WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced the "Woman on the Twenty Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4010. A bill to require $20 notes to include a portrait of Harriet Tubman, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas,   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced legislation on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3952. A bill to limit the flags that may be flown over a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Keith Self, R-Texas, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Mike Ezell, R-Miss., Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Barry Loudermil  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., introduced the "Debt Ceiling Reform Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3953. A bill to amend chapter 31 of title 31, United States Code, to provide procedures for congressional disapproval of the issuance of additional debt; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provision  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced the "Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3955. A bill to establish the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program within the Farm Service Agency Office of Outreach and Education; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Joe Courtney, D-Conn., and Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3838. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-as  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3884. A bill to amend title XI of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program providing for sickle cell disease and other heritable blood disorders research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment; to the Committee on Energy and Comm  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced the "Housing our Military Veterans Effectively Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3848. A bill to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating to homelessness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Hous  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., introduced the "Rural Energy Savings Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3849. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to modify provisions relating to the rural energy savings program; to the Committee on Agriculture, 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 provisi  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 484. A resolution addressing the hardships and disparities faced by Black women in order to encourage more inclusive policymaking; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., and Robin Kelly, D-Ill. * * * Addressing the hardships and disparities faced by Black women i  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., introduced the "Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3898. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require, as a condition of approval under the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, that educational institutions make available to eligible persons and veterans digital copies of official transcripts; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., introduced the "Pride In Mental Health Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3850. A bill to amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to ensure protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and their families; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Mark Takano, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "American Family Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3899. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable child tax credit with monthly advance payment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., John B. Lar  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair and Open Skies Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4021. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that authorizations issued by the Secretary of Transportation to foreign air carriers do not undermine labor standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Andre Carson,   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Green Climate Fund Authorization Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3961. A bill to authorize appropriations for climate financing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barra  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., introduced the "Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3962. A bill to establish a Federal Advisory Council to Support Victims of Gun Violence; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Susan Wild, D-Pa., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Bar  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Rural Broadband Modernization Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3964. A bill to increase access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, to increase minimum broadband speeds in rural areas, and to provide grants, loans, and loan guarantees to finance the costs of the construction, improvement, and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas,  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "Servicemember Employment Protection Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3943. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the reemployment rights of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Servicemember Employmen  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Roadless Area Conservation Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3853. A bill to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisd  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Cargo Flight Deck Security Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3909. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatri  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "National Digital Reserve Corps Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3855. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to establish a National Digital Reserve Corps to help address the digital and cybersecurity needs of Executive agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequent  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3970. A bill to improve Federal populations surveys by requiring the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics in certain surveys, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Flood Resiliency and Land Stewardship Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3972. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to add flood prevention and mitigation measures to purposes of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3973. A bill to establish judicial ethics; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Rules, Financial Services, Agriculture, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced the "Ukrainian Adjustment Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3911. A bill to provide for adjustment of status of nationals of Ukraine, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., and Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ukrainian Adjustment Act of   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Action for Dental Health Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3843. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants to address dental workforce needs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Action for Dental Health Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Reautho  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced the "Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3859. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase protections for animals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act". SEC. 2. Clarif  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on June 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. H. Res. 465. A resolution expressing support for AM radios in automobiles; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Nikki Budzi  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 11. H. Res. 472. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif. *  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3863. A bill to ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Robin Kelly, D-Ill., James McGovern, D-Mass., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., and Del. Eleanor Holmes   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced legislation on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4034. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, 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 subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3867. A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include spotted lanternfly control research and development as high-priority research and extension initiative, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y.,  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Recycling and Composting Accountability Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4040. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., and Bill Foster, D  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Tracking and Reporting Absent Community-Members Everywhere Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3868. A bill to direct the Attorney General to include a data field in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System to indicate whether the last known location of a missing person was confirmed or was suspected to have been on Federal land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judic  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 493. A resolution Impeaching President Joseph Robinette Biden, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * Impeaching President Joseph Robinette Biden, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Re  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 494. A resolution impeaching Kamala Devi Harris, Vice President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * Impeaching Kamala Devi Harris, Vice President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Resolved, That Kamal  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "Combating International Islamophobia Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3985. A bill to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Joaquin C  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 490. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 12 through June 18, 2023, as "National Men's Health Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps.Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Henry C  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Children's Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4046. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to strengthen the provisions relating to child labor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Raja Krishnamo  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Food Chemical Reassessment Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3927. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish the Office of Food Safety Reassessment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Food Chemical Reassessment Ac  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 492. A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Gus Bilirakis  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Pets Belong With Families Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3989. A bill to prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Jerr  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 11. H. Res. 475. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as "National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., and Robin Kelly, D-Ill. * * * Expressing support for the design  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act" on June 12, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4004. A bill to approve and implement the Agreement between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States regarding Trade between the United States of America and Taiwan, and for other purposes; to  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., introduced the "Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4047. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4050. A bill to protect human rights and enhance opportunities for LGBTQI people around the world, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 s  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 483. A resolution recognizing the month of June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, prosperous country, and acknowledging the importance of immigrants and their children to the future successes of  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Working Families Tax Relief Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1992. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the earned income and child tax credits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wi  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "FAA Reauthorization Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1939. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accuracy Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1958. A bill to identify the standards required to meet the definition of sustainable aviation fuel at the Federal Aviation Administration; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iow  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1921. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as oppressive child labor; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Richard Blumenthal  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting Older Americans Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1979. A bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving age discrimination; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Right to Contraception Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1999. A bill to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Maz  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1995. A bill to support public health infrastructure; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Eli  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam Transition Reporting Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1929. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to provide progress reports on the development and implementation of the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The b  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced legislation on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2014. A bill to ensure that certain members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for such service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Credit for certain memb  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1954. A bill to improve the provision of health care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans diagnosed with diabetes and heart disease, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Peter Welch, D-Vt.,  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary & Effective Care Technologies for Health Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2016. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Thune, R-S.D., Mark R. Warner, D-Va.  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on June 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. S. Res. 251. A resolution celebrating the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, and expressing priorities related to transatlantic security and the NATO Strategic Concept; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * Celebrating the 2  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Advancing Aviation Emissions Reduction Opportunities Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1962. A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and   more