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GOVERNMENT - Bill Introductions Newsletter for Sunday October 29, 2023 ( 198 items )  

Del. Norton Introduces Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Residency Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Residency Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5869. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to require a majority of the members of the Commission of Fine Arts to be residents of the District of Columbia; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Commission of Fine  more

Del. Norton Introduces District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5868. A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Council of the District of Columbia to enact laws with respect to the organization and jurisdiction of the District of Columbia courts; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

Del. Norton Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 727. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Whereas colleges are now receiving students   more

Del. Norton Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Peace Month
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 721. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.  more

Rep. Bacon Introduces SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 5094. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions; and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

Rep. Barr Introduces Health Care Practitioner Disaster Protection Act
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

Rep. Bera Introduces Legacies of War Recognition & Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act
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

Rep. Blumenauer Introduces American Worker & Trade Competitiveness Act
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

Rep. Bost Introduces Joint Resolution on Application of Bostock Vs. Clayton County to Program Discrimination Complaint Processing-Policy Update
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

Rep. Brownley Introduces Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Climate-Friendly Food Label Task Force Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 5583. A bill to establish an advisory panel to study the development of a climate-friendly certification for agricultural products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Climate  more

Rep. Burchett Introduces American Genetic Privacy Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced the "American Genetic Privacy Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5830. A bill to prohibit commercial DNA testing services from disclosing the genetic information of United States nationals to foreign entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "American Genetic Privacy Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Prohibition  more

Rep. Carey Introduces Resolution on Primary, General Election
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

Rep. Carl Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Student Athlete Mental Health Week
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

Rep. Carter Introduces Economic Empowerment Through Predevelopment Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced the "Economic Empowerment Through Predevelopment Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 5098. A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make predevelopment grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently deter  more

Rep. Chu Introduces Resolution to Support Recognition of Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week
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

Rep. Clarke Introduces Defending Each & Every Person from False Appearances by Keeping Exploitation Subject to Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Defending Each and Every Person from False Appearances by Keeping Exploitation Subject to Accountability Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 5586. A bill to protect national security against the threats posed by deepfake technology and to provide legal recourse to victims of harmful deepfakes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and H  more

Rep. Cole Introduces Bill to Provide Equitable Settlement of Indian Land Disputes Regarding Land in Illinois
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., introduced legislation on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5831. A bill to provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Settlement of claims.  more

Rep. Connolly Introduces Keep the Watchdogs Running Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Keep the Watchdogs Running Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5832. A bill to authorize Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Keep the Watchdogs Running Act". SEC. 2. Inspector General oversight during lapse in a  more

Rep. Connolly Introduces Protection of Saudi Dissidents Act
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

Rep. Crawford Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Recognize 10th Anniversary of USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced a concurrent resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Con. Res. 69. Concurrent resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partn  more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Johanna's Law Reauthorization Act
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

Rep. Edwards Introduces Bill to Increase Mileage of Appalachian Development Highway System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced legislation on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5835. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to increase the mileage of the Appalachian Development Highway System to provide for improvements to and expansion of Corridor K in North Carolina, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Appalachian Development Highway System.  more

Rep. Espaillat Introduces Resolution on Firearm, Intimate Partner Violence
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

Rep. Feenstra Introduces Resolution to Honor Legacy of Jack Trice
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 724. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Jack Trice; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * Honoring the life and legacy of Jack Trice. Whereas Jack Trice, born John G. Trice on May 12, 1902, in Hiram, Ohio, was Iowa State University's first African-American student-athlete; Whereas, after an all-State football ca  more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Expanded Genetic Screening Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Expanded Genetic Screening Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5864. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicaid program of non-invasive prenatal genetic screening; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expanded Genetic  more

Rep. Frankel Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Support Designation of National Fall Prevention Awareness Week
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

Rep. Gallagher Introduces Deterring Attempts at Dirty Deals by Youngsters Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Deterring Attempts at Dirty Deals by Youngsters Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5836. A bill to prohibit immediate family members of executive branch officials from using their family's influence to benefit in foreign business dealings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., and Mark Green, R-Tenn. * * * SECTIO  more

