WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., introduced legislation on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4672. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into leases based on the legality or availability of abortion, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, introduced the "Physical activity, Living healthy, Access, Youth development, and Safety in Youth Sports Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4599. A bill to provide for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish grant programs to improve the health and positive youth development impacts of youth sports participation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment Act" on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4473. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for site neutral payment for cancer care services under part B of 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 Speake  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4596. A bill to reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation to provide cost-shared funding to implement the endangered and threatened fish recovery programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced the "Performance, Resources, Inclusion, Matters, for Equity Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4515. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education with an endowment lower than $900,000,000 and an annual operating revenue for athletic programs that is less than $20,000,000 to strengthen existing sports and athletic facilities at such institutions, an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act" on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4475. A bill to provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through the Social Services Block Grant program to increase the availability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access to such products; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "End Zuckerbucks Act" on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4501. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit section 501(c)(3) organizations from providing funding for the administration of elections for public office; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "End Zucker  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, introduced the "Freeing Americans Detained Abroad Act" on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4478. A bill to facilitate access to existing resources with respect to United States citizens arbitrarily detained or kidnapped overseas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Freeing Americans Detained Abroad Act". SEC. 2. Additional r  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced the "Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4574. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance border security by seeking to expand partnerships with appropriate law enforcement entities in Mexico and Central American and South American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations in Mexico and such coun  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced the "Casualty Loss Deduction Restoration Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4539. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the temporary limitation on personal casualty losses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John B. Larson, D-Conn., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, and Mike Rogers, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced the "Weather Radar Coverage Improvement Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4575. A bill to develop the next generation of weather radar, authorize supplemental gap radar coverage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Weather Radar Covera  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced legislation on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4516. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the inclusion of a biological attribution strategy, and an early warning strategy and implementation plan, in the National Health Security Strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Biological attribution strategy. SEC. 2. Early warni  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, introduced the "Water Infrastructure Enhancement Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4540. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to establish a program to provide grants to suppliers of water for the purpose of making infrastructure improvements to public water systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting Americans from Fentanyl Trafficking Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4701. A bill to codify the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances by adding fentanyl-related substances to schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Ensuring Voluntary Actions are Compensated Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4517. A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit a plan for the reimbursement of personal funds expended to evacuate American citizens, American lawful permanent residents, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. M  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4704. A bill to require the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response shall conduct risk assessments and implement strategic initiatives or activities to address threats to public health and national security due to technical advancements in artificial intelligence or other emerging technolo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., introduced the "Unfair Tax Prevention Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4695. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the base erosion and anti- abuse tax with respect to certain entities connected to jurisdictions which have implemented an extraterritorial tax; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jason Smith, R-Mo., Adrian Smith, R-Neb.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. introduced the "Senior Nutrition Task Force Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4706. A bill to establish the Interagency Task Force to Address Hunger and Promote Access to Healthy Food Among Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Retroactive Foreign Agents Registration Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4545. A bill to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended to clarify the obligation of individuals who formerly served as agents of foreign principals to register retroactively as foreign agents under the Act with respect to activities carried out previously on behalf of such foreign principals,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Workforce Investment Disclosure Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4578. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose to the Securities and Exchange Commission information regarding workforce management policies, practices, and performance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4708. A bill to streamline the issuance of nonimmigrant temporary work visas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "National Education Association Charter Repeal Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4595. A bill to repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, David Rouzer, R-N.C., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Josh Brecheen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Biometric Verification for Entry and Reconfirming Identity with Forensics Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4546. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand the requirements for the collection of biometric data, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "National Emergency Expenditure Reporting Transparency Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4615. A bill to require that information on spending associated with national emergencies be subject to the same reporting requirements as other Federal funds under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Fairness for Farm Workers Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4579. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Julia Brownley  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Mercury 13 Congressional Gold Medal Act" on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4682. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Mercury 13, in recognition of their historic accomplishments and their work for gender equity, and in recognition of their important example of women in STEM fields; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "IDEA Full Funding Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4519. A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of such part; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Angie Cra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4619. A bill to authorize the sale of Virginia Class submarines to Australia in support of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Armed Services, for   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., introduced the "Closing Loopholes for the Overseas Use and Development of Artificial Intelligence Act" on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4683. A bill to prohibit support for the remote use or cloud use of integrated circuits listed under Export Control Classification Number 3A090 and 4A090 of the Export Administration Regulations by entities located in the People's Republic of China or Macau; to the Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4713. A bill to codify the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program of the Department of Agriculture; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Te  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Foreign Extortion Prevention Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4696. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., William R. Keating, D-Mass., John R. Curtis, R  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Bilateral Resilience in Industry Trade Security Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4715. A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act in support of the United Kingdom and the AUKUS partnership; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 provisions as fall w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Don't Weaponize the IRS Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4622. