WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced the "Health Care Practitioner Disaster Protection Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5829. A bill to amend title II of the Public Health Service Act to provide clarity with respect to coverage of claims against health care practitioners providing health professional volunteer services at community health centers during declared emergencies; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., introduced the "International Children with Disabilities Protection Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5847. A bill to establish the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program within the Department of State, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, James McGover  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced legislation on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5850. A bill to nullify modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration on January 3, 2023, to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy under section 505-1 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355-1) for mifepristone, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Moolenaa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 716. A resolution recognizing September 21, 2023, as National Teach Ag Day and celebrating 75 years of the National Association of Agricultural Educators; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Mike Thompson,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 720. A resolution designating the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week"; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the j  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Flexibility for Workers Education Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2878. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "New Opportunities for Technological Innovation, Mitigation and Education to Overcome Waste Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2889. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to reduce food loss and waste, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Expanded Telehealth Access Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2880. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Je  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Define the Mission Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2940. A bill to require a comprehensive report that contains a strategy for United States involvement in Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Define the Mission Act". SE  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced the "Protecting Access to Recreation With Cash Act " on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2887. A bill to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to require the acceptance of cash payments for entrance fees at units of the National Park System; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, James Risch, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "American Workforce Empowerment Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2921. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit 529 plans to be used for certain non-degree technical training certificate programs, apprenticeship programs, and other training programs; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "American Workforce Empowerment  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 362. A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous ongoing invasion across the United States southern border; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * To express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Ensuring Military Access to Higher Education Benefits Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2949. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to complete a data matching agreement with the Secretary of Education in order to ensure individuals who are current or former active-duty military service members or civilian employees and are otherwise eligible for assistance under the public se  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Butcher Block Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2951. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide loans and loan guarantees to assist new and expanded meat processors and renderers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "No Asylum for CCP Spies Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2905. A bill to deny asylum to members of a Communist or other totalitarian party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Pete Ricketts, R-Neb.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 365. A resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * Honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Whereas, in 1973,  more