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. 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. 22 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H.J. Res. 92. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Food and Nutrition Service relating to "Application of Bostock v. Clayton County to Program Discrimination Complaint Processing-Policy Update"; to the Committee on Agriculture. The joint resolution is  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 732. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "National Student Athlete Mental Health Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, David Trone, D-Md., and Burgess Owens, R-Utah. * * * Expressing support for   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. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Johanna's Law Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5834. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Johanna's Law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Johanna's Law Reauthoriza  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 737. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and to honor the memory of Gladys Ricart and other victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is co  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. 22 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting America's Property Rights Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5837. A bill to provide additional requirements for the purchase and sale of conventional mortgages by the enterprises, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 714. A resolution recognizing Hispanic Restaurant Week and the contributions of Hispanic restaurant owners and employees to the restaurant industry; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Mari  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "Strengthening Authorities For Expedited Removal Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5838. A bill to improve immigration adjudicatory capacity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdict  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, introduced the "Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act" on Sept. 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5860. A bill making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committees on Appropriations, the Budget, and Ways and Means considered and passed. * * * SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Ot  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Coast Guard Sustained Funding Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5842. A bill to amend title 14, United States Code, to make appropriations for Coast Guard pay in the event an appropriations Act expires before the enactment of a new appropriations Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Homeland Heroes Pay Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5841. A bill making continuing appropriations for the salary and expenses of certain excepted employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Clay Higgins, R-La., Carlos A  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. 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. 26 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 4319. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Financial Services, fo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced legislation on Sept. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5848. A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Roger Williams, R-Texas, Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Aaron Bean, R-Fla., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y.,  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. 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. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Medicare Advantage Consumer Protection and Transparency Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5854. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require complete and accurate data set submissions from Medicare Advantage organizations offering Medicare Advantage plans under part C of the Medicare program to improve transparency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Abortion Justice Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 4303. A bill to expand access to abortion care; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Accountability, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced the "Tenants' Right to Organize Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5827. A bill to promote the establishment of resident organizations and provide additional amounts for tenant organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  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. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced the "Veteran Appeals Transparency Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5870. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to the processing of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the transparency of actions of Board of Veterans' Appeals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cospon  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 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced a concurrent resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Con. Res. 68. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2023, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, f  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 -- Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., introduced the "Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5839. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to assess technology needs along the maritime border and develop a strategy to address such needs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Darren Sot  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. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2869. A bill to impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as "Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Stop EV Freeloading Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2882. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax on the sale of electric vehicles and batteries; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop EV Freeloadi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Advancing Lifesaving Efforts With Rapid Test Strips for Communities Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2919. A bill to require research with respect to fentanyl and xylazine test strips, to authorize the use of grant funds for such test strips, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * *  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2894. A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to require certain congressional notification prior to entering into, renewing, or extending a science and technology agreement with the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2953. A bill to consolidate or repeal unnecessary agency major rules, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., James Risch, R-Idaho, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Ted   more