8692, known as the "Amtrak Transparency and Accountability for Passengers and Taxpayer Act," requires the Amtrak Board of Directors to follow open meeting rules described in section 552b of title 5, U.S. Code. The bill allows the Board to have closed meetings for discussions as long as...

H. R. 9600 designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 119 Main Street in Plains, Georgia, as the "Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Post Office." This means that any reference to this postal facility in official documents or records will acknowledge it by this...

H.R. 8746, also known as the “SHIELD Act of 2024,” proposes the creation of a pilot program by the Secretary of Defense aimed at teaching members of the Armed Forces how to safely and responsibly interact with digital information. Within 120 days of the Act's enactment, the...

H. R. 8823, known as the "Clear the ROADS Act of 2024," aims to ensure that states prevent roadway obstructions that could endanger public safety. The bill proposes that the Secretary of Transportation will withhold 10% of federal highway funding from states that do not make...

H.R. 6876 proposes the creation of a pilot program to allow third-party logistics providers to participate in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT). The program aims to evaluate how involving these entities could improve port security and prevent supply...

H. R. 6395 aims to modify the Energy Act of 2020 by mandating the involvement of the Secretary of Health and Human Services in discussions led by the Secretary of the Interior. These discussions are about deciding which minerals, elements, substances, and materials are...

S. RES. 576 expresses support for designating March 4-8, 2024, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week." This resolution acknowledges the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in promoting academic success, mental health, and future career achievements for students. It...

S. 3277 aims to update the Marine Debris Act to extend funding and support for the Marine Debris Program managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The amendment specifies that funding will be provided for each fiscal year from 2018 to 2028 to...

H. RES. 1557 expresses support for designating October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the moment in 1940 when Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas refused to surrender to Axis forces by saying "Oxi!" or "No!" This act of defiance marked Greece's entry into World War II and is...

The bill, S. 3792, aims to expand the functions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to include workforce frameworks for emerging technologies. This includes developing a framework for the artificial intelligence workforce and updating the existing cybersecurity...

S. 2853, also known as the “Train More Nurses Act,” requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a review of grant programs that support the nursing workforce. They must submit a report to Congress with recommendations to improve...

H.R. 8542 proposes awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Joseph B. Kirsner in recognition of his service during World War II and his significant contributions to the medical field, especially gastroenterology. The bill outlines Dr. Kirsner's achievements, including his...

H. R. 9948 aims to change the law to make it permanent that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs can provide transportation for veterans to and from Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for vocational rehabilitation or counseling. This bill removes some previous...

H.R. 9293 seeks to instruct the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security to give a briefing to the congressional defense committees about the challenges faced in information operations. The bill highlights the importance of information operations for U.S....

H.R. 8800 proposes to officially designate the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. The bill outlines the symbolic significance of the bald eagle, highlighting its historical and cultural importance to the country. It amends the United States Code to formally...

S. 3448 is a bill aimed at reauthorizing the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue supporting Holocaust education programs. It amends the Never Again Education Act to extend funding for these programs through the fiscal year 2030. This ensures...

H.R. 10176 allows the Bay Mills Indian Community in Michigan to transfer, lease, or sell land they own, as long as the land is not held in trust by the United States for their benefit. The bill makes it clear that the federal government cannot be held responsible for any...

H. R. 593 is a bill that officially renames the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Hinesville, Georgia. After the enactment of this law, the clinic will be known as the “John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic.” This...

H. R. 6750 proposes to name the United States Postal Service facility at 501 Mercer Street Southwest in Wilson, North Carolina, as the "Milton F. Fitch, Sr. Post Office Building." It mandates that any references in federal laws or documents to this postal facility should...

H.R. 1657, titled the “Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act of 2024,” proposes a land exchange between the United States and Big Winnie Land and Timber, LLC (BWLT) in the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota. The bill authorizes the exchange of approximately 17.5 acres of Federal land for...

The bill, known as the "Firefighter Investments to Recognize Exposure to Cancer Act of 2024" or the "FIRE Cancer Act of 2024," aims to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. It proposes to create cancer prevention programs for firefighters through the assistance to...

H.R. 6011, also known as the "Right-Of-Way Application Transparency and Accountability Act" or the "ROWATA Act," requires the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to inform applicants about the status of their right-of-way applications. Not later than 90...

H.R. 10109 aims to amend the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to ensure that military retirement pay is not treated as a social insurance payment. This means that veterans receiving military retirement benefits will not have these payments considered in the same category...

S. 3938 is a bill that proposes naming the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs located in Lynchburg, Virginia, as the “Private First Class Desmond T. Doss VA Clinic.” This means that the clinic will formally adopt this name after the...

H.R. 6651 is a bill that designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 603 West 3rd Street in Necedah, Wisconsin, as the "Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy Post Office Building." The bill ensures that all references to this postal facility in any legal or official...

H.R. 9977 aims to provide assistance to individuals affected by exposure to Agent Orange, particularly those in Vietnam and the descendants of those exposed. The bill instructs the United States Agency for International Development, the Secretary of Health and Human Services,...

H.R. 7063 aims to ensure that federal funds are not provided to pregnancy centers that redirect individuals away from getting complete and prompt medical care from licensed medical professionals. The bill was introduced by Mr. Landsman and has been referred to the Committee...

H.R. 8084, known as the “Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for Beneficiaries Act” or the “LIVE Beneficiaries Act,” seeks to amend the Social Security Act to require states to verify certain eligibility criteria for individuals receiving medical assistance...

H.R. 3947 is a bill passed by the United States Congress to rename a United States Postal Service facility located at 859 North State Road 21 in Melrose, Florida. Once enacted, this postal facility will be officially known as the "Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building." Any...

The bill, titled the National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024, proposes amendments to the National Construction Safety Team Act. It allows the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to investigate not just buildings but all types of structures...

S. 3604 seeks to amend title 1 of the United States Code to clarify that certain tax exemptions are not classified as Federal financial assistance. This bill, known as the "Safeguarding Charity Act," specifically addresses organizations described in sections 501(c), 501(d),...