WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "No Obamacare for Illegal Aliens Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4727. A bill to exclude certain individuals subject to certain deferred action from eligibility for health plans offered on the Exchanges, advance payments of the premium tax credit, cost-sharing reductions, a Basic Health Program, and for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Programs, and for other purposes; to the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Con. Res. 60. Concurrent resolution calling for the immediate release of Marc Fogel, a United States citizen and teacher, who was given an unjust and disproportionate criminal sentence by the Government of the Russian Federation in June 2022; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Guy Resche  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. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Trucking Workforce Improvement Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4738. A bill to repeal the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's rule titled "Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., M  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced the "Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4832. A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination Act and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to provide advance appropriations authority for certain accounts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education of the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service of the Department of Healt  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Requiring Verification of Compliance with Abandoning Ruthless Evil Neo-Nazis Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4799. A bill to prohibit assistance under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative until the President certifies to Congress that the Government of Ukraine is not providing funding, equipment, training, fuel, or other support to the Russian Volunteer Corps, the Azov Battalion, or   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. 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. 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 "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. 25 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced legislation on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2562. A bill to require ports of entry along the northern border to remain open as many hours per day as they were open prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, John Hoeven, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Jon Tester, D-Mont  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. 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2422. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Acquisition Review Board of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to establish the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation in the Department, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Close the Revolving Door Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2561. A bill to provide greater controls and restrictions on revolving door lobbying; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Close the Revolving Door Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Lifetime ban on Mem  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Con. Res. 17. A concurrent resolution requiring all Members of Congress to publish a public schedule; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * Requiring all Members of Congress to publish a public schedule. Resolved by the Senate (the House  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Veterans Benefits Improvement Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2513. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced a resolution on July 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 300. A resolution designating July 14, 2023, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Markwayne M  more