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to codify the Trump administration rule on reporting requirements of exempt organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Don't   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the "Building Chips in America Act " on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4549. A bill to amend the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to clarify the scope of a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to certain projects relating to the production of semiconductors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Sc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Keeping our Allies Leading in Advancement Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4716. A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act in support of Australia and the AUKUS partnership; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdict  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced legislation on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4550. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Terri A. Sewell, D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced the "Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4582. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the use of Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grants to purchase life-saving opioid antagonists for schools and to provide related training and education to students and teachers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., introduced the "Social Security 2100 Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4583. A bill to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Flood Insurance Affordability Act" on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4686. A bill to establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Modernizing Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Benefit Questionnaires Act" on July 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4461. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain improvements relating to the transmission of disability benefits questionnaire data to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced the "American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Ballot Security Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4523. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to establish certain requirements with respect to use of drop boxes for a District of Columbia election, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced the "Rural Weather Monitoring Systems Act" on July 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4654. A bill to require a study of rural weather monitoring systems; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Weather Monitoring Systems Act". SEC. 2. Study of rural weather monitoring s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Facilitating America's Siting of Transmission and Electric Reliability Act" on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4689. A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to facilitate more expeditious review and permitting of certain electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4512. A bill to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Digital Economy Cyb  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act" on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4690. A bill to assess the capacity of the United States to effectively marshal disparate elements of national power to counter adversary political warfare campaigns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequentl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Limiting Incredulous Zealots Against Restricting Drilling Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4558. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw a proposed rule relating to the endangered species status of the dunes sagebrush lizard; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Limiting Incredulous Zealots Against Rest  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Food Worker Pay Standards Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4559. A bill to require fair pay for workers employed by companies who provide meat, meat food products, poultry, poultry food products, and processed food to the Federal Government; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4633. A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Suzanne Bona  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Housing for Formerly Incarcerated Reentry and Stable Tenancy Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4560. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit consumer reporting agencies that furnish consumer reports for tenant screening purposes from providing certain information, to establish duties of users of consumer reports for housing purposes, and for other purposes; to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., introduced the "Reducing Waste in National Parks Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4561. A bill to encourage reduction of disposable plastic products in units of the National Park System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., introduced the "Protecting Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4697. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response related to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and certain programs with respect to public health security and all-hazards  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced the "Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act" on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4691. A bill to provide for congressional review of actions to terminate or waive sanctions imposed with respect to Iran; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced the "Sanction Transactions Originating from Pernicious Chinese Companies and Policies Act" on July 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4658. A bill to prohibit securities investments that finance certain companies of the People's Republic of China and to expand the Non-Specially Designated Nationals Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and for other purpose  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Main Street Tax Certainty Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4721. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Dari  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced the "American Confidence in Elections Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4563. A bill to promote election integrity, voter confidence, and faith in elections by removing Federal impediments to, equipping States with tools for, and establishing voluntary considerations to support effective State administration of Federal elections, improving election administration in the District of Columbia, impr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act" on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4500. A bill to prohibit agencies of the government from soliciting or entering into agreements with nongovernmental organizations to conduct voter registration or voter mobilization activities on the property or website of the agency or from using Federal funds to carry out activities directed under Executive Order 14019,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act" on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4468. A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to emissions from vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., John James, R-Mich.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Renaming the National School Lunch Program Act" on July 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4466. A bill to rename the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Al Green, D-Texas, James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Alma  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "Federal Mechanical Insulation Act" on July 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4663. A bill to clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is as an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings for purposes of section 543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Middle Class Borrower Protection Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. S. 2296. A bill to cancel recent changes made by the Federal Housing Finance Agency to the up-front loan level pricing adjustments charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mae for guarantee of single-family mortgages, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger M  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Grant Transparency Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2260. A bill to require transparency in notices of funding opportunity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Grant Transparency Act of 2023  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Respect for Hispanic Americans Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. S. 2310. A bill to prohibit agencies from using the term ``Latinx'' in official communications or forms; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Respect for Hispanic Americans Act". SEC. 2. Proh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2256. A bill to authorize the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish an apprenticeship program and to establish a pilot program on cybersecurity training for veterans and members of the Armed Forces transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes; to the Committee   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., introduced the "Federal Prisons Accountability Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2284. A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Rand Paul, R-Ky., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, John Cornyn, R-Texas, Marco  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Streamlining Federal Grants Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2286. A bill to improve the effectiveness and performance of certain Federal financial assistance programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Streamlining Federal  more