Bills Introduced: July 15-19, 2024 

Child Care 

H.R. 9068 –– Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA)/Education and the Workforce (07/18/24) –– A bill to assist states in carrying out projects to expand the child care workforce and child care facilities.

Child Protection 

H.R. 9047 –– Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX)/Judiciary (07/15/24) –– A bill to modify provisions relating to kidnapping, sexual abuse, and illicit sexual conduct with respect to minors. 

Reproductive Health 

H.R. 9049 –– Rep. Zachary Nunn (R-IA)/Energy and Commerce (07/15/24) –– A bill to provide states with the option to provide coordinated care through a pregnancy medical home for high-risk pregnant women.  

Violence Against Women 

H.R. 9051 –– Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL)/Energy and Commerce (07/15/24) –– A bill to expand trauma-informed training for law enforcement personnel related to sexual assault cases.  

Congressional Schedule: July 22-26, 2024

Floor Action: The House and Senate are in session.

Appropriations – This week, the House is scheduled to consider H.R. 9027, the FY2025 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies spending bill. The legislation includes funding for several domestic and international nutrition assistance programs and FDA user fees. 

This week, the House is scheduled to consider H.R. 8998, the FY2025 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies spending bill. The legislation includes funding for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.

Also this week, the House is scheduled to consider H.R. 8773, the FY2025 Financial Services and General Government spending bill. The legislation includes funding for women-owned business programs at the Small Business Administration.   

Mark-Ups:

On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee will mark up the FY2025 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered). The legislation includes funding for programs to combat violence against women and encourage women to enter STEM-related professions. 

On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee will mark up the FY2025 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered). The legislation includes funding for housing programs for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and to support affordable housing for women with dependents.    

 
On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee will mark up the FY2025 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered). The legislation includes funding for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum. 

Also on Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee will mark up the FY2025 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs spending bill (as-yet-unnumbered). The legislation includes funding for several international assistance programs supporting women and girls.