WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Food Secure Strikers Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4845. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to ensure that striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Casar, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Stop China's Continuous Purchase of Land Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4772. A bill to require that a State be ineligible to receive funds under certain Federal programs unless the State has in effect a State law restricting the purchase of agricultural land by certain foreign persons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Na  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Taiwan Tax Agreement Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4729. A bill to authorize negotiation and conclusion and to provide for congressional consideration of a tax agreement between the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO); to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced the "No Illegal Oil from Russia Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4825. A bill to require the imposition of sanctions and other measures relating to the Russian oil price cap policy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Illegal Oil from Russia Act of 2023".  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 577. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that authorities under section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 should be allowed to expire; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution" on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 568. A resolution encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Angie Cra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., introduced the "Deplatform Drug Dealers Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4910. A bill to amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that such section has no effect on certain laws relating to controlled substances and drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Deplatform Drug Dealers Act". SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., introduced the "American Financial Institution Regulatory Sovereignty and Transparency Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4823. A bill to provide enhanced reporting requirements for Federal banking regulators, to amend the Federal Reserve Act to remove the designation of Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Fina  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced legislation on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4726. A bill to terminate the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for aliens, 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 within the jurisdiction of the committee concerne  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "End Pensions In Congress Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4925. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the termination of certain retirement benefits for Members of Congress, except the right to continue participating in the Thrift Savings Plan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountab  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4926. A bill to allow Members of Congress to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, and allow Members who opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversi  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. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "No Taxpayer Funding For Climate Zealots Advancing Radical Schemes Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4751. A bill to prohibit Federal funding for the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Nathan  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. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Providing Access to Treatment and Housing Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4941. A bill to amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to establish within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration a Center for Unhoused Individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Yvette Cla  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Raise the Wage Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4889. A bill to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Sean Casten, D-Ill., J  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced the "Consumer Safety Technology Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4814. A bill to direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence in support of the mission of the Commission and to direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain technology and digital tokens, res  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 608. A resolution recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Te  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Free Speech Protection Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2425. A bill to prohibit Federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor any speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., J.D.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Ukraine Aid Oversight Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2552. A bill to provide for the independent and objective conduct and supervision of audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations funded with amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to Ukraine for military, economic, and humanitarian aid; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  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. 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