WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Limit, Save, Grow Act" on April 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 2811. A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transpo  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1572. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the ``Hello Girls''; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each c  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2489. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to update the purpose of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Ralph Norman,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "CFPB Whistleblower Incentives and Protection Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2490. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide for whistleblower incentives and protection, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., and Bill Posey, R-Fla.   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Senior Security Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2593. A bill to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2023" or the "Senior Sec  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Coast Guard Authorization Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2741. A bill to authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered by the Coast Guard; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Daniel Webster, R-Fla., and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "America Works Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1581. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the supplemental nutrition assistance program; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Doug Lam  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced legislation on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2603. A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise certain thresholds related to smaller reporting companies, accelerated filers, and large accelerated filers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Smaller reporting company, accelerated filer, and large accelerated filer thresholds  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Safe Students Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2502. A bill to repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Bob  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 315. A resolution expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee co  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., introduced the "Lower Energy Costs Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1. A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes; to the Co  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2530. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be su  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, introduced legislation on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2622. A bill to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to codify certain Securities and Exchange Commission no- action letters that exclude brokers and dealers compensated for certain research services from the definition of investment adviser, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ann Wag  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., introduced the "XXX" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2793. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to expand the ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Encouraging Public Offerings  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., introduced the "Increasing Investor Opportunities Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2627. A bill to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to prohibit limitations on closed-end companies investing in private funds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Increas  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 311. A resolution encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The res  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., introduced the "Small Entity Update Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2792. A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study and rulemaking on the definition of the term ``small entity'' for purposes of the securities laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Entity Update Act". SE  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Advertising Middlemen Endangering Rigorous Internet Competition Accountability Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1073. A bill to amend the Clayton Act to prevent conflicts of interest and promote competition in the sale and purchase of digital advertising; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Consumer Protection and Due Process Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1076. A bill to amend section 13 of the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide for equitable relief, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   more