Rep. Garbarino Introduces NFIP Extension Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "NFIP Extension Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5828. A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "NFIP Extension Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Reauthorization.  more

Rep. Garbarino Introduces Protecting America's Property Rights Act
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

Rep. Gonzales Introduces Resolution to Recognize Hispanic Restaurant Week
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

Rep. Gonzales Introduces Strengthening Authorities For Expedited Removal Act
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

Rep. Granger Introduces Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 & Other Extensions Act
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

Rep. Graves Introduces Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act
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

Rep. Green Introduces Coast Guard Sustained Funding Act
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

Rep. Green Introduces Homeland Heroes Pay Act
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

Rep. Higgins Introduces Human-services Emergency Logistic Program Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., introduced the "Human-services Emergency Logistic Program Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 3498. A bill to facilitate nationwide accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services in order to provide information and referral to all residents and visitors in the United States for mental health emergencies, homelessness needs, other social and human services needs, and for other purposes; to th  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces NFIP Stopgap Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "NFIP Stopgap Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5843. A bill to temporarily extend the National Flood Insurance Program; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "NFIP Stopgap Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Reauthorization.  more

Rep. Huizenga Introduces Resolution on Education System
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 738. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of the education system shall be that virtually every American student be able to read at grade level or better; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of the education syste  more

Rep. Issa Introduces Resolution to Disapprove Waiver of Sanctions on Iran
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

Rep. Joyce Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Veterans Suicide Awareness & Prevention Day
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

Rep. Kelly Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Rare Cancer Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 725. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, as "Rare Cancer Day" to highlight the challenges patients with rare cancers face and to raise awareness and support efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash.,  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Savings for Servicemembers Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., introduced the "Savings for Servicemembers Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5844. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to decrease the distance away from home required for a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces to be eligible for the above-the-line deduction for travel expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash. * * * SE  more

Rep. Kustoff Introduces Depositor Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced the "Depositor Protection Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5845. A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to address transaction account guarantees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with  more

Rep. LaHood Introduces Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5861. A bill to extend reemployment services and eligibility assessments to all claimants for unemployment benefits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

Rep. LaMalfa Introduces Native American Burial Sites & Cultural Resources Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., introduced the "Native American Burial Sites and Cultural Resources Protection Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5865. A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to establish a pilot program to protect Native American burial sites, village sites, and cultural resources discovered at Corps of Engineers civil works projects in the Sacramento River watershed, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Tran  more

Rep. Larsen Introduces Protecting America from Seasonal & Pandemic Influenza Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act " on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5846. A bill to protect against seasonal and pandemic influenza, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such   more

Rep. LaTurner Introduces International Children with Disabilities Protection Act
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

Rep. Lofgren Introduces Farm Workforce Modernization Act
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

Rep. Luetkemeyer Introduces Bill on SBA Loan Programs
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

Rep. Luetkemeyer Introduces Mobile Mammography Promotion Act
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

Rep. Mace Introduces Resolution to Prioritize Investments in Youth in Humanitarian Assistance Policies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 715. A resolution calling on the United States and international donors to prioritize investments in children and youth in development and humanitarian assistance policies, programs, and activities; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Calling on the United States and international donors to prioritize investments in children and youth in  more

Rep. Mann Introduces Bill on Risk Evaluation on Mifepristone
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

Rep. Mann Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Association of Agricultural Educators
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

Rep. McBath Introduces Resolution to Recognize National Teach Ag Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 717. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Hazing Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C. * * * Recognizing September 21, 2023, as National Teach Ag Day and celebrating 75 years of the Natio  more

Rep. Menendez Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Bruce Springsteen Day
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

Rep. Meng Introduces Youth, Peace, & Security Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Youth, Peace, and Security Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5851. A bill to require the USAID Youth Coordinator, in their role as defined by the USAID Youth Policy, to coordinate cross-sectoral international development efforts related to youth, inclusive of youth, peace, and security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzp  more

Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Clean Energy Week
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

Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Source Water Protection Week
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

Rep. Mills Introduces Bill to Designate Facility As "Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II Post Office Building"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Oct. 2, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5867. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 109 Live Oaks Boulevard in Casselberry, Florida, as the "Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., and Aaron Bean, R-F  more

Rep. Nadler Introduces Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment & Expungement Act
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

Rep. Newhouse Introduces Resolution to Designate Gold Star Families Remembrance Week
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

Rep. Norcross Introduces 21st Century Skills Are Key to Individuals' Life-Long Success Act
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

Rep. Norman Introduces Joint Resolution on Members of Congress Compensation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H.J. Res. 93. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla. * * * Proposing an amen  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Joint Resolution on DOE Rule on Test Procedure for Consumer Water Heaters
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H.J. Res. 91. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to the "Energy Conservation Program: Test Procedure for Consumer Water Heaters and Residential-Duty Commercial Water Heaters"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.   more

Rep. Ogles Introduces No Budget, No Pay Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "No Budget, No Pay Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5853. A bill to provide that Members of Congress may not receive pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which Congress has not approved a concurrent resolution on the budget and passed the regular appropriations bills; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Budget, No   more

Rep. Panetta Introduces Opportunities in Organic Act
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

Rep. Payne Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month
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

Rep. Porter Introduces Medicare Advantage Consumer Protection & Transparency Act
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

Rep. Pressley Introduces Abortion Justice Act
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

Rep. Ramirez Introduces Tenants' Right to Organize Act
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

Rep. Raskin Introduces Resolution on Spreading Problem of Book Banning
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

Rep. Ruiz Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Community Health Worker Awareness Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 722. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 18 through September 22, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Supporting the designation of the week of September 18 through September 22, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week". Where  more

Rep. Ruiz Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Latino & Latina Physician Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 734. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., and Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * Expressing support for the designation of  more

Rep. Santos Introduces Secure our Borders from the CCP Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced the "Secure our Borders from the CCP Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 4808. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to evaluate certain factors for aliens who submit a state sponsored Chinese immigration application or have been employed by the Chinese Communist Party; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Secure our Borde  more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Jamal Khashoggi Protection of Activists & Press Freedom Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Jamal Khashoggi Protection of Activists and Press Freedom Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5855. A bill to enshrine the legacy of Jamal Khashoggi by protecting activists and journalists, codifying the Khashoggi Ban, and introducing the Khashoggi Amendment to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep  more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Resolution to Request Information on Azerbaijan's Human Rights Practices
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

Rep. Self Introduces Veteran Appeals Transparency Act
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

Rep. Smith Introduces Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention & Protection Reauthorization Act
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

Rep. Stansbury Introduces Rail Worker & Community Safety Act
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

Rep. Steel Introduces Bill to Amend Homeland Security Act of 2002
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5862. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Contribution Opportunities for United Partners with Limit Expansions in a Single HSA Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Contribution Opportunities for United Partners with Limit Expansions in a Single HSA Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 5607. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow both spouses to make catch-up contribution to the same health savings account; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Contribution Opportunities for   more

Rep. Steube Introduces Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5863. A bill to provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Extension of rules for treatment of certain disaster-related personal casualty losses. SEC.   more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act
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

Rep. Titus Introduces Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
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

Rep. Tokuda Introduces Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Natural Disaster Tax Relief Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5873. A bill to provide special rules for retirement accounts and personal casualty losses with respect to certain major disasters occurring in 2023; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Natural Disaster Tax Relief Ac  more

Rep. Trone Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of National Recovery Month
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

Rep. Van Drew Introduces No IDs for Illegals Act
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

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Support Recognition of World Contraception Day
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

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Ovarian, Cervical, & Endometrial Cancer Awareness Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Ovarian, Cervical, and Endometrial Cancer Awareness Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5858. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for activities to increase the awareness and knowledge of health care providers and women with respect to ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsore  more

