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 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. 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 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 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Dillon's Law" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3910. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to give a preference, with respect to project grants for preventive health services, for States that allow all trained individuals to carry and administer epinephrine, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. * * *  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 13 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Manufacturing Partnership Improvement Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3854. A bill to amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act relating to the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to provide for enhanced representation on the Advisory Board, better assist United States-based small manufacturers and exporters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Scien  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Credit Card Competition Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3881. A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Thomas Ti  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 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 13 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., introduced the "Bob von Schwedler Permanent Health Coverage Tax Credit Expansion Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3912. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the health coverage tax credit permanent; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Dwight Evans, D-Pa  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. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 481. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Asylum Claims Improvement Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3919. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit the ability to take into account the mental health of an applicant for asylum; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "Combating International Islamophobia Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3985. A bill to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Joaquin C  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. 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 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. 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 14 -- Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., introduced the "Milk is Indisputably Liked by Kids Act " on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3930. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to offer flavored milk under the school lunch program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Sc  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. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced the "TAP Promotion Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3933. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to promote certain benefits available to veterans in the course of preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and   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 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2023. A bill to amend the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act and the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to further plant cultivar and animal breed research, development, and commercialization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is c  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Volunteer First Responder Housing Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1988. A bill to expand eligibility for certain housing programs for qualified volunteer first responders; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  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. 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 12 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. S. Res. 249. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. * * * Expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month". Whereas sarcoma is a rare cancer of the bones or connec  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 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. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam Transition Reporting Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1929. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to provide progress reports on the development and implementation of the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The b  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