WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 743. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Workforce Development Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky. * * * Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Workforce Development Mon  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced the "No Federal Tax Dollars for Illegal Aliens Health Insurance Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5875. A bill to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to ensure that taxpayer funds for health insurance coverage are available only to authorized individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced legislation on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5882. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rehabilitation credit to allow such credit to be taken in one taxable year. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Reinstatement of one-year rehabilitation credit.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 744. A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Ja  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Program Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5874. A bill to amend the United States-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act to reauthorize the United States-Mexico transboundary aquifer assessment program; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Sept. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., James McGovern, D-Mass., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Lloyd Doggett,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 745. A resolution expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michael Odeh; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. * * * Expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michael Odeh. Whereas Alexander Michael Odeh was born in Jifna, Palestine, on   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 754. A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Frederica S. Wi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "Building Child Care for a Better Future Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5876. A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide funding to sustain and increase the supply and quality of child care, access to child care, and the child care workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore.,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 746. A resolution supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Norma Torres, D-Calif., and Jahana Hayes, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 758. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first Wednesday in October as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy and to build awareness of the important role that America's energy producers play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 747. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2023; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week. Whereas the National Family Partnership started the Red Ribbon Campaign in 1988-- (1) to educate the people of the U  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Honoring Police Officer and K9 Service Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5885. A bill to establish a grant program to facilitate the veterinary care of former law enforcement canines, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Honoring Police Officer and K9 Service Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Grant program to facilitate veterinary care for former law en  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "USDA Express Loan Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5877. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to create the USDA Express Guaranteed Farm Ownership and Guaranteed Farm Operating Loan programs, enabling faster access to credit for America's farmers and ranchers; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. A  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 748. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 6, 2023, as "National School Psychology Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., and Judy Chu, D-Calif. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week beginnin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 759. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October as "Manufacturing Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Expressing support for the designation of October as "Manufacturing Month". Whereas, in 2021, manufacturers contributed $2,496,000,000 to the economy, accounting for 10.70 percent of gross domestic  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Oct. 3, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 757. A resolution declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives is hereby declared to be vacant. * * * Summary: This resolution declares the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives to be  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Con. Res. 71. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to encourage full participation of Taiwan in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., George Santos, R-N.Y., Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Randy Web  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 749. A resolution supporting 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the independent Czech Republic and Slovak Republic, highlighting their assistance to Ukraine, and supporting continued democratic resiliency; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C. * * * Su  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Promoting Access to Broadband Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5886. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants available to States to inform Medicaid enrollees, SNAP participants, and low-income residents of potential eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity and Lifeline programs of the Commission, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Government Service Delivery Improvement Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5887. A bill to amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to improve Government service delivery, and build related capacity for the Federal Government, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. William Timmons, R-S.C., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., introduced the "Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5878. A bill to designate the Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., and Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Quindaro Townsite National Hi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Review Every Veterans Claim Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5890. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deny the claim of a veteran for benefits under the laws administered by such Secretary on the sole basis that such veteran failed to appear for a medical examination associated with such claim. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Veteran Appeals Decision Clarity Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5891. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve decisions issued by the Board of Veterans' Appeals. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veteran Appeals Decision Clarity Act". SEC. 2. Board of Veterans' Appeals: elements of decisions.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 755. A resolution providing for the expulsion of Representative Jamaal Bowman from the House of Representatives; to the Committee on Ethics. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Mike Collins, R-Ga., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Gary J. Palmer, R  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 750. A resolution recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for supporting veterans and raising awareness about important county resources available to help veterans transition to civilian life; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y. * * * Recognizing Operation Green Light  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Drone Research and Innovation for Law Enforcement Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5879. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to permit small, unmanned aircraft pilot research for public safety, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Don Davis,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 751. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2023, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 742. A resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein, a Senator from the State of California. Resolv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Oct. 3, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 756. A resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4394) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4364) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., introduced legislation on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5880. A bill to provide that reimbursement of Members of Congress by the House of Representatives for expenses incurred in connection with official duties are not subject to tax; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Reimbursement of Members of Congress by the House of Representatives for expenses incurred in connection with official duties n  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H.J. Res. 94. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting pay for Members of Congress and requiring legislation to reduce the national debt; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting pay for Members of Congress and requiring   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5881. A bill to adjust the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 760. