WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced the "Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 4570. A bill to authorize assistance to support activities relating to the clearance of landmines, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive remnants of war in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, and to recognize the refugee and immigrant communities who supported and defended the Armed Forces during the con  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 736. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 25, 2023, to October 1, 2023, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Ami Bera  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5833. A bill to protect Saudi dissidents in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced the "Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5840. A bill to require the Transportation Security Administration to streamline the enrollment processes for individuals applying for a Transportation Security Administration security threat assessment for certain programs, including the Transportation Worker Identification Credential and Hazardous Materials  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. 22 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Garret Graves, R-La., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., William Timmons, R-S.C., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Buddy Carter,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 719. A resolution supporting the designation of the week beginning September 24, 2023, as "National Source Water Protection Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John Sarbanes, D-Md., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 5601. A bill to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "21st Century Skills Are Key to Individuals' Life-Long Success Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5852. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide training services linked to employment demand through skills training grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev. * *  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "Rail Worker and Community Safety Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5871. A bill to enhance safety requirements for trains, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 with  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 5460. A bill to direct the Department of Homeland Security to bolster security against threats posed by ghost guns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5872. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Haley Steve  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "Transportation Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5859. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to protection and advocacy systems to advocate for individuals with disabilities to access transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill  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. 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2871. A bill to advance Federal Government innovation through the implementation and use of multi-cloud computing software technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2927. A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to increase Tribal access to water conservation and efficiency grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. * * * SECTION   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. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2917. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish an emergency preparedness and response technical assistance program to assist entities that operate rural water or wastewater systems in preparing for and responding to natural or man-made disasters; to the Comm  more