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. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth" on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 569. A resolution recognizing former Texas State Representative Al Edwards as the father of Juneteenth and showing appreciation for successfully passing Texas House Bill 1016, making Texas the first State to recognize Juneteenth (June 19) as an official State holiday; to the Committee   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. 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 "Food for Thought Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4812. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide free meals to low-income students through existing on-campus meal programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps  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. 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Partnering Aspiring Teachers with High-need Schools to Tutor Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2428. A bill to establish a grant program for innovative partnerships among teacher preparation programs, local educational agencies, and community-based organizations to expand access to high-quality tutoring in hard-to-staff schools and high-need schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the "Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2379. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Ro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2407. 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 Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Marsha Bl  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. 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 "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. 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "USDA Communication Regarding Oversight of Pesticides Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2472. A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to improve interagency coordination in the pesticide registration process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 309. A resolution recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2023 as "National Blueberry Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Gary Peters, D-Mich., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Cory   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