WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act" on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5915. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to improve the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jasmine Crocket  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 772. A resolution censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Russell Fry, R-S.C., Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, Mike Collins, R-Ga., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. * * * Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib. Whereas Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced the "Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6046. A bill to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced a joint resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H.J. Res. 95. A joint resolution declaring a state of war between certain cartels and the United States of America and making provision to prosecute the same. * * * Declaring a state of war between certain cartels and the United States of America and making provision to prosecute the same. Whereas over 7,580,000 illegal border crossers  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "No U.S. Financing for Iran Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5921. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a United States financial institution in connection with Iran, to prevent the International Monetary Fund from providing financial assistance to Iran, to codify prohibitions on Export-Import Bank financing for the Government of Iran,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Clean Water Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5983. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to restore a national minimum standard of protection for the water resources of the United States while providing certainty to regulated entities. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act " on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5923. A bill to impose restrictions on correspondent and payable-through accounts in the United States with respect to Chinese financial institutions that conduct transactions involving the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 776. A resolution urging the Biden administration to rescind the release of $6,000,000,000 in frozen Iranian funds and to lawfully enforce the Taylor Force Act. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Chris Smith, R-N.J., Nick Langw  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., introduced the "Exchange Regulatory Improvement Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6027. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to revise the definition of a facility. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David Scott, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Exchange Regulatory Improvement Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Definition of a facility.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Adult Education Workforce Opportunity and Reskilling for Knowledge and Success Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5987. A bill to amend the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to strengthen adult education. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., and Frank J. Mrvan, D-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act" on Oct. 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5961. A bill to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Ann Wagne  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 771. A resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Steve Scalise, R-La., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., James E. Clyburn  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Make Putin Pay Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5925. A bill to authorize the seizure of the property of certain sanctioned individuals for purposes of covering expenses relating to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Make Putin Pay Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Authorization for seizure of assets.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Stop the Iranian Hostage Business Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6010. A bill to invalidate the use of United States passports to travel to Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Collins, R-Ga., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., and Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop the Iranian Hostage   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 777. A resolution urging the Biden administration to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Ralph Norman, R-S.C.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6001. A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Austin Scott, R-Ga., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Medical Debt Relief Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6003. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on a consumer report, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Kevin Mullin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6004. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Lauren Underwo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5948. A bill to terminate the Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the Executive Office of the President and prohibit the establishment of any similar successor office, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Clay Higgins, R-La., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Bob Good, R-V  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5949. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance the privacy of legal gun owners, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Barry Moore, R-Ala., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Ken Buck, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., and Mike Collins, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Safe Schools Improvement Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6031. A bill to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Mark Takano, D-Calif., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Susan Wild, D-Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Fortify Israel Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5932. A bill to authorize additional assistance to Israel using assets confiscated from the Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Clay Higgins, R-La., Keith Self, R-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 419. A resolution designating October 23, 2023, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii. * * * De  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3093. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase reimbursement rates of school meals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Raphael G. Warnock, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 420. A resolution designating Betty K. Koed as Historian Emerita of the United States Senate; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., John Booz  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 417. A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., James Risch, R-Idaho, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.  more