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. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced the "Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4878. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4933. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to modify the loan repayment program for the substance use disorder treatment workforce to relieve workforce shortages; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash.  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. 23 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on July 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 599. A resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Improving Medicaid Programs' Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing Addiction Care Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4950. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Ann Kuster, D-N.H. * * *   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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 21 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Gateway to Careers Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2402. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a career pathways grant program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Susan M. Collins, R-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Strengthen American Competitiveness Against Harmful Subsidies Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2545. A bill to require the United States Trade Representative to regularly monitor industrial subsidies provided by the Government of the People's Republic of China and submit a report on the risks posed by those subsidies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2559. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a stewardship fee on the production and importation of opioid pain relievers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Angus S.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2544. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals with disabilities; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Mazi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Assessing Children's Academic Development and the Emotional and Mental health Implications of COVID-19 Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2469. A bill to authorize the Department of Education, in coordination with other relevant Federal agencies, to include a longitudinal component on the impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic on student outcomes and well-being on an existing longitudinal educational  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2464. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage from imposing cost-sharing requirements with respect to diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations; to the Committee on Health, Education,  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Small Business Technological Advancement Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2330. A bill to authorize the Small Business Administration to provide business loans to finance business software or cloud computing services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.  more