WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Assault Weapons Excise Act" on Aug. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 3. H.R. 5135. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an additional 1,000 percent excise tax on the sale of large capacity ammunition feeding devices and semiautomatic assault weapons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Nanette D. Barragan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced legislation on Aug. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 7. H.R. 5233. A bill to amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to make certain improvements with respect to expenditure and other authorities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Susie Lee, D-Nev., Max Miller, R-Ohio, Cory Mills, R-Fla., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Zach Nunn, R-Iow  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act" on Aug. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5183. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination 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   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act" on Aug. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 3. H.R. 5141. A bill to authorize funding for section 619 and part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Funding Early Childhood is the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Maintaining Our Tactical and Operational Response Act" on Aug. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5210. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to amend regulations relating to exemptions for engines and equipment for purposes of national security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Naturally Offsetting Emissions by Managing and Implementing Tillage Strategies Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 4163. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to optimize the sequestration of carbon and the reduction of net emissions through agricultural practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Voter Integrity and Defense Act" on Aug. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5189. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to condition the eligibility of a State or jurisdiction in a State to receive Federal funds to support the administration of elections for Federal office in the State on having laws in effect that require voters to present a valid photo identification in order to receive or  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment Act" on Aug. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 3. H.R. 5145. A bill to extend immigration benefits to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other gender-based violence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Education and the Workforce, Energy and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "21st Century Federal Writers' Project Act" on Aug. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5192. A bill to establish a grant program in the Department of Labor to assist unemployed and under-employed workers to document the American experience; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Protect Peaceful Protests Act" on Aug. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 7. H.R. 5240. A bill to limit the extent to which certain Federal law enforcement agencies may be permitted to conduct law enforcement functions in a jurisdiction without the approval of such jurisdiction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Renewable Energy for U.S. Territories Act" on Aug. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5191. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a renewable energy grant program for territories of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently dete  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "Refuge From Cruel Trapping Act " on Aug. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5217. A bill to amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the possession or use of body-gripping traps in the National Wildlife Refuge System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Connecting Hard-to-reach Areas with Renewably Generated Energy Act" on Aug. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 3. H.R. 5154. A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate regulations with respect to regional and interregional transmission planning, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Casar, D-Texas, Mike Lev  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Armed Forces Transgender Dependent Protection Act" on Aug. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5196. A bill to expand protections under the Exceptional Family Member Program of the Department of Defense for transgender dependents of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Mar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Temporary Family Visitation Act" on Aug. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 3. H.R. 5155. A bill to establish a new nonimmigrant category for alien relatives of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to enter the United States temporarily for family purposes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., Jim Himes,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Accountability for Endless Wars Act" on Aug. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 4. H.R. 5158. A bill to terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war not later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Brad Sherman, D-Calif. *  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Aug. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 653. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of August 13th through August 19, 2023, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Kati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced the "Fusion Energy Act" on Aug. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 7. H.R. 5244. A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to include fusion energy machines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., and Jay Obernolte, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fusion Energy Act "  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Housing Crisis Response Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 4233. A bill to facilitate the development of fair and affordable housing, decrease housing costs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced the "Growth of Rural Innovation & Tourism Opportunities to Uphold Rural Industries & Sustainable Marketplaces Act" on Aug. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5203. A bill to establish in the Department of Agriculture an Office of Agritourism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif.  more