WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced the "Truth in Employment Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4320. A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify employer rights with regard to hiring; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Truth in Employment Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings and purpose. SEC. 3. Protection of employer rights.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 548. A resolution encouraging the Government of Sierra Leone to abide by their promise to a peaceful and credible electoral process; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. * * * Encouraging the Government of Sierra Leone to abide by their promise to a peaceful and credible ele  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced the "No Bailouts for Reparations Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4321. A bill to prohibit the United States Government from providing bailouts or other financial assistance to any State or local government that enacts any law providing reparations for slavery, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Ronny  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4322. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that all provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4273. A bill to authorize the Director of the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution to support LGBTQI+ history and women's history education programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Suzanne Bonamici, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced the "Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4274. 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 Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4275. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure the consensual donation and respectful disposition of human bodies and human body parts donated or transferred for education, research, or the advancement of medical, dental, or mortuary science and not for use in human transplantation, and for other purp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4396. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit noncitizen voting in District of Columbia elections, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Randy Weber, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "Patriotism Not Pride Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4398. A bill to prohibit certain Federal activity with respect to the promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month and the display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on Federal property or grounds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced legislation on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4402. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify manufacturer transparency reporting requirements for certain transfers used for educational 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 by the Speaker, in each case for considerati  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced the "Protect Sexual and Reproductive Health Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4281. A bill to establish the Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Well-Being within the Department of Health and Human Services, to generate a whole-of-government approach to protecting and affirming sexual and reproductive rights, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospons  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. H. Res. 556. A resolution recognizing the religious significance of Eid al-Adha and wishing Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world a prosperous holiday; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Alexandria Ocas  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Historically Underserved Veterans Inclusion Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4325. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Center for Minority Veterans and the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include services for historically underserved veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lind  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Promoting Respect for Individuals' Dignity and Equality Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4326. A bill to permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for income tax returns outside the statute of limitations, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that all provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married coupl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced legislation on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 6. H.R. 4242. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to issue guidance on considerations for conducting clinical trials for psychedelic assisted therapy; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and Ro Khanna, D-Calif. *   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. H. Res. 557. A resolution honoring the struggle, sacrifice, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community and fight for equality in Texas; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Greg Casar, D-Texas, Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Lizzie Pannill Fletc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. H. Res. 558. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Adam Smith, D-Wash., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, D-Md., Chel  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced the "Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4285. A bill to eliminate employment-based visa caps on abused, abandoned, and neglected children eligible for humanitarian status, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "No Funds for Armed Regulators Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4416. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to hire armed Federal regulatory enforcement officers in certain agencies; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4417. A bill to prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Fentanyl Now Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4272. A bill to provide public awareness and outreach regarding the dangers of fentanyl, to expand the grants authorized under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program, to expand treatment and recovery services for people with opioid addictions, and to increase and to provide enhanced penalties for certain offenses involving count  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Global Respect Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4422. A bill to impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subse  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., introduced the "Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4289. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit short-term, Buy Now, Pay Later loans for the purchase of semiautomatic assault weapons; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., B  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2023" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4426. A bill to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subs  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4340. A bill to prohibit commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sean Casten, D-Ill., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Nanette D. B  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Guidance Clarity Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4428. A bill to require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Golden, D-Maine, James Comer, R-Ky., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Pat Fallon, R-Texas, and Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala. * * * S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Ukraine Reconstruction Accountability and Transparency Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4341. A bill to direct the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to use voice, vote, and influence of the United States to prevent companies from countries that actively or tacitly supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine from benefitting from its reconstructi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. H. Res. 559. A resolution declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Jared Golden, D-Maine, Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Rich McCormick, R-Ga.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill, introduced the "Dignity for Aborted Children Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4345. A bill to protect the dignity of fetal remains, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Andy Harris, R-Md., and Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Small Bank Holding Company Relief Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4346. A bill to raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., and Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. *  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., introduced the "Mass Shooter Prosecution Act " on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4347. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide increased penalties for mass killings involving machineguns or certain semiautomatic weapons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., introduced the "Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4296. