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. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced the "Housing Financial Literacy Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4899. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to discount FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial literacy housing counseling program; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, Colin Allred,  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. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., introduced the "Censorship Accountability Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4848. A bill to provide for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of First Amendment rights; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Mike Johnson, R-La., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Troy E. Nehls, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced a joint resolution on July 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H.J. Res. 82. A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the article of amendment commonly known as the "Equal Rights Amendment" has been validly ratified and is enforceable as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the Archivist of the United States must certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment as the T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Imaging Services Price Transparency Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4828. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote price transparency for imaging tests under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 su  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 615. A resolution condemning revisionist education and revisionist history as it relates to the African-American experience; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Keep Your Coins Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4841. A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from restricting the use of convertible virtual currency by a person to purchase goods or services for the person's own use, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Keep Your Coins Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Prohibi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preserving Rights Of Tenants by Ensuring Compliance To the Second Amendment Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4860. A bill to ensure that residents of covered federally assisted rental housing may lawfully possess firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan.,   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. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 570. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of June 26 through July 2, 2023, as "National Tire Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Tire Safety Week" to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance; to the Committee on Transportation   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4740. A bill to streamline the budget process at the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, and Seth Moulton, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, introduced the "Free Speech Protection Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4791. 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 Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Energy an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "The Project Spectrum Authorization Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4915. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to codify the program of the Office of Small Business Programs of the Department of Defense known as Project Spectrum, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Veron  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 618. A resolution recognizing August 11, 2023, as the 50th anniversary of hip-hop; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Troy Carter, D-La., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4896. 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 Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Education and the Workforce,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4873. A bill to increase the capacity of the food supply chain in the United States, and create a more resilient, diverse, and secure United States food supply chain, by codifying and expanding the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Max Miller  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4796. A bill to establish a grant program to fund reproductive health patient navigators for individuals seeking abortion services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Troy Carter, D-La., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Dwight Evans,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4881. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdict  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. 23 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on July 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Con. Res. 57. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdict  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4750. A bill to amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., David Joyce, R-Ohio, Nancy Mace, R-S.C.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 607. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the majority of NATO member countries have failed to meet their defense spending commitment and that the United States should not continue to subsidize the security of countries that choose not to invest in their own defense; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., 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. 15. H.R. 4752. 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 Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means,  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. 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. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4763. A bill to provide for a system of regulation of digital assets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced the "Bridging the SNAP Gap Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4815. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the medical expense deduction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Da  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. 20 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Saving Hazardous And Declining Environments Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4817. A bill to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program for planting of qualifying trees in eligible areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumena  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4818. 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 Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced legislation on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4762. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Non-premium war risk insurance program extension.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2501. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to promulgate an occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Catherine Cort  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. 24 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Share the Savings with Seniors Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2474. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate cost-sharing for chronic care drugs under Medicare part D; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  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. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Guaranteeing Unalienable and Anatomical Rights for Dependents Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2394. A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to disqualify any State that discriminates against parents or guardians who oppose medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological treatment, or clothing and social changes related to affirming the subjective claims of gender identi  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. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Food Secure Strikers Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2553. 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, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio,  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. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2479. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an alternative manure management program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  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. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Rolling Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient and Drug Reserve Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2510. A bill to improve supply chain resiliency for critical drug products with vulnerable supply chains and ensure that reserves of critical drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients are maintained to prevent supply disruptions in the event of drug shortages or public health emergencies; to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Raise the Wage Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2488. A bill to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Global Press Freedom Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2526. A bill to establish the Office of Press Freedom, to create press freedom curriculum at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Chris Van Hollen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Enabling Farmers to Benefit from Processing Nutrition Programs Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2504. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to streamline applications from farmers to be vendors under certain nutrition programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Cory Booker, D-N.J.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2405. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure pharmacy access and choice for Medicare beneficiaries; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Bank Failure Prevention Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2497. A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to convert certain insured State banks into national banks; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bank Failure Prevention Act". SEC. 2. Conversion of insured State bank with total consolidated assets   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Financial Regulatory Accountability Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2335. A bill to establish within the Department of the Treasury the Office of the Special Inspector General for Financial Regulatory Abuses and Misconduct, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., and Roger Marshall, R-Kan. *  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Narrow Obamacare for Illegal Aliens Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2374. 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 C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Payroll Account Guarantee Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2403. A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to provide for the insurance of transaction accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Payroll Account Guarantee Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Insurance of transaction accounts.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Protect Children's Innocence Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2357. A bill to amend chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit gender-affirming care on minors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect Children's Innocence Act".  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Relief for Survivors of Miners Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2416. A bill to amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to ease the benefits process for survivors of miners whose deaths were due to pneumoconiosis; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tim Kaine, D-Va., an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2396. A bill to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Ted Budd, R-N.C., and John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   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