WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the "Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4764. A bill to establish a standard of identity for honey, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juri  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced the "Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4829. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment program, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare Rural Health Clinic Services and Federally Qualified Health Center Servic  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. 25 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2558. A bill to reauthorize the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2023".   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. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on July 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 301. A resolution expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. Whereas the United States relies on safe, reliable, affordab  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. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Protect Equality and Civics Education Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2468. A bill to amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities- American History and Civics Education; to the Commi  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. 24 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2489. A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Tribal organizations to carry out the food distribution program on Indian reservations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Conservation Reserve Program Flexibility Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2412. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to allow emergency haying under the conservation reserve program during the primary nesting season under certain conditions; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Kevin Cram  more