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. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Humane Cosmetics Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5399. A bill to substantially restrict the use of animal testing for cosmetics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., and Paul Tonko, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Huma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Tax Simplification for Americans Abroad Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5432. A bill to create a short form tax return to simplify the return process for certain taxpayers living abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Pollution-Free Aviation Sites Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5356. A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a PFAS replacement program at certain airports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Save Our Airports Reporting Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5355. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to submit to Congress progress reports on the development and implementation of a national plan to transition to the use of a fluorine-free firefighting foam, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Hispanic Educational Resources and Empowerment Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5469. A bill to promote and support collaboration between Hispanic-serving institutions and local educational agencies with high enrollments of Hispanic or Latino students, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Jim  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. 25 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5358. A bill to prohibit the use of biometric recognition technology in certain federally assisted dwelling units, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "9/11 Memorial and Museum Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5401. A bill to provide a one-time grant for the operation, security, and maintenance of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center to commemorate the events, and honor the victims, of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., introduced the "Women's Business Centers Improvement Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5361. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to improve the women's business center program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Women's Business Centers Improvement Act o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5402. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 to prevent wage theft and assist in the recovery of stolen wages, to authorize the Secretary of Labor to administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., introduced the "Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5392. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure timely review of local coverage determination requests under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case f  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. 26 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced the "Disarm Hate Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5435. A bill to prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Summer Lee, D-Pa., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y.,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Expand Emergency Housing Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5436. A bill to waive certain requirements for Community Development Block Grant amounts used for public services activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to homelessness and emergency rental assistance needs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alexandria   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Jumpstart on College Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5474. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to support early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Er  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced the "Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5404. A bill to direct the Attorney General to prepare a report on the Department of Justice activities related to countering Chinese national security threats, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ken Buck, R-Colo., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Michael Waltz, R  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Fairness to Kids With Cancer Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5405. A bill to ensure that a fair percentage of Federal cancer research funds are dedicated to pediatric cancer research; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Susie Lee, D-Nev., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * * SECTIO  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. 26 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5438. A bill to realign the nuclear forensics and attribution activities of the Federal Government from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Armed Services, and Foreign Aff  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 22. H. Res. 670. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 States should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools so that people in the United States may never forget that fateful day; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The res  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, introduced legislation on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5425. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to enhance the Office of Rural Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., and Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Office of Rural Affairs of the Small Business Administration.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, introduced the "Small Business Development Centers Improvement Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5367. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to make improvements to the Small Business Development Center Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Busi  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. 27 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5482. A bill to prevent energy poverty and ensure that at-risk communities have access to affordable energy; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each  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. 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. 25 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Tipped Worker Protection Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5369. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to repeal the separate minimum wage for tipped employees, 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., introduced the "SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5408. A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to update the resource limit for supplemental security income eligibility; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "SSI Savings Penalty Elimination   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5441. A bill to reauthorize Long Island Sound programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced the "Political Bias In Algorithm Sorting Emails Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5495. A bill to prohibit providers of email services from using filtering algorithms to flag emails from political campaigns that consumers have elected to receive as spam; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Greg Steube, R-Fla., August Pfluger, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Diesel Emissions Reduction Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5444. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Greg Pence, R-Ind., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., and Robert J. Wittman, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "Strengthening the Quad Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5375. A bill to require a strategy for bolstering engagement and cooperation between the United States, Australia, India, and Japan and to seek to establish a Quad Intra-Parliamentary Working Group to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "Technology Exports to India Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5374. A bill to provide for export approvals for high- performance computers to India; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Technology Exports to India Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Sense of Congress. SEC. 4  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Peer Learning for Agriculture Conservation Education Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5500. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an initiative to support peer learning relating to a wide range of agriculture conservation activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. A  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. 25 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5384. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the automatic qualification of certain Medicaid beneficiaries for premium and cost-sharing subsidies under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5462. A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that the slaughter date, package date, freeze date, and country of origin be labeled on meat and poultry products; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Mandatory labeling requirements for meat and poultry.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5529. A bill to require a study of the risk of space debris impacting a metropolitan area, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. * * * SECTION 1. Study of risk of space debris impacting a metropolitan area.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced the "Stopping the Fraudulent Sales of Firearms Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5449. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., and Dwight Evans, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich, introduced the "Main Street Competes Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5424. A bill to amend the Small Business Economic Policy Act of 1980 to examine how the competitiveness of small businesses is affected by the enforcement of Federal antitrust laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y.,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Safeguarding Endangered Children, Unaccompanied and at Risk of Exploitation Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5415. A bill to require the Federal Government to report on efforts to locate, establish contact with, conduct wellness checks on, and investigate any suspicion of human trafficking related to approximately 85,000 unaccompanied alien children who crossed the U.S. southern border,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5513. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., and Michelle Steel, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Carbon Dioxide Removal Research and Development Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5457. A bill to support carbon dioxide removal research and development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Right to Medicare Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5518. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require individuals the choice to opt in to enrollment in employer group waiver plans under Medicare Advantage; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fairness in Shaping Small Business Contracting Policies Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5454. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, to add the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, to require the Administrator to submit certain reports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Greater Accountability in Pay Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5519. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose information on pay raises made to executives and non-executive employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Greater Accountability in Pay   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Health Equity Innovation Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5520. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, to award grants to faith- or community-based organizations to address persistent health inequities and chronic disease challenges; to the Committee on En  more