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. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Supporting Innovation for Seniors Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5388. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of certain technologies and medical devices 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 fo  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. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "FinCEN Oversight and Accountability Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5472. A bill to make improvements to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "FinCEN Oversight and Accountability Act of 2023".  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. 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. 25 -- Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Advancing Tech Startups Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5398. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on tech startups, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Advancing Tech Startups Act". SEC. 2. Technology startup com  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Pell Plus Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5489. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to create the Pell Plus program; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Scott Peters, D-Calif., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pell Plus Act of 2023" . SEC. 2. Pel  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, introduced the "Medicare PBM Accountability Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5385. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish pharmacy benefit manager reporting requirements with respect to prescription drug plans and MA- PD plans 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   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5443. A bill to establish a policy regarding appraisal and valuation services for real property for a transaction over which the Secretary of the Interior has jurisdiction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5390. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing in the United States products for critical infrastructure sectors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., A  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. 28 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "Russia and Belarus Financial Sanctions Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5512. A bill to require United States financial institutions to ensure entities and persons owned or controlled by the institution comply with financial sanctions on the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus to the same extent as the institution itself, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financia  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, introduced legislation on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5453. A bill to amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to adjust the boundary of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park boun  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5426. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to provide a link to resources for submitting reports on suspected fraud relating to certain COVID-19 loans; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Website to report fraud relating to certain COVID-19  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. S. 2767. 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 Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., and James Lankford, R-Okla. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 23. S. Res. 337. A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2023, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. S. 2771. A bill to allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal Exchanges; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Increasing Acces  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. S. 2769. 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 Health, Education  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Workforce Investment Disclosure Act" on Sept. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. S. 2751. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose to the Securities and Exchange Commission information regarding workforce management policies, practices, and performance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen.  more