Rep. Wilson Introduces Transportation Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act
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

Res. Comm. Gonzalez-Colon Introduces Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act
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

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Bill on Organic Market Development Grant Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2936. A bill to establish as a permanent program the organic market development grant program of the Department of Agriculture; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Peter Welch, D-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Organic market development grant progra  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Protecting Future Farmland Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Protecting Future Farmland Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2931. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to modify the Rural Energy for America Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Safe Response Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Safe Response Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2933. A bill to reauthorize the program of first responder training; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe Response Act". SEC. 2. Reauthorization of program  more

Sen. Barrasso Introduces Bill on Importation of Sheep, Goats
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced legislation on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2884. A bill to delay the implementation of a rule relating to the importation of sheep and goats and products derived from sheep and goats, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D. * * *  more

Sen. Barrasso Introduces Protecting Medicaid Beneficiaries Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Protecting Medicaid Beneficiaries Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2954. A bill to apply the Medicaid asset verification program to all applicants for, and recipients of, medical assistance in all States and territories, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Roger Wick  more

Sen. Bennet Introduces Give Kids a Chance Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Give Kids a Chance Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2897. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Give   more

Sen. Bennet Introduces Shutdown Accountability Resolution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Shutdown Accountability Resolution" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 364. A resolution relating to proceedings of the Senate in the event of a partial or full shutdown of the Federal Government; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This resolution may be cited as the "Shutdown Accoun  more

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Pharmacy Access Oversight & Reporting Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Pharmacy Access Oversight and Reporting Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2939. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require reporting on enforcement and oversight of pharmacy access requirements under Medicare part D; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Resolution to Support U.S.-Taiwan Cooperation in Education
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 363. A resolution supporting continued United States and Taiwan cooperation in education; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. * * * Supporting continued United States and Taiwan cooperation in education. Whereas Mandarin is the second most spoken language in the world w  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Better Oversight of Stub Sales & Strengthening Well Informed & Fair Transactions for Audiences of Concert Ticketing Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Better Oversight of Stub Sales and Strengthening Well Informed and Fair Transactions for Audiences of Concert Ticketing Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2957. A bill to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive acts and practices in connection with primary and secondary ticket sales, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cos  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Action for Dental Health Act
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

Sen. Booker Introduces Prescription Information Modernization Act
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

Sen. Booker Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
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

Sen. Braun Introduces Protecting the Right to Keep & Bear Arms Act
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

Sen. Brown Introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
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

Sen. Brown Introduces Increasing American Ferrosilicon Production Act
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

Sen. Budd Introduces Flexibility for Workers Education Act
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

Sen. Carper Introduces Brownfields Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Brownfields Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2959. An original bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize brownfields revitalization funding, and for other purposes; from the Committee on Environment and Public Works; placed on the calendar. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

Sen. Carper Introduces Safeguarding the Transparency & Efficiency of Payments Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Safeguarding the Transparency and Efficiency of Payments Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2924. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to improve the management of improper payments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more

Sen. Carper Introduces Strengthening Coastal Communities Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Strengthening Coastal Communities Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2958. An original bill to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes; from the Committee on Environment and Public Works; placed on the calendar. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Strengthening Coastal   more

Sen. Casey Introduces Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act
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

Sen. Casey Introduces Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2922. A bill to advance population research for chronic pain; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Advancing Research for Chronic P  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Augmentative and Alternative Communication Centers of Excellence & National Technical Assistance Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Augmentative and Alternative Communication Centers of Excellence and National Technical Assistance Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2904. A bill to support national training, technical assistance, and resource centers, to ensure that all individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities have access to the augmentative and alternative communication the individuals need to  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Child Poverty Reduction Act
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

Sen. Casey Introduces Federal Agency Accessibility Compliance Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Federal Agency Accessibility Compliance Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2910. A bill to amend section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to require each Federal department or agency to have a compliance officer to ensure the department or agency is meeting the requirements of such section; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. J  more

