WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced the "Combatting Human-Trafficking of Innocent Lives Daily Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5501. A bill to amend section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, to raise the mandatory minimum of years of imprisonment for engaging in the trafficking of any persons under the age of 18; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., Amata Radewagen, R-A.S.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced the "Congressional Access to Bureaucratic Offices Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5465. A bill to require the head of each agency to allow members of Congress access to certain Federal buildings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jason Smith, R-Mo., Roger Williams, R-Texas, Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Mike Johnson,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Expanding Remote Monitoring Access Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5394. A bill to ensure appropriate access to remote monitoring services furnished 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5391. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a rebate by manufacturers for selected drugs and biological products subject to maximum fair price negotiation; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a peri  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., introduced the "Child Care Stabilization Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5433. A bill to increase child care options for working families and support child care providers; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Mikie Sher  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Promoting Resilient Buildings Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5473. A bill to amend certain laws relating to disaster recovery and relief with respect to the implementation of building codes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Trees Remember Each Effacing Step Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5364. A bill to require the installation of fences and barriers to protect old growth trees in the Joyce Kilmer- Slickrock Wilderness Area; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Trees Remember Each Effacing Step Act" or the "TREES Act". SEC. 2. Installation of fe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5403. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Keep STEM Talent Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5477. A bill to provide lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced STEM degree holders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., and Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Keep STEM Tale  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Teacher Diversity and Retention Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5478. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish the Honorable Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., and Alma S. Adams, D-N.C. * * * SECTION   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced the "Freedom to Breathe Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5368. A bill to prohibit through December 31, 2024, the imposition of a mask mandate on passengers of air carriers or public transit and in educational settings within the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and E  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Life.Gov Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5406. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a clearinghouse of zip-code based information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Andy Harris, R-Md., Paul Go  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act" on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5526. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the application of the in-office ancillary services exception to the physician self-referral prohibition for drugs furnished under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Green Ribbon Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5484. A bill to strengthen and expand the Green Ribbon Schools Program at the Department of Education by boosting the capacity of participating States to expand the number of engaged schools, applicants, and nominees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5499. A bill to amend the Antiquities Act to increase congressional oversight with respect to the designation of national monuments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Share the Savings With Seniors Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5376. 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 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 con  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced legislation on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5377. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and requirements relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Extension of temporary clarification of licensure requirements for contractor medical professionals to perform  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fashioning Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5502. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employers from paying employees in the garment industry by piece rate, to require manufacturers and contractors in the garment industry to register with the Department of Labor, and for other purposes; to the Committee  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5428. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end the tax subsidy for employer efforts to influence their workers' exercise of their rights around labor organizations and engaging in collective action; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Ba  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5456. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end the tax subsidy for employer efforts to influence their workers' exercise of their rights around labor organizations and engaging in collective action; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Ba  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5507. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., David Rouzer, R-N.C., and Jake Ellzey, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on establishment of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced the "Lower Costs, More Transparency Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5378. A bill to promote price transparency in the health care sector, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Success for Military Connected Students Act" on Sept. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. S. 2755. A bill to extend the requirement to staff Department of Defense Education Activity schools to maintain maximum student-to-teacher ratios; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more