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. 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. 18 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Reducing Obesity in Youth Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5788. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote healthy eating and physical activity among children; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   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. 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. 18 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "James R. Dominguez Memorial Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5799. A bill to designate the checkpoint of the United States Border Patrol located on United States Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, as the "James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Vicente Gonzalez, D  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. 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. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5717. A bill to provide that sanctuary jurisdictions that provide benefits to aliens who are present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws are ineligible for Federal funds intended to benefit such aliens; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nick Langworthy, R-N.  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. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced the "No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used as Pensions To Incarcerated Officials Now Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5725. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the halt in pension payments for Members of Congress sentenced for certain offenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight a  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. 16 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5729. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Homeland Intelligence Experts Group, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Green, R-Tenn., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Clay Higgins, R-La., and Mike Ezell, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on establishment of a Homelan  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. John Sarbanes, D-Md., introduced the "Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5813. A bill to establish uniform accessibility standards for websites and applications of employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, joint labor- managament committees, public entities, public accommodations, testing entities, and commercial providers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on E  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5819. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for behavioral health integration 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 de  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. 16 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Elevating HSA Limits Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5737. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the maximum contribution limit for health savings accounts; 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 "Elevating HSA Limits Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Maximum co  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. 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act" on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2828. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify that the prohibition on the use of Federal education funds for certain weapons does not apply to the use of such weapons in certain programs for activities such as archery, hunting, other shooting sports, or culinary arts; to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. S. Res. 359. A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., James Risch, R-Idaho, John Cornyn, R-Texas, Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn  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. 18 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Social Security Child Protection Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2859. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more