Sen. Coons Introduces New Opportunities for Technological Innovation, Mitigation & Education to Overcome Waste Act
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

Sen. Coons Introduces Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-Commerce Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-Commerce Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2934. A bill to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for contributory liability for certain electronic commerce platforms for use of a counterfeit mark by a third party on such platforms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
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

Sen. Daines Introduces Bill to Amend Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced legislation on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2914. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain employees engaged in outdoor recreational outfitting or guiding services from maximum hours requirements; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Exemption with respect to certain empl  more

Sen. Daines Introduces Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2913. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of child sex abuse; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act of 2  more

Sen. Daines Introduces Expanded Telehealth Access Act
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

Sen. Daines Introduces Multi-Cloud Innovation & Advancement Act
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

Sen. Duckworth Introduces End Diaper Need Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "End Diaper Need Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2879. A bill to provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through the Social Services Block Grant program to address the increased burden that maintaining the health and hygiene of infants and toddlers, medically complex children, and low-income adults or adults with disabilities who rely on adult incontinence materia  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Medical Device Recall Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Medical Device Recall Improvement Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2907. A bill to improve medical device recall notifications by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish an electronic format for device recall notifications, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Stop Arming Cartels Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Stop Arming Cartels Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2926. A bill to prohibit the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of .50 caliber rifles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Tobacco Tax Equity Act
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

Sen. Ernst Introduces Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2923. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to improve the calculation and reduce the taxpayer cost of payment errors under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th  more

Sen. Fetterman Introduces Addressing Digestive Distress in Stomachs of Our Youth Act
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

Sen. Fetterman Introduces Bill to Defer Student Loan Payments for Survivors of Sex-Based Harassment
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

Sen. Fetterman Introduces School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2876. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to cancel existing school meal debt; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Peter Welch, D-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "School Lunch Debt Cancellation A  more

Sen. Fischer Introduces Stop EV Freeloading Act
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

Sen. Fischer Resolution to Designate School Bus Safety Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 366. A resolution designating September 2023 as "School Bus Safety Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * Designating September 2023 as "School Bus Safety Month". Whereas, in an average year, on every school day in the United States, approximately 506,520 public and priv  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Head Start for Our Future Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Head Start for Our Future Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2938. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include child development and early learning as community services under the Federal work-study program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M  more

Sen. Hassan Introduces Advancing Lifesaving Efforts With Rapid Test Strips for Communities Act
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

Sen. Hawley Introduces Rural Post Office Reconstruction Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "Rural Post Office Reconstruction Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2875. A bill to require the prompt reconstruction of and restoration of suspended operation of rural post offices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Post Office Reconstruction Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Finding  more

Sen. Heinrich Introduces Indian Buffalo Management Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Indian Buffalo Management Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2908. A bill to assist Tribal governments in the management of buffalo and buffalo habitat and the reestablishment of buffalo on Indian land; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Indian Buffalo Management Act".  more

Sen. Hirono Introduces Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Northern Mariana Islands Entrepreneurship Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2896. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to define the term ``State'' for the purposes of the microloan program carried out under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Northern Mariana Islands   more

Sen. Hirono Introduces Parity for Alaska Native & Native Hawaiian Students in Agriculture Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Parity for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students in Agriculture Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2903. A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend education grant programs for Alaska Native serving institutions and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, a  more

Sen. Hoeven Introduces Producer & Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced the "Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2890. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify limitations on amounts of farm ownership loans and operating loans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

Sen. Kaine Introduces Bill on Fiscal Year
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2950. A bill to align the fiscal year with the calendar year; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Change of fiscal year. SEC. 2. Conforming amendments.  more

Sen. Kaine Introduces Cost of Police Misconduct Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Cost of Police Misconduct Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2883. A bill to require Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to report information related to allegations of misconduct of law enforcement officers to the Attorney General, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cost of Police Misconduct Act  more

Sen. Kelly Introduces Water Infrastructure Subcontractor & Taxpayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Water Infrastructure Subcontractor and Taxpayer Protection Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2928. A bill to amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to establish payment and performance security requirements for projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1.   more

