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. 26 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 4276. A bill to reauthorize Trade Adjustment Assistance programs, extend and reform the Generalized System of Preferences, amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify certain rates of duty temporarily, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by   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. 25 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 739. A resolution disapproving of the waiver of sanctions on Iran submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John James, R-Mich., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Dan Newhous  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Mobile Mammography Promotion Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5849. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Young Kim, R-Calif., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., Don Bacon,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 718. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2023, as national "Bruce Springsteen Day", and honoring his contributions to music, New Jersey, and the Nation; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Bill   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. 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. 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. 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. 26 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Opportunities in Organic Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 3650. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to expand the national organic certification cost-share program into a comprehensive opportunities in organic program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Suz  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 728. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Don Davis, D-N.C. * * * Expressing  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 733. A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 735. A resolution requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., and Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Request for information on Azerbaijan's human ri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5856. A bill to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  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. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "No IDs for Illegals Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5857. A bill to provide that no Federal funds may be used for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Secure Docket Card Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Clay Higgins, R-La., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Action for Dental Health Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2891. A bill to reauthorize the program of grants for innovative programs to address dental workforce needs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Action for Dental Hea  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Prescription Information Modernization Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2916. A bill to provide for digital communication of prescribing information for drugs (including biological products), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 369. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Addressing Digestive Distress in Stomachs of Our Youth Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2943. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to provide fluid milk substitutes upon request of a student or the parent or guardian of such student, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosp  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced legislation on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2872. A bill to defer student loan payments for survivors of sex-based harassment; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Deferment for victims of sex-based harassment. SEC. 2. Ret  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2960. A bill to modify certain notice requirements, to study certain election requirements, to clarify certain election requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Edward J.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Protecting Future Farmland Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2932. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to State Medicaid agencies, public housing agencies, Continuums of Care, and housing finance agencies on connecting Medicaid beneficiaries with housing-related services and supports under Medicaid and other housing resources, and for other pu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2900. A bill to protect and provide humanitarian assistance to Armenians in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh impacted by actions taken by the Government of Azerbaijan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 371. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 18 through September 22, 2023, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2902. A bill to prevent harassment at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., R  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Middle East Security Coordination Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2956. A bill to support the work of the United States Security Coordinator to Israel and the Palestinian Authority in furthering coordination between Israelis and Palestinians, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., James Lankford, R-Okla., and Cory B  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 372. A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Christopher S.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Federal Emergency Management Advancement of Equity Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2961. 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, and requiring equity c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Algorithmic Accountability Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2892. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to require impact assessments of automated decision systems and augmented critical decision processes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Gary Peters, D-Mic  more