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 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 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 13 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Greyhound Protection Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3894. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit commercial greyhound racing, live lure training, and open field coursing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., and Don Davis, D-  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 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 14 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Providing for Unhoused People with Pets Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3957. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to modify and upgrade structures to serve as interim and permanent housing to accommodate unhoused individuals with pets, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to   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 13 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced the "United States-Israel International Development Cooperation Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3907. A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for certain cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 488. A resolution calling on the Biden administration to immediately provide Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. William R. Keating, D-Mass., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Jared Golden, D-Maine, and Joe Wilson, R-S.C. * * * Calling on the Bid  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. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced a resolution on June 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. H. Res. 464. A resolution acknowledging that unborn children are legal and constitutional persons who are entitled to the equal protection of the laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Breche  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3979. A bill to provide for the designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Jared Golden, D-Maine, Ken Buck, R-Colo., and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  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. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 11. H. Res. 473. A resolution expressing congratulations to T.J. Hopkins for his promotion to the Cincinnati Reds; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Expressing congratulations to T.J. Hopkins for his promotion to the Cincinnati Reds. Whereas T.J. Hopkins, a talented athlete hailing from Summerville, South Carolina, has achieved a signi  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. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "School Safety Drill Research Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3872. A bill to require the Secretary of Education to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study on the possible mental health effects of a lockdown drill or active shooter drill in elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bi  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Leveraging Quantum Computing Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3987. A bill to provide for enhanced use of quantum computing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Leveraging Quantum Computing Act". SEC. 2. National Quantum Coordination Office activities.  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3988. A bill to provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Passport Sanity Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3924. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of State from issuing a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad that includes the unspecified (X) gender designation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Bil  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. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced the "Let Freedom Sing Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4003. A bill to prohibit any regulations on the singing of the National Anthem on any federal property; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juri  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Pay Less at the Pump Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1942. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the Hazardous Substance Superfund financing rate; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., James Lankford, R-Okla., James Risch, R-Idaho, Mike Lee, R-Utah, Tim Scott, R-S.C., John Hoeven, R-N.D.,  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. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1972. A bill to increase college transparency and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lowerin  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. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced the "Iranian Enrichment Monitoring Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1981. A bill to modify the Iran Nuclear Weapons Capability and Terrorism Monitoring Act of 2022; to the Select Committee on Intelligence. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Iranian Enrichment Monitoring Act of   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1945. A bill to establish the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship to fund international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around the world; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen  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 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. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1976. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify congressional intent and preserve patient access to home infusion therapy under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more