Sen. Kennedy Introduces AGOA Extension Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "AGOA Extension Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2952. A bill to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "AGOA Extension Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings; sense of Congress. SEC. 3. Extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act.  more

Sen. Kennedy Introduces CFPB Pay Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "CFPB Pay Fairness Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2925. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to set the rate of pay for employees of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection in accordance with the General Schedule; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

Sen. King Introduces Preventive Home Visit Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced the "Preventive Home Visit Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2941. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of preventative home visits under Medicare, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventive Home Visit Act". SEC.  more

Sen. King Introduces TAP Promotion Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced the "TAP Promotion Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2888. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee   more

Sen. King Introduces Wellness & Education for Longer Lives for Seniors Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced the "Wellness & Education for Longer Lives for Seniors Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2942. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the annual wellness visit under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Wellness and Education for Longer Lives for Seniors Act of 2023" or the "WELL Seniors   more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill to Study Election Requirements
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

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Stop Campus Hazing Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Stop Campus Hazing Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2901. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing incidents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Campu  more

Sen. Lee Introduces Define the Mission Act
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

Sen. Lee Introduces Reinforcing American-Made Products Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Reinforcing American-Made Products Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2930. A bill to make exclusive the authority of the Federal Government to regulate the labeling of products made in the United States and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine   more

Sen. Lujan Introduces WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act
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

Sen. Lummis Introduces Deferring Executive Authority Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced the "Deferring Executive Authority Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2909. A bill to provide for congressional review of rules rescheduling marijuana; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Deferring Executive Authority Act" or the "DEA Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Congre  more

Sen. Lummis Introduces Protecting Access to Recreation With Cash Act
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

Sen. Markey Introduces Alice Cogswell & Anne Sullivan Macy Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2945. A bill to promote and ensure delivery of high- quality special education and related services to children and youth who are blind or visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, deafdisabled, or deafblind through instructional methodologies meeting their unique language and learning needs, to enhance accountabili  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Program of Surveillance Regarding Infections Associated With Illicit Drug Use
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced legislation on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2918. A bill to reauthorize the program of surveillance and education regarding infections associated with illicit drug use and other risk factors; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Reauthorization of program. Section 317N(d) of  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Protecting Future Farmland Act
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

Sen. Markey Introduces Resolution to Recognize Importance of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 361. A resolution recognizing the importance of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 on the lives of individuals with disabilities and calling for further action to advance access, opportunity, and equity for individuals with disabilities; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie   more

Sen. Marshall Introduces American Workforce Empowerment Act
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

Sen. Marshall Introduces Resolution on State Governors Constitutional Right to Repel Dangerous Invasion Across Southern Border
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

Sen. Masto Introduces Ensuring Military Access to Higher Education Benefits Act
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

Sen. Masto Introduces Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness & Assistance Act
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

Sen. Menendez Introduces Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act
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

Sen. Merkley Introduces Clean Energy Victory Bond Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Clean Energy Victory Bond Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2893. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to issue Clean Energy Victory Bonds; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Clean Energy Victory Bond Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Definitions. SEC. 4. Clean Energy Victory Bonds. SEC. 5. Clean Energy Victory Bond  more

Sen. Merkley Introduces School Access to Naloxone Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "School Access to Naloxone Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2946. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide funding for trained school personnel to administer drugs and devices for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla. *  more

Sen. Merkley Introduces Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save Lives Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2948. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits to Save  more

Sen. Moran Introduces Butcher Block Act
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

Sen. Murphy Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Malnutrition Awareness Week
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

Sen. Murray Introduces Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act
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

Sen. Ossoff Introduces Middle East Security Coordination Act
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

Sen. Padilla Introduces Health Equity & Middle Eastern & North African Community Inclusion Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Health Equity and Middle Eastern and North African Community Inclusion Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2899. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to include Middle Easterners and North Africans in the statutory definition of a ``racial and ethnic minority group'', and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

