WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4779. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy; 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 s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Build the Wall and Fight Fentanyl Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4904. A bill to establish certain funds to construct and maintain physical barriers along the southern international border of the United States and award grants to certain organizations addressing the fentanyl crisis; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Energy an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preserving Rights Of Tenants by Ensuring Compliance To the Second Amendment Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4860. A bill to ensure that residents of covered federally assisted rental housing may lawfully possess firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Providing for Life Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4789. A bill to provide support and assistance to unborn children, pregnant women, parents, and families; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Doctors in our Borders Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4875. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the number of physicians who may be provided Conrad 30 waivers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Nick LaLo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., introduced the "Exposing China's Support for the Taliban Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4765. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a study on Chinese support for Afghan illicit finance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Exposing Chi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Lead by Example Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4744. A bill to establish a minimum temperature for thermostats at the headquarters of the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lead by Example Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Thermostats  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Delivering for Rural Seniors Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4745. A bill to amend the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 to establish a pilot grant program to award grants to facilitate home delivery of commodities under the commodity supplemental food program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 588. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that research and promotion boards support efforts to develop new markets and strengthen existing markets for specific commodities while conducting important research and promotional activities via pooled resources and stakeholder investments; to the Committee on Agriculture.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4935. A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to adjust the period during which amounts transferred by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to the account for customer education initiatives and non-awards expenses shall remain available, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Revitalizing Rural Communities Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4835. A bill to extend and increase funding for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Revitalizing Rural Commu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on July 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Con. Res. 57. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel; 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 such provisions as fall within the jurisdict  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 580. A resolution expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Nik  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced the "Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4758. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "No Russian Agriculture Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4768. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to advocate for investment in projects that decrease reliance on Russia for agricultural commodities; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zach Nunn,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4818. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, 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 by the Speaker, in each case for consi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Farmland Security Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2382. A bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to remove the limitation on the amount of a civil penalty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2515. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Small Business Act to expand the availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Mike C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "PBM Oversight Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2406. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve oversight of formulary development and management under Medicare part D; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "PBM Oversight Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Resolving co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Con. Res. 14. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, John Hoeven, R-N.D., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Eric  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Lead by Example Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2373. A bill to establish a minimum temperature for thermostats at the headquarters of the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lead by Example Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Thermostats at DOE and EPA headquarters.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2345. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological res  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced legislation on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2430. A bill to amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 to exclude certain air emissions from emergency notification requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Steve Daines, R-Mo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2372. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "CFTC Whistleblower Fund Improvement Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2500. A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to adjust the period during which amounts transferred by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to the account for customer education initiatives and non-awards expenses shall remain available, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forest  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "False Claims Amendments Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2466. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to modify False Claims Act procedures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "False Claims A  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 298. A resolution designating July 30, 2023, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., James Lankford, R-Okla., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Gary Peters, D-Mich., Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Thom Tillis, R-N.C.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2452. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve the biobased markets program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Pete Ricketts, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Regional Integration and Normalization Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2413. A bill to expand and strengthen the Abraham Accords and the Negev Forum, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Cory Booker, D-N.J., and James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title;  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 310. A resolution recognizing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for 50 years of safety education; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * Recognizing the Motorcycle Safety F  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 308. A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2392. A bill to amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Ron Wyden, D-Ore.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2377. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of audiology services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Roger Wic  more