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. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 731. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to modify the period before the date of any primary election or general election during which a mass mailing is not frankable by a Member of the House who is a candidate in such election, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Hous  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a concurrent resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Con. Res. 67. Concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Carol Mill  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. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 740. A resolution Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, as "National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, Robert Latta, R-Ohio, Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, John R. Carter, R-Texas, Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Ma  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. 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. 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. 22 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 729. A resolution supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Recovery Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Susan Wild, D-Pa., and Gregorio  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. 22 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2911. A bill to prohibit the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from declaring certain emergencies or disasters for the purpose of imposing gun control; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Jam  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2874. A bill to provide fresh produce to individuals facing food and nutrition insecurity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Contracts for fresh produce.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Increasing American Ferrosilicon Production Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2937. 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 Suspendin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2895. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a refundable adoption tax credit; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Jos  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Child Poverty Reduction Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2906. A bill to reduce child poverty in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Child poverty goal and acco  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Tobacco Tax Equity Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2929. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Mazie K. Hirono, D  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. 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. 22 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Updated Drug Labeling for Patient Safety Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2886. A bill to permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings with respect to such drugs in the same manner that the Food and Drug Administration allows brand names to do so; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, R  more