Sen. Padilla Introduces Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2881. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to provide notice to students participating in a State or federally financed work-study program about potential eligibility for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to th  more

Sen. Padilla Introduces Supporting Farmworkers' Mental Health Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Supporting Farmworkers' Mental Health Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2898. A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to authorize the use of certain grants to deliver peer-to-peer mental health support to individuals who are engaged in farming, ranching, farm work, and other occupations relating to agriculture; to the Commit  more

Sen. Peters Introduces Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Veterans Affairs Opportunity for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2873. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize the Women-Owned Small Business program in the Department of Veterans Affairs procurement hierarchy of small business preferences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha   more

Sen. Ricketts Introduces Science & Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act
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

Sen. Risch Introduces Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Assad Regime Anti-Normalization Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2935. A bill to prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria that is led by Bashar al-Assad; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Assad Regime Anti-Normalization  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces No Asylum for CCP Spies Act
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

Sen. Rubio Introduces Protecting Sensitive Personal Data Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Protecting Sensitive Personal Data Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2947. A bill to expand the transactions for which declarations may be required by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to include investments in United States businesses that maintain or collect sensitive personal data; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by S  more

Sen. Rubio Introduces Resolution to Designate National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 367. A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. * * * Designating September 2023 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month". Whereas approximately 302,000 individuals in the United States live with spinal  more

Sen. Sanders Introduces Concurrent Resolution to Recognize Effort of Pro-Democracy Forces in Chile
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced a concurrent resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. S. Con. Res. 20. A concurrent resolution recognizing the decades-long effort of pro-democracy forces in Chile to end the dictatorship and restore civilian governance in the country; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Resolution on Book Banning
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

Sen. Schatz Resolution to Support Designation of Telehealth Awareness Week
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 368. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "Telehealth Awareness Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Thune, R-S.D., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss. * * * Supporting the de  more

Sen. Schumer Resolution on Committee Membership Approved by Senate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 370. A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen; considered and agreed to. * * * To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are ch  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Sturgeon Conservation & Sustainability Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2870. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to allow certain activities to be conducted with respect to sturgeon held in captivity or in a controlled environment in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fl  more

Sen. Scott Introduces Unnecessary Agency Regulations Reduction Act
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

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2955. A bill to designate July 11 as National Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Srebrenica Genocide; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. National Day of Remembrance for the Victims o  more

Sen. Sinema Introduces Earn to Learn Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Earn to Learn Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2877. A bill to establish a matched savings program for low-income students; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Earn to Learn Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Purpose. SEC. 4. Definitions. SEC. 5. Po  more

Sen. Smith Introduces Bill to Accept Request to Revoke Charter of Incorporation of Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minn.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced legislation on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2868. A bill to accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Revocation of charter of incorporation of the Lower Si  more

Sen. Smith Introduces SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2912. A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutrition assistance programs; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen.   more

Sen. Tester Resolution to Honor 50th Anniversary of VA National Cemetery Administration Approved by Senate
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

Sen. Van Hollen Introduces Updated Drug Labeling for Patient Safety Act
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

Sen. Warren Introduces Federal Emergency Management Advancement of Equity Act
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

Sen. Welch Introduces Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2915. A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to authorize the allocation of the costs of certain interstate electric power transmission lines and electric power transmission lines that are located offshore, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

Sen. Welch Introduces Streamlining Nutrition Paperwork Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Streamlining Nutrition Paperwork Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2885. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit States to record in writing that applicants for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits have signed an application through a recorded verbal assent over the telephone; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored   more

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Tax-Free Pell Grant Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Tax-Free Pell Grant Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2920. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the exclusion of Pell Grants from gross income; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tax-Free Pell Grant Act". SEC. 2. Expansion of   more

Sen. Wicker Introduces Puerto Rico Status Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced the "Puerto Rico Status Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2944. A bill to enable the people of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to determine the political status of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Puerto Rico Status Act ".   more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Algorithmic Accountability Act
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