WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5697. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure veterans may obtain a physical copy of a certain form by mail or at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Requirement for Secretary   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. 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. 16 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, introduced the "Nuclear Fuel Security Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5718. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a Nuclear Fuel Security Program, expand the American Assured Fuel Supply Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Support Water-Efficient Strategies and Technologies Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5764. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase payments for drought-resilient or water-saving practices and to provide additional payments for perennial production systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valada  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "No Work, No Pay Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5772. A bill to impose a fine on Members of Congress in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions   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. 16 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Air Traffic Controllers Hiring Act" on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2839. A bill to clarify the maximum hiring target for new air traffic controllers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., and John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. S. Res. 357. A resolution recognizing the formation of the Alliance for Development in Democracy and urging the United States to pursue deeper ties with its member countries; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., James Risch, R-Idaho, and Jeanne Shaheen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. S. Res. 353. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 16 through September 23, 2023, as "National Estuaries Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R.  more