WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Medicare Dental Benefit Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 30. H.R. 4146. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 pro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Kate's Law" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4238. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Doug LaMalfa,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Horse Transportation Safety Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4241. A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dina Titus,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Enforce the Caps Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4245. A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide for discretionary spending limits for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, Andy Barr, R-Ky., Bob Good, R-Va., Marjorie Taylor Gre  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4248. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to reestablish the Driftless Area Landscape Conservation Initiative, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Driftless Area   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "No Solar Panels on Fertile Farmland Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4257. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude property and facilities located on prime farmland from certain credits relating to renewable energy production and investment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Solar Panels on Fertile Far  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., introduced the "Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4260. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide an equitable Social Security formula for individuals with noncovered employment and to provide relief for individuals currently affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Co  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "ReConnecting Rural America Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 30. H.R. 4227. A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish the ReConnect program under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., introduced the "Expanding Access To Healthy Foods from Local Farmers Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 30. H.R. 4185. A bill to amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to provide additional agricultural products for distribution by emergency feeding organizations; and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Adam Sm  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Equality Act" on June 21, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 15. 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, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determ  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2152. A bill to authorize grants to eligible entities to pay for travel-related expenses and logistical support for individuals with respect to accessing abortion services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Jeff Merkley,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Clean Cooking Support Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2179. A bill to help increase the development, distribution, and use of clean cookstoves and fuels to improve health, protect the climate and environment, empower women, create jobs, and help consumers save time and money; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Rebuild Rural America Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2155. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish the Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration and to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish the Rural Future Partnership Fund to invest in the rural areas of the United States to achieve their preferred futu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2176. A bill to prohibit commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Christopher Coons, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Refund Equality Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2171. A bill to permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mazie   more