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. 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. 27 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced legislation on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5504. A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to withdraw proposed rules relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Protecting Patient Access to Cancer and Complex Therapies Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. S. 2764. 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 Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Patient   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. S. 2774. A bill to require the denial of admission to the United States for individuals subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tom Cot  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "HHS COVID-19 Origin Transparency Act" on Sept. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. S. 2754. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish all information in the possession of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cynthia M.   more