WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 622. A resolution honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Recoupment Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5107. A bill to extend the statute of limitations for fraud by individuals under the COVID-19 unemployment programs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., John H. Rutherford, R-Fl  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. 29 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced legislation on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5083. A bill to extend Federal recognition to the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians of South Carolina, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Definitions. SEC. 2. Federal recognition. SEC. 3. Membership; governing documents. SEC. 4. Governing body. SEC. 5. Reservation of the tribe. SEC. 6. Hunting, fishin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 637. A resolution commending the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition for its 40 years of celebrating the great outdoors; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * Commending the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition for its 40 years of celebrating the great outdoors. Whereas the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) held its first festival in Char  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 628. A resolution eliminating the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisd  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Disaster Mitigation through Military Service Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5122. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include the hardening of infrastructure in support of disaster mitigation in the definition of humanitarian and civic assistance; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Del. James Moyl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Cannabis Users' Restoration of Eligibility Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5040. A bill to amend the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 to limit the consideration or marihuana use when making a security clearance or employment suitability determination, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced the "Finish It Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5130. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to use, transfer, or donate all excess construction materials intended for the wall on the southwest border of the United States that are being stored by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Robe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5131. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nev., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Dina Titus, D-Nev., And  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 321. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to nuclear power and the commitment of the Senate to embracing and promoting nuclear power as a clean baseload energy source necessary to achieve a reliable, secure, and diversified electric grid; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2669. A bill to require the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to issue guidance on digital assets, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more