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 13 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Securing Unhoused Peoples' Program for Outreach Resources and Transportation For SNAP Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3847. A bill to Improve nutrition assistance for people experiencing homelessness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SE  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 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. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "SEC Stabilization Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4019. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to expand and restructure the leadership of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "SEC Stabilization  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. 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 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 15 -- Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4006. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the application of certain private land use restrictions to amateur station antennas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Securing Our Airspace from Reconnaissance Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3974. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for unmanned aircraft systems from foreign entities, 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 subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration   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 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 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. 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 13 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3873. A bill to establish Ocean Innovation Clusters to strengthen the coastal communities and ocean economy of the United States through technological research and development, job training, and cross-sector partnerships, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Commit  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. 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 14 -- Rep. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, introduced the "Intelligence Authorization Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3932. A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for intelligence and intelligence related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).  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 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Invent Here, Make Here Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1956. A bill to improve the commercialization of Federal research by domestic manufacturers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Invent Here, Make Here Act of 2023". SEC. 2.  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on June 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. S. Res. 252. A resolution celebrating the 246th anniversary of the creation of the flag of the United States and expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Mike Lee, R-Utah, James Risch, R-Idaho, Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Ri  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "All-American Flag Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1973. A bill to require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Import Security and Fairness Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2004. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 relating to de minimis treatment under that Act; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Import Security and Fairness Act". SEC. 2. Additional exceptions to exemptions for de minim  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 15 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Medicare Dental Benefit Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2012. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "De Minimis Reciprocity Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1969. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require reciprocity with respect to de minimis entries of articles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and J.D. Vance, R-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "De Minimis Reciprocity Act   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 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. S.J. Res. 32. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)"; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The joint r  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 15 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2007. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the submission by issuers of data relating to diversity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tina Smit  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Small Business Financing Disclosure Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2021. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to apply that Act to small business financing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Benjamin Cardin, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  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 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 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