WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Taiwan Peace through Strength Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5072. A bill to promote peace through strength in Taiwan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 con  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Kidney Patient Access to Technologically Innovative and Essential Nephrology Treatments Act" on July 28, 2023. H.R. 5074. A bill to amend the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 to delay implementation of the inclusion of oral-only ESRD-related drugs in the Medicare ESRD prospective payment system; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5104. A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., and John Moolenaar, R-Mich.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 627. A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5037. A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, to repeal certain limits on leave for married individuals employed by the same employer; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Con. Res. 61. Concurrent resolution supporting Israeli democracy; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Cal  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 633. A resolution expressing the approval of Congress for the 70th anniversary celebration of the Small Business Administration and in recognition of America's entrepreneurs and job creators for their important contributions to the United States economy; to the Committee on Small Business. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Gold  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2666. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for requirements for electronic-prescribing for controlled substances under group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage; to  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Freedom to Vote Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 1. A bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Jon Tester, D-Mont  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 327. A resolution designating August 16, 2023, as "National Airborne Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Baldwin, D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2660. A bill to direct restoration and protection efforts of the 5-State Connecticut River Watershed region, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Christopher S. Murphy, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2677. A bill to improve certain programs of the Small Business Administration to better assist small business customers in accessing broadband technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced legislation on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2689. A bill to provide for the appointment of a Special Envoy for Belarus; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Special Envoy for Belarus.  more