WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 486. A resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerati  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. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced the "Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3954. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., and John R. Curtis, R-Utah * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced legislation on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3885. A bill to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include copper as a critical mineral, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., and Jim Baird, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Inclusion of copper as critical minera  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced the "Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3836. A bill to facilitate direct primary care arrangements under Medicaid; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Ac  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 14 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., introduced the "Hydrogen Aviation Development Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3960. A bill to encourage the use of hydrogen in the aviation sector, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as  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. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act" on June 9, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3935. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize and improve the Federal Aviation Administration and other civil aviation programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Garret   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 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. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced legislation on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3976. A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize grants to Indian Tribes to further achievement of Tribal coastal zone objectives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Grants for tribal coastal zone objectives.  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "IT Service Corps Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3975. A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish service programs dedicated to digital equity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "IT Service Corps Act  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. 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. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced the "Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3922. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out an initiative to develop, expand, and improve rural childcare, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced the "Research for Healthy Soils Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3871. A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include as a high- priority research and extension area research on microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "Iceland Commercial and Economic Leadership for Arctic and National Development Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3986. A bill to include Iceland in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Iceland, and for other purposes; to the Committee on  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 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. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced the "Hydropower Clean Energy Future Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4045. A bill to modernize the hydropower licensing process and to promote next-generation hydropower projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for  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. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3925. A bill to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a grant program to fund youth fishing projects; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Daniel Kildee,   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. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., introduced legislation on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3841. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Program of payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs. Section 340E of the Publi  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., introduced the "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3842. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetes outpatient self- management training services, to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the provision of virtual diabetes outpatient self-management training services, and for other purpose  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., introduced the "Forest Data Modernization Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3990. A bill to amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 to modify the forest inventory and analysis program; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry Moore, R-Ala., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Andre Carson, D-Ind., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., and Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. * * * SE  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. 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 13 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "Office of Small Farms Establishment Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3877. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish an Office of Small Farms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., James McGovern, D-Mass., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Jasmine   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 -- 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 14 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Private Prison Information Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1983. A bill to require non-Federal prison, correctional, and detention facilities holding Federal prisoners or detainees under a contract with the Federal Government to make the same information available to the public that Federal prisons and correctional facilities are required to make available; to the Committee on the Judicia  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. 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 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. S. Res. 250. A resolution designating June 6, 2023, as National Naloxone Awareness Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., James Lankford, R-Okla., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Mark Kelly  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Jury Access for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1959. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Sheldon Whitehouse,   more