WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "USDA Communication Regarding Oversight of Pesticides Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5070. A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to improve interagency coordination in the pesticide registration process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dale Strong, R-Ala., and C. Scott Frankl  more

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. 27 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 624. A resolution recognizing the self- determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., David Rouzer, R-N.C., Dina Titus, D-Nev., C.A. "Dutc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Space Force Legacy Guardian Recognition Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5071. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to designate certain separated members of the Air Force as honorary separated members of the Space Force; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Brian Babin, R-Texas,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "Fostering Resource Efficiency in Education by Zero Employment Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5095. A bill to freeze hiring activity for the Department of Education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced the "Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights" on July 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 634. A resolution expressing that the United States is obligated to permanently end the unhoused crisis by 2027 and uphold, protect, and enforce the civil and human rights of unhoused individuals, including the human rights to housing, universal health care, livable wages, education, employment opportunities, access to publi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5073. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow intangible drilling and development costs to be taken into account when computing adjusted financial statement income; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Wesley Hunt, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., introduced the "Prevent Discrimination in Title X Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5076. A bill to clarify that, in awarding funding under title X of the Public Health Service Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not discriminate against eligible States, individuals, or other entities for refusing to counsel or refer for abortions; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponso  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 626. A resolution censuring Representative Andy Ogles; to the Committee on Ethics. * * * Censuring Representative Andy Ogles. Whereas Representative Andy Ogles has repeatedly misrepresented his educational and occupational experiences prior to becoming and during his service as a Member of the United States House of Representatives; Whe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5103. A bill to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to approve or deny spend plans within a certain amount of time, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Gus Bilirak  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5077. A bill to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., and Jay Obernolte, R-Calif. * * *  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. 28 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 635. A resolution recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Andre Carson, D-Ind. * * * Recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world. Whereas this resolution may be cited as the "Origina  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 636. A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Roger Williams, R-Texas, Ami Bera, D-Calif., and Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. * * * Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced legislation on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5084. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1106 Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the "Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Brian Babin, R-Texas,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "National Office of New Americans Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5025. A bill to establish the National Office of New Americans within the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of su  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. 27 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced the "Strong Communities Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5029. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that COPS grant funds may be used for local law enforcement recruits to attend schools or academies if the recruits agree to serve in precincts of law enforcement agencies in their communities; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H.J. Res. 83. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review relating to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is c  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. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Higher Education Reform and Opportunity Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5042. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for fiscal accountability, to require institutions of higher education to publish information regarding student success, to provide for school accountability for student loans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., introduced the "Preventing Election Subversion Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5046. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to provide increased protections for election workers and voters in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Rebuild America's Schools Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5049. A bill to provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5054. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Jennifer L. McCl  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. 27 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 631. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to advance the country's national spectrum policy amidst the 29th anniversary of the Federal Communications Commission's first spectrum auction that commenced on July 25, 1994; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Expressing the sense of the House of Representativ  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Fairness for Crime Victims Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2661. A bill to curtail the use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund to inflate spending; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fairness for Crime Victims Act of 2023".  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2637. A bill to develop a scenario-based training curriculum for law enforcement personnel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Safer Supervision Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2681. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide appropriate standards for the inclusion of a term of supervised release after imprisonment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "American Law Enforcement Sustaining Aid and Vital Emergency Resources Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2644. A bill to establish standards for trauma kits purchased using funds provided under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Christopher Coons, D-Del  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced joint resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S.J. Res. 41. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review relating to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Outbound Investment Transparency Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2678. A bill to provide for an investment screening mechanism relating to covered sectors; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Outbound Investment Transparency Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Prot  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 322. A resolution commemorating the life, legacy, and entertainment career of Tony Bennett; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Jack Reed, D-R.I. * * * Commemorating the life, legacy, and entertainment career of Tony Bennett. Whereas Tony Bennett, born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced the "Investor Democracy is Expected Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2700. A bill to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to require investment advisers for passively managed funds to arrange for pass-through voting of proxies for certain securities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Chuck  more