WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced legislation on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 2. H.R. 3825. A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Defense funds for adult cabaret performances; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., and Bill Posey, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on use of f  more

WASHINGTON, July 5 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "End Child Trafficking Now Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 2. S. 1843. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require a DNA test to determine the familial relationship between an alien and an accompanying minor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Bill Cassidy  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act" on April 19, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on July 3. S. 1192. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide the Secretary of Health and Human Services with the authority to suspend the right to introduce certain persons or property into the United States in the interest of the public health; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill   more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Civilian Conservation Center Enhancement Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 3. S. 1216. A bill to amend Public Law 91-378 to authorize activities relating to Civilian Conservation Centers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. *   more

WASHINGTON, July 5 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Headwaters Protection Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 2. S. 1857. A bill to statutorily establish Operation Stonegarden, through which eligible law enforcement agencies shall be awarded grants for border security enhancement; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Headwaters Protection Act   more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 2. S. Res. 238. A resolution expressing support for recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * Expressing support for recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day. Whereas service dogs assist individuals with a wide  more