WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the "Halting the Epidemic of Addiction and Loss Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4007. A bill to ensure references to opioid overdose reversal agents in grant programs of the Department of Health and Human Services are not limited to naloxone; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 485. A resolution expressing support for the designation of "Batten Disease Awareness Day" on June 9; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Mike Rogers, R-Ala., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y.,  more

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. 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 13 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Improving Mental Health and Drug Treatment Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3892. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospons  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H.J. Res. 69. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Federal 'Good Neighbor Plan' for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolu  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act " on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4015. A bill to amend the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016 to require the submission of an updated multi-year strategy for United States engagement to support the efforts of interested nations in the Caribbean region; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep  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 15 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3958. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to publish guidance and implementation procedures for unmanned aircraft systems with respect to environmental reviews, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "COVID-19 Commuter Benefits Distribution Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3959. A bill to allow for one-time distributions from certain transportation fringe benefit accounts; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., and Nick LaLota, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "COVID-19 Commuter Benefits  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 13 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3902. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to provide for a set-aside for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers for grants to support urban agriculture and innovative production, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Harvesting Knowledge Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4022. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include indoor agricultural technology as an activity that supports well-rounded education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C.   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Keeping SNAP in our Communities Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3903. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to enhance the administrative and judiciary process for SNAP retailers; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Keeping SNAP in our Communities Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Amendments. SEC. 3. Reporting. SEC. 4. Ef  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 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 15 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Clean Shipping Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4024. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for the establishment of standards to limit the carbon intensity of the fuel used by certain vessels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Emanuel  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 498. A resolution recognizing June 28, 2023, as the 125th anniversary of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and commending its work to improve the health of the people of the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequen  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. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Supply Chain Security Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4029. A bill to secure the supply chain by providing an election to determine foreign income taxes paid or incurred to certain Western Hemisphere countries without regard to certain regulations; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ron Estes, R-Kan., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., A. Drew  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 15 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Hydrogen Aviation Strategy Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4032. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Secretary of Energy to exercise leadership in the creation of Federal and international policies relating to the safe and efficient use of hydrogen to increase aviation decarbonization and reduce air and noise pollution, and for other purpo  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Neighborhood Homes Investment Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3940. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for neighborhood revitalization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, and Dwight Evans, D-Pa. * *   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced the "Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3913. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to penalize false communications to cause an emergency response, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., and Henry Cuellar, D-Texas  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. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 11. H. Res. 471. A resolution calling for the redoubling of diplomatic efforts by the United States and its international partners to help achieve a negotiated, Haitian-led solution to the current impasse in Haiti that paves the way for broadly representative interim government to oversee the return to constitutional rule through free and fair elections; to t  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 480. A resolution recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Eleanor Holmes Norton,  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3980. A bill to formally establish within statute an independent scientific research and development agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a pe  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 489. A resolution censuring and condemning Adam Schiff, Representative of California's 30th Congressional District; to the Committee on Ethics. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Ralph Norman, R-S.  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Working Families Tax Cut Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3864. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to rename the standard deduction the guaranteed deduction, and to add a bonus amount to the guaranteed deduction for taxable years 2024 and 2025; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., introduced the "Accountability through Confirmation Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4036. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Blaine Luetkemeyer  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., introduced the "Protecting Small Business Information Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4035. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to harmonize the effective dates of all rules required under the Corporate Transparency Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Monica  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "AUKUS Undersea Defense Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3939. A bill to provide for the transfer of not more than two Virginia class submarines from the inventory of the Navy to the Government of Australia on a sale basis under section 21 of the Arms Export Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Airline Employee Assault Prevention Act " on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4037. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., and John Garamendi, D-Calif. * *   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on June 1, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on July 9. H. Res. 461. A resolution condemning the use of elementary and secondary school facilities to who are not admitted to the United States; to the Committee on Education provide shelter for aliens and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y. * * * Whereas sheltering aliens who are not admitted t  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Drone Safety and Efficiency Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3983. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to adopt a performance- and risk-based approach in reviewing requests for certain certificates of waiver, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Robert Me  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Schools Not Shelters Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3941. A bill to prohibit the use of the facilities of a public elementary school, a public secondary school, or an institution of higher education to provide shelter for aliens who have not been admitted into the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. A  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services for Cancer Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3916. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and improve the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by  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 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 13 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 11. H. Res. 474. A resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place a real time display of the United States total outstanding national debt in the House Chamber; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., John Rose, R-Tenn., Josh Brechee  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Reduce Excessive Decibels and Unwanted Commotion and Emissions to Heighten Enforcement and Limitation of Intrusive Chopper Operations to Protect Towns and Enhance Residents from Noise Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3921. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to facilitate information sharing between helicopter operators and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administra  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Debt-Free College Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3923. A bill to establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored b  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 15 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced the "CCP Virus Reimbursement For States Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4000. A bill to authorize States to bring civil actions against the Government of the People's Republic of China for harm suffered by the State as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "CCP Virus Reimbursement For States Act of 2  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced a concurrent resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Con. Res. 51. Concurrent resolution agreeing that the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to freedom and to the free world; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Agreeing that the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to freedom and to the free world. Whereas it is the opinion of Congress that the Chinese Commu  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced the "Government Unanimous Oversight Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3886. A bill to require Federal judges and Federal prosecutors to submit quarterly financial disclosures to the Judicial Conference and the Attorney General; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Government Unanimous Oversight Act of 2023" or the "GUO Act of 2023". S  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 15 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Small Business Paperwork Savings Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3991. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the threshold for requiring information reporting with respect to certain payees; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Greg   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3876. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of 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 subsequentl  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. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced the "Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4049. A bill to provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Access and Dignity for  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 482. A resolution commending United States Border Patrol Chief Raul L. Ortiz on his retirement after 32 years of public service; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Green, R-Tenn., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Clay Higgins, R-La., Mike Ezell, R-Miss.,  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3929. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to include Wyoming County in the region covered by the Northern Border Regional Commission, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for c  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 the "Angellyh Yambo Gun Free Zone Expansion Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3931. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to expand the definition of school zone, to prohibit the transfer and possession of ghost guns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Angellyh Yambo Gun Free Zone Expansion Act of 202  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3878. A bill to require a report on Puerto Rico's progress toward rebuilding the electric grid and detailing the efforts the Federal Government is undertaking to expedite such rebuilding, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R. * * * SECTION 1. Report on Pu  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 15 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced legislation on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3996. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on the acquisition of United States agricultural interests by disqualified persons; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Mike Carey, R-Ohio, David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., and Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas *  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced the "Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3934. A bill to designate residents of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region as Priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., introduced legislation on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4026. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain credits and deductions to be taken as a refundable tax credit by Puerto Rico businesses or residents, and to extend such credits and deductions to possessions of the United States; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ritchie Torres,   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Cleaner Air Spaces Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1948. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide grants to air pollution control agencies to implement a cleaner air space program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sheldon  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 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 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1957. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program to serve whole milk, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ron Johnson, R-Wis., John Fetterman, D-Pa.  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