WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "No ESG at TSP Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3612. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Bishop, R-N  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., introduced the "Protecting Veteran Community Care Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. H.R. 3554. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand access to the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include certain veterans seeking mental health or substance-use services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Dav  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. introduced a resolution on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 133. A resolution honoring the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, James Risch, R-Idaho, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Protecting America's Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 926. A bill to prohibit the purchase or lease of agricultural land in the United States by persons associated with certain foreign governments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. introduced a joint resolution on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S.J. Res. 22. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joint resolution is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced legislation on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 19. S. 990. A bill to require the Commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command to conduct a gap analysis of the capabilities of the North American Aerospace Defense Command; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Gap analysis of North American Aerospace Defense Command capabilities. * * * Summary: This bill requires th  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Telehealth Expansion Act" on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1001. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Telehe  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 120. A resolution designating March 23, 2023, as "National Women in Agriculture Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., John Fetterman, D-Pa., James Risch, R-Idaho, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Chuck Grassle  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 956. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve dependent coverage under the TRICARE Young Adult Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Northwest Energy Security Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 19. S. 966. A bill to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. The Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Con. Res. 8. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States; to the Committee on Finance. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crap  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Not Just a Number Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 928. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prepare an annual report on suicide prevention, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Not Just a Number Act". SEC. 2. National Veteran Suici  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Facilitating Investments Required for Emergency Services To All Towns In Our Nation Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 977. A bill to provide grants for fire station construction through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Ala  more