WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Land-Grant Research Equity and Accountability Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5780. A bill to amend the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 and the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to modify provisions relating to matching funds requirements for research and extension activities at eligible institutions and related reporting requirements; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 707. A resolution commemorating the lifetime legacy of Alejandro "El Potrillo" Fernandez for his continued contributions to Mexican music and Latin culture internationally; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., and Juan C. Vargas, D-Cali  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Green New Deal for Public Schools Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5784. A bill to establish a Green New Deal for public schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Andre Carson  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5785. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the requirements of the Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Modifications to Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5748. A bill to promote and ensure delivery of high- quality special education and related services to children and youth who are blind or visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, deafdisabled, or deafblind through instructional methodologies meeting their unique language and learning needs, to enhance accountabi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 709. A resolution supporting the designation of September 2023, as "National Cholesterol Education Month", and September 30, 2023, as LDL-C Awareness Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Jan Sc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 710. A resolution honoring the Thai-American garment workers who opened the country's eyes to sweatshop conditions in the United States and, against all odds, expanded rights for immigrant workers and survivors of human trafficking while holding corporations responsible for the conditions in which their clothes are made; to the Committee on Educa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Define the Mission Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5791. A bill to require a comprehensive report that contains a strategy for United States involvement in Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Cory Mills, R-Fla., Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Clay Higgins, R-La  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5751. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the limitation on downward attribution of stock ownership in applying constructive ownership rules; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Ron Estes, R-Kan., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., and Jimmy Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5797. A bill to provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Paul Tonko,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5754. A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California, as the "Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Salud O. Car  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "WIC for Kids Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5757. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend certain certification periods for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Shontel Brown, D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Homeland Security Fentanyl Enforcement Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5713. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize Homeland Security Investigations to perform certain drug enforcement functions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "Fiscal Commission Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5779. A bill to establish a commission on fiscal responsibility and reform; to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The bill is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Oleksander Ivanov Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5800. A bill to authorize the imposition of sanctions to combat the mass abduction of Ukrainian children to Russia and areas of Ukraine that are temporarily occupied by Russian forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently dete  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Climate Resilience Workforce Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5760. A bill to establish a climate resilience workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Accountability, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Fina  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced the "Tobacco Tax Equity Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5715. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Increasing excise taxes on cigarettes and establishing e  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Health Savings for Families Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5716. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow contributions to a health savings account when a spouse has a health flexible spending account; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Health Savings fo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Rape Kit Backlog Progress Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5721. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require certain reporting on sexual assault kit testing; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., An  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced legislation on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5722. A bill to require the Corps of Engineers to update Upper Mississippi River levee and floodwall design standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., and Darin LaHood, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Upper Mississippi River levee and fl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "No Gun Rights Infringement Sham Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5767. A bill to prohibit any State that suspends open or concealed firearm carry licenses from receiving Federal financial assistance; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Andy Ogles,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Ending Chemical Abortions Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5806. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit chemical abortions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5810. A bill to provide back pay to Federal contractors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdicti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "No Glory for Hate Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5812. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the commemoration of certain former Presidents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "Union Auto Workers Job Protection Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5735. A bill to require information about the motor vehicle plant in which vehicles are assembled for Federal procurement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Federal Emergency Management Advancement of Equity Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5775. A bill to ensure greater equity in Federal disaster assistance policies and programs by authorizing an equity steering group and equity advisor within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, improving data collection to measure disparate outcomes and participation barriers, requiring equity c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5776. A bill to establish a pilot program providing certain individuals with a guaranteed monthly income, to study the effect of a guaranteed monthly income on such individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Donald M.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 711. A resolution expressing support for the designation of an "American Patriotism Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, and Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * Expressing support for the designation of an "American Patriotism Month". R  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. S. Res. 355. A resolution recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and affirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure such water access; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Prairie Du Rocher French Colonial National Historical Park Establishment Act " on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2865. A bill to establish the Prairie du Rocher French Colonial National Historical Park in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Community Access, Resources and Empowerment for Moms Act" on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2846. A bill to improve Federal efforts with respect to the prevention of maternal mortality, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Community Access, Resources, and Em  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Same Day Registration Act" on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2843. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for same day voter registration; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Schedules That Work Act " on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2851. A bill to permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices   more