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Rep. Balderson Introduces Remote Opioid Monitoring Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Remote Opioid Monitoring Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4093. A bill to provide for a study on the effects of remote monitoring on individuals who are prescribed opioids; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Remote Opioid Monitoring Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Providing fo  more

Rep. Budzinski Introduces Trauma Support & Mental Health in Schools Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced the "Trauma Support and Mental Health in Schools Reauthorization Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4054. A bill to amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to reauthorize grants to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michelle Steel, R-C  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Bill to Amend Title XIX of Social Security Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced legislation on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4096. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the application of Medicaid State programs to monitor antipsychotic medications to all Medicaid beneficiaries; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Expanding application of Medicaid State programs to monitor an  more

Rep. Casten Introduces Chief Risk Officer Enforcement & Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Chief Risk Officer Enforcement and Accountability Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4062. A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require certain large banking institutions to have a Chief Risk Officer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Al Green, D-Texas, Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Brad Sherman  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces College for All Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "College for All Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4117. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure College for All; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and 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 jurisdictio  more

Rep. Kean Introduces Fire Grants & Safety Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Fire Grants and Safety Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4090. A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Mike Bost  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Resolution on Observance of Historical Significance of Juneteenth Independence Day
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 19. H. Res. 505. A resolution recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., San  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Tax on Wall Street Speculation Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Tax on Wall Street Speculation Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4119. A bill to impose a tax on certain trading transactions to invest in our families and communities, improve our infrastructure and our environment, strengthen our financial security, expand opportunity and reduce market volatility; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cor  more

Rep. Lieu Introduces Methane Emissions Research Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Methane Emissions Research Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4072. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a measurement- based national methane research pilot study to quantify methane emissions from certain oil and gas infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suz  more

Rep. Manning Introduces Right to Contraception Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced the "Right to Contraception Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4121. 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 Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif.  more

Rep. Mfume Introduces Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., introduced the "Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4122. A bill to award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal to Henrietta Lacks, in recognition of her immortal cells which have made invaluable contributions to global health, scientific research, our quality of life, and patients' rights; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on H  more

Rep. Miller Introduces Parental Notification & Intervention Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Parental Notification and Intervention Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4123. A bill to provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., and Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz  more

Rep. Moskowitz Introduces 3D Printed Gun Safety Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., introduced the "3D Printed Gun Safety Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4074. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the distribution of 3D printer plans for the printing of firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Bonnie W  more

Rep. Pappas Introduces Cleaner Air Spaces Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Cleaner Air Spaces Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4076. A bill to authorize funding for a bilateral cooperative program with Israel for the development of health technologies; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Garret Graves, R-La., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Jeff Van Drew, R  more

Rep. Phillips Introduces Syria Detainee & Displaced Persons Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4078. A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 to modify the establishment of a coordinator for detained ISIS members and relevant displaced populations in Syria, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Green, R-Tenn., Seth M  more

Rep. Pocan Introduces Resolution on National Treasury Employees Union 85th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 19. H. Res. 507. A resolution congratulating the National Treasury Employees Union on its 85th anniversary and commending the dedication shown Federal employees and continued service provided by the National Treasury Employees Union and the members of the National Treasury Employees Union; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is c  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Cosmetic Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 3621. A bill to amend title VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for greater transparency with respect to fragrance and flavor ingredients in cosmetics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Ras  more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces Make American Flags in America Act
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Make American Flags in America Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4137. A bill to require certain flags of the United States to be made in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 provisions as fall w  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 16. S. 2048. A bill to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Dianne Fein  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, & Military Stockpiles Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 16. S. 2055. A bill to provide urgent acquisition and deployment authority for purposes of replenishing United States stockpiles; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

Sen. Cortez Masto Introduces Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 16. S. 2053. A bill to protect freedom of travel and reproductive rights; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-M  more

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Maternal Health for Veterans Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Maternal Health for Veterans Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. S. 2026. A bill to provide support for programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to the coordination of maternity health care, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mater  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Missing Children's Assistance Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Missing Children's Assistance Reauthorization Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 16. S. 2051. A bill to reauthorize the Missing Children's Assistance Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Missing Children's Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2023". SEC.  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces American Innovation & Choice Online Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "American Innovation and Choice Online Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. S. 2033. A bill to provide that certain discriminatory conduct by covered platforms shall be unlawful, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Mazi  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 16. S. 2045. A bill to improve air quality management and the safety of communities using the best available monitoring technology and data; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tammy Duckwort  more

Sen. Merkley Introduces Equality Act
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Equality Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. S. 5. A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardi  more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Protect Reporters From Exploitative State Spying Act
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Protect Reporters From Exploitative State Spying Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. S. 2074. A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by establishing appropriate limits on the federally compelled disclosure of information obtained as part of engaging in journalism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and   more