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. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. introduced the "Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6040. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for gender transition in minors; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Restoring American Energy Dominance Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6009. A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Tom McClintock,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5990. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize Office of Field Operations positions, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (B  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. 13 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "VA Home Loan Awareness Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5979. A bill to require each enterprise to include on the Uniform Residential Loan Application a disclaimer to increase awareness of the direct and guaranteed home loan programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Al Green, D-Texas, Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Bill Posey  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Safe Return Act" on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5955. A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a repatriation grant program. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., and Shri Thanedar, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5981. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to be used to support drag theater performances. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced the "Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6008. A bill to prohibit the implementation of certain documents until the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Marine Fisheries Service issues documents relating to the Rice's whale. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., and Wesley Hunt, R-Texas. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Reforming Disaster Recovery Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5940. A bill to establish a community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide, from the fund, assistance through a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5920. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow married couples to apply the student loan interest deduction limitation separately to each spouse, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Jo  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. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5968. A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for a crisis evacuation loan program, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., and Troy Balderson, R-Ohio. * * *   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. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Improving Travel for Families Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5969. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to revise certain regulations to permit certain children to accompany their parents or legal guardians through Global Entry airport lanes, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Travel for Families Act". SEC.  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. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Robin Danielson Menstrual Product and Intimate Care Product Safety Act" on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5957. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of research regarding the risks posed by the presence of dioxins, phthalates, pesticides, chemical fragrances, and other components of menstrual products and intimate care products. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro   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. 13 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Exposing China's Belt and Road Investment in America Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5926. A bill to require the review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States of greenfield investments by the People's Republic of China. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Dan Bishop, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Disaster Relief Medicaid Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6029. A bill to provide Medicaid assistance to individuals and families affected by a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Darren Soto, D-Fla., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * *  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6030. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an option for first responders age 50 to 64 who are separated from service due to retirement or disability to buy into Medicare. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced a resolution on Oct. 12, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 783. A resolution supporting the designation of October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., James McGovern, D-Mass., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Shontel Brown, D-Ohio * * * Supporting the designation of October 16, 202  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. 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. 13 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "Small practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program Extension Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5935. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Quality Payment Program-Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small pra  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6017. A bill to revoke the waiver determination submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023, with respect to certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Randy Weber, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Revocation of waiver determination with res  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6033. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Mon  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Operation Swords of Iron Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5918. A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Max Miller, R-Ohio, Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 780. A resolution expressing support for the goals of "World Sight Day" by promoting the importance of accessible, affordable, and inclusive eye care. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., and Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala. * * * Expressing support for the goals of "World Sight Day" by promoting   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Court Legal Access and Student Support Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6039. A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims agai  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Youth Mental Health Research Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5976. A bill to establish a Youth Mental Health Research Initiative in the National Institutes of Health for purposes of encouraging collaborative research to improve youth mental health. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., David Trone, D-Md  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced the "Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3094. A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to emissions from vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Shelley Moore   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Emergency Resupply for Iron Dome Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3083. A bill to reallocate funding originally appropriated for Gaza to grants to Israel for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Cyn  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