WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Protecting Americans' Retirement Savings Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4008. A bill to amend the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit plan investments in foreign adversary and sanctioned entities, require disclosure of existing investments in such entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mi  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. H. Res. 462. A resolution remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Sustaining Healthy Ecosystems, Livelihoods, and Local Seafood Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3951. A bill to establish in the Department of Agriculture an Office of Aquaculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, and Ed Case, D-Hawaii. * * * SECTION   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. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3890. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Permanen  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 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. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 487. A resolution supporting the ratification of the Chilean tax treaty; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolut  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4016. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the repayment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of benefits misused by a fiduciary; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veteran Fraud Rei  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 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 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 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. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "North Pacific Ocean Protection Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4030. A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Gerald E. C  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act " on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4031. A bill to prohibit drilling in the Arctic Ocean; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Julia Br  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "No Free TRIPS Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3858. A bill to prohibit the President from negotiating or concluding any withdrawal, suspension, waiver, or modification to the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights without explicit authorization from Congress; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Thomas  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. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 499. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2023, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa. * * * Expressing suppor  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 15 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3978. A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil and gas leasing in the Southern California planning area; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif.,   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4002. A bill to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a consistent set of policy guidelines for Federal research agencies to address financial instability of graduate researchers and postdoctoral rese  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 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. 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. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Expanded Telehealth Access Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3875. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services 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   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. 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 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced the "Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4051. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Garret Graves, R-La., and Marc Veasey, D-Te  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. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Assuring That the Fact-Finding Examination Continues to Track Human Rights in Venezuela Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1931. A bill to direct the United States Government to support extending the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela until a resolution of the Venezuelan crisis is achieved; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Se  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. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "United States-Uruguay Economic Partnership Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1926. A bill to amend the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act to make Uruguay eligible for designation as a beneficiary country under that Act, to include Uruguay in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants if nationals of the United S  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1925. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb. * * * SECTION  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

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Advancing Inclusion and Representation in the Workforce of Aviation and Transportation Systems Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1935. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is   more