WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Thin Blue Line Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 130. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Garret Gra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 277. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Pharmacist Conscience Protection Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 279. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit governmental discrimination against certain health care providers with certain objections to abortion; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Andrew   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Cover Outstanding Vulnerable Expansion-Eligible Residents Now Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 31. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration project under the Medicaid program for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for the expansion population under such program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Coli  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Adjusting Davis-Bacon for Inflation Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 144. A bill to amend the provisions of title 40, United States Code, commonly known as the Davis-Bacon Act, to raise the threshold dollar amount of contracts subject to the prevailing wage requirements of such provisions; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced legislation on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 143. A bill to prohibit the transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the Uni  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Hearing Protection Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 152. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove silencers from the definition of firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "JUSTICE Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 148. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the importation or transportation of child sex dolls, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Bill Posey, R-Fla., and John H. Rutherford, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Jurists Un  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "NFA SBS Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 151. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled shotguns from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Old Glory Only Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 146. A bill to prohibit the flying of any flag other than the United States flag over United States diplomatic and consular posts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., and Buddy Carter, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting American Energy Production Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 150. A bill to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The bill is cosponsored by Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 149. A bill to prohibit the disbursement of Federal funds to State and local governments that allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any Federal, State, or local election; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andy Big  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "RUSH WAS RIGHT Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 145. A bill to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the Fairness Doctrine; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reassuring that the United States Has Wide And Scrupulous Rhetorical Insight to Garnish Honest Thought Act of 2023" or the "RUSH WAS  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Teddy Roosevelt Fair Competition and Public Trust Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 147. A bill to provide that professional baseball teams, and leagues composed of such teams, shall be subject to the antitrust laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., and Dan Bishop, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Teddy Roosevelt Fair Competition and Public Trus  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 288. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, Ken Buck, R-Colo., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Article I Regulatory Budget Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. H.R. 261. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a Federal regulatory budget and to impose cost controls on that budget, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, the Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H.J. Res. 7. A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Randy Weber, R-Texas, Scott Perry, R-Pa., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Claudia Tenney, R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 38. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Darrell Issa, R-Calif., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Tom McClintoc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "No Federal Funding for Teacher's Unions Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 174. A bill to prohibit the provision of Federal funds to a labor organization the members of which are education professionals; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Bob Good, R-Va., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Barry Moore, R-Ala.,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H.Con. Res. 3. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., Mic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Heartbeat Protection Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 175. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Roger Williams, R-Texas, Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., Richard Hudson, R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Commercial Cabins for Cabinet Members Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 296. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from using charter air transportation until Congress enacts a law reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Commercial Cabins for Cabinet Members Act". SEC. 2. P  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced legislation on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 185. A bill to terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Scott Perry, R-Pa., and Bill Posey, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Terminating CDC requireme  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced the "Default Prevention Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 187. A bill to ensure the payment of interest and principal of the debt of the United States; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Default Prevention Act". SEC. 2. Payment of principal and interest on public debt an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. introduced a concurrrent resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H. Con. Res. 7. Concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Scott Peters, D-  more