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. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Opportunity Zones Transparency, Extension, and Improvement Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5761. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules relating to qualified opportunity zones, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., and Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala. * * * SECTION   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Increasing American Ferrosilicon Production Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5766. A bill to increase the rate of duty applicable to certain ferrosilicon produced in the Russian Federation or the Republic of Belarus and to require a domestic production assessment before increasing rates of duty applicable to products of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus under the Suspend  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. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., introduced the "Public Safety and Community Support Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5811. A bill to use Byrne JAG funds for deflection and diversion programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Public Safety and Com  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Promoting Effective Forest Management Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2867. A bill to address the forest health crisis on the National Forest System and public lands, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as t  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. 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2861. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.  more