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to assist primarily low-income individuals in making their homes and property more resilient to the impacts of climate change, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4384. A bill to reauthorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., J. Luis Correa, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., introduced the "Citizen Ballot Protection Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4316. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to permit a State to include as part of the mail voter registration form a requirement that applicants provide proof of citizenship, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Andrew S. C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Real Emergencies Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4300. A bill to clarify the inability of the President to declare national emergencies under the National Emergencies Act, major disasters or emergencies under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and public health emergencies under the Public Health Service Act on the premise of climate change, and for othe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Increase Support for Life-saving Endocrine Transplantation Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4304. A bill to regulate human cadaveric islets for transplantation as organs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Increase Support for Li  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4436. A bill to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from providing firearms and ammunition to its employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 such pro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 544. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between certain obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty and constitutional declarations of war by Congress; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Troy E. Nehls, R-Te  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Nicaragua Political Prisoner Support Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4352. A bill to provide Nicaraguan political prisoners who arrived in the United States on February 9, 2023, and their immediate family members with certain benefits available to refugees; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequ  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4391. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain assisted reproduction expenses as medical expenses of the taxpayer; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne B  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Housing Navigators Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4390. A bill to establish a grant program to provide support for housing navigators who assist individuals in navigating local, State, and Federal housing assistance programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Yvette Clarke,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "PrEP Access and Coverage Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4392. A bill to increase access to pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the transmission of HIV; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and the Workforce, for a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced the "Foreign Automobile Industry Restriction on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4441. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit foreign adversaries and certain entities related to such adversaries from claiming certain tax credits relating to electric vehicles; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on June 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 554. A resolution affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for the religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Daniel Kildee,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced legislation on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4444. A bill to establish in the Executive Office of the President an Office of Young Americans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Haley Stevens, D-Mich., and Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Office of Young Americans.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced legislation on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4445. A bill to repeal the joint resolution entitled "A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East"; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Chip Roy, R-Texas, Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., and Barbara Lee, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Repeal of joint resolu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4306. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with firefighting; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 6. H.R. 4268. 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 Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Cori Bush, D-Mo.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 536. A resolution supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2023, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., C. Scott   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4315. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions by providing access to appropriate, safe, effective, patient-centered orthotic and prosthetic care; to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse with respect to orthotics and pro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Saving Organs One Flight at a Time Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4362. A bill to require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on June 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 535. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 12, 2023, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Public School Green Rooftop Program" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 6. H.R. 4270. A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize State energy conservation plans to include programs to provide grants for planning, designing, and installing green roofs on elementary school and secondary school buildings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced legislation on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4312. A bill to enhance the eligibility of India for Foreign Military Sales and exports under the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Andy Barr, R-Ky., and Marc Veasey, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Eligibility of India for Foreign Military Sales and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4313. A bill to reauthorize the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Carter, R-Texas, Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Mike Flood, R-Neb., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Stay Cool Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4314. A bill to improve response to, and preparation for, heat waves and extreme heat, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Sp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Overcoming Higher Education Hunger Through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4456. A bill to allow certain students, including those who have an expected family contribution of zero, to qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponso  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. H. Res. 561. A resolution expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2227. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a study on the trafficking into the United States of synthetic drugs, and related illicit finance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Catherine Cort  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Supporting all Healthy Options When Purchasing Produce Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2223. A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to provide families year-round access to nutrition incentives under the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Deterring Egregious State Infiltration of Schools' Training Act " on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2234. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the establishment or maintenance of a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps at an educational institution owned, operated, or controlled by the Chinese Communist Party; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 284. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2023 as "National Dairy Month" to recognize the important role dairy plays in a healthy diet and the exceptional work of dairy producers in being stewards of the land and livestock; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 280. A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resoluti  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. S. Res. 287. A resolution commemorating the second anniversary of peaceful protests in Cuba on July 11, 2021, condemning the ongoing acts of repression and human rights violations against the Cuban people by the Cuban regime, and calling for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 272. A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Roger Wicker, R-Miss., James   more