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Scott, D-Ga., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., and Henry Cuellar, D-Texas. * * * Expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H We  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced legislation on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 2. H.R. 5892. A bill to designate the Federal building located at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the "Rosa Parks Federal Building", and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Debbie Dingell, D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Res. 752. A resolution recognizing and honoring the first responders and those who lost their lives in the Maui wildfires in August 2023 that affected thousands of people; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii. * * * Recognizing and honoring the first responders and those who lo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced a concurrent resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. H. Con. Res. 70. Concurrent resolution expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as "Manufacturing Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., and Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis. * * * Expressing support for designation of the fir  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 387. A resolution designating October 12, 2023, as "National Loggers Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. * * * Designating October 12, 2023, as "National Loggers Day". Whereas the logging industry has served as an economic driver and cult  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Supporting Early-Childhood Educators' Deductions Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3037. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Suppo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 26. S. 2982. A bill to require a GAO study on the sale of illicit drugs online, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Lee, R-Utah, Peter Welch, D-Vt., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Christopher Coons, D-Del. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 403. A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership. Whereas the USA Rice-Ducks Unli  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 399. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Stev  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness Establishment Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2990. A bill to establish the Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Area and Wilderness in the State of Indiana, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Benjamin Harrison National Recreation Ar  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Land-Grant Research Equity and Accountability Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2998. A bill to amend the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 and the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to modify provisions relating to matching funds requirements for research and extension activities at eligible institutions and related reporting requirements; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Fo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Encouraging Public Offerings Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3030. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to expand the ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2994. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlif  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced legislation on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3027. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for qualified fuel cell property; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Extension of energy credit for qualified fuel cell property. Section 48(c)(1)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 381. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 28 through September 1, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Richard B  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Ag Disputes Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2992. A bill to require the establishment of a joint task force to identify and eliminate barriers to agriculture exports of the United States; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, John Boozman, R-Ark., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "American Offshore Worker Fairness Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3038. A bill to improve manning and crewing requirements for certain outer Continental Shelf vessels, vehicles, and structures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "American Offshore Worker Fairness Act". SEC. 2. Manning  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Post Office Services for Trustworthy Identity Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3003. A bill to authorize the United States Postal Service to offer identity proofing and identity-related services to the private sector; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Warding off Hostile Administrative Leasing Efforts Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2986. A bill to prohibit the issuance of an interim or final rule, and to prohibit the inclusion in certain oil and gas leases, exploration or development plans, or well permits requirements or recommendations, that establish a vessel speed or operational restriction in the Central or Western Planning Area of  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 388. A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Dan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 398. A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Tin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Enhancing American Competitiveness Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3005. A bill to amend the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 to enhance the economic and strategic competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 396. A resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Joe Manchin, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 397. A resolution designating October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * Designating October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day". Whereas hung  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Meals for At-Risk Americans Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3034. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide guidance and enhanced technical assistance for States seeking to establish a restaurant meals program under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Se  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 383. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2023; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 379. A resolution expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the Treaty between the United States of America and Mexico respecting the utilization of waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande; to the C  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Schools Not Shelters Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 26. S. 2983. A bill to prohibit the use of the facilities of a public elementary school, a public secondary school, or an institution of higher education receiving funding from the Department of Education to provide shelter for aliens who have not been admitted into the United States; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2984. A bill to establish uniform accessibility standards for websites and applications of employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, joint labor- management committees, public entities, public entities, public accommodations, testing entities, and commercial providers, and for other purposes; to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Promoting Access to Broadband Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3024. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants available to States to inform Medicaid enrollees, SNAP participants, and low-income residents of potential eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity and Lifeline programs of the Commission, and for other purposes; to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3028. A bill to continue in effect certain Executive orders imposing sanctions with respect to Iran, to prevent the waiver of certain sanctions imposed by the United States with respect to Iran until the Government of Iran ceases to attempt to assassinate United States officials, other United State  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 380. A resolution designating the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate religious education in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Cornyn, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 391. A resolution designating the week beginning October 15, 2023, as "National Character Counts Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., James Lankford, R-Okla., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Joni Ernst, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3010. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for individuals with eating disorders under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Shor  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "State Border Defense Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3007. A bill to allow States to authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce the provisions of Federal immigration law relating to unlawful entry into the United States and to authorize States along the southern land border to construct barriers on Federal lands to prevent unlawful entry into the United States; to the Commit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Pecos Watershed Protection Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3033. A bill to withdraw certain Federal land in the Pecos Watershed area of the State of New Mexico from mineral entry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pecos Watershed Prot  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Maritime Fuel Tax Parity Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3001. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the exemption from the excise tax on alternative motorboat fuels sold as supplies for vessels or aircraft to include certain vessels serving only one coast; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Dan Sullivan,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 378. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of the week of September 25 through October 1, 2023, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 392. A resolution recognizing and honoring the first responders and those who lost their lives in the Maui wildfires in August 2023 that affected thousands of people; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii. * * * Recognizing and honoring the first responders and those who lost their lives   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 382. A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Catherine Corte  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Sustainable Vessel Fuel Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3002. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the clean fuel production credit to provide a special rate for sustainable vessel fuel; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sustainable Vessel Fuel Act". SEC. 2. Special rate under clean fuel production credi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 402. A resolution designating October 26, 2023, as the "Day of the Deployed"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., John Boozman, R-Ark., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., and Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * Designating October 26, 2023, as the "Day of the Deployed". Whereas more than 2,000,000 individuals s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S.J. Res. 46. A joint resolution commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Christopher Coons, D-Del., P  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced the "Nordic Trader and Investor Parity Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2989. A bill to provide for eligibility for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant visas for nationals of Iceland; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Nordic Trader and Investor Parity   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2987. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve biorefinery, renewable chemical, and biobased product manufacturing assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3020. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the charitable mileage rate with the business travel rate; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Volunteer Driver Ta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "IRS Accountability and Transparency Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 26. S. 2981. A bill to require review of tax regulatory actions by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "IRS Accountability and Transparency Act". SEC. 2. OIRA revi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Telework Reform Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3015. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to address telework for Federal employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Telework Reform Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Te  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3039. A bill to protect access to kratom; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Kratom Consumer Protection Act". SEC. 2. Access to kratom. * * * Summary: This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold a h  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Mountain View Corridor Completion Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3036. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Utah certain Federal land under the administrative jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management within the boundaries of Camp Williams, Utah, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Protecting Our Kids From Harmful Research Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3035. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for gender transition in minors; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Mike Braun, R-Ind., T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3017. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to repeal prohibitions relating to freedom of access to clinic entrances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Mike B  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Cerro Pelado Fire Assistance Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3032. A bill to amend the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act to authorize assistance for damage resulting from the Cerro Pelado Fire, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cerro Pel  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Extension Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3031. A bill to amend the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act to extend the time period for the submission of claims, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Hermit's Pe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 386. A resolution designating October 4, 2023, as National Energy Appreciation Day to celebrate the people who work to power the United States and the economy of the United States and to build awareness of the important role that the energy producers of the United States play in reducing poverty, strengthening national security, and improv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "America's Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2991. A bill to improve revegetation and carbon sequestration activities in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, and Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title;  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced legislation on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3004. A bill to specify control and management of Department of Defense data and to establish the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Governing Council, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. * * * SECTION 1. Control and management of Department of Defense data and esta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "Deposit Security Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3012. A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to provide for insurance for noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Green New Deal for Public Schools Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2988. A bill to establish a Green New Deal for public schools; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Green New Deal for Public Schools Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Table of contents. SE  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Penalizing and Improving Prevention of Emergencies Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 26. S. 2980. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement for cost-benefit analyses in the establishment of minimum safety standards for pipeline transportation and pipeline facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Substance Use Disorder and Family Engagement in Recovery Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3006. A bill to ensure comprehensive wraparound services for families impacted by substance use disorders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Substance Use Disorder and Family Engagement i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Con. Res. 21. A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Jacky Rosen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "IHS Workforce Parity Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3022. A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to allow Indian Health Service scholarship and loan recipients to fulfill service obligations through half-time clinical practice, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Soil Conservation and Regeneration Education Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3023. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and maintain a training program for Department of Agriculture personnel and third-party providers on the rapidly evolving methodologies, science, and practices of biological soil health management systems on agricultural land, and for other purposes;   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Federal Trade Commission Review of Expensive and Detrimental Overregulation Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3014. A bill to establish requirements for the Federal Trade Commission with respect to certain rules related to automotive retailing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced legislation on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3013. A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Bill Cassidy, R-La., and J  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 389. A resolution expressing support for the annual designation of October 1st as "National Latino/a Physician Day"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * Expressing support for the annual designation of October 1st as "National Latino/a Physician Day".   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 400. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dianne Feinstein, the late Senator for the State of California; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3016. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the clean vehicle credit; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "End Taxpayer Subsidies for Electric Vehicles Act". SEC. 2. Repeal of clean vehicle credit.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Armenian Protection Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3000. A bill to repeal Freedom Support Act section 907 waiver authority with respect to assistance to Azerbaijan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and John Kennedy, R-La. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2996. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to extend and enhance the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 385. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Cory Booker, D-N.J., B  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced the "Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 394. A resolution honoring the life of James L. Buckley, former Senator for the State of New York; considered and agreed to. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ric  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2999. A bill making continuing appropriations for certain employees and contractors of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the event of a Government shutdown; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Dan Sull  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "No Overseas Congressional Help for International Negotiations With Adversaries Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3009. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds and resources for congressional travel to the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Overseas Congressional Help for  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 390. A resolution designating the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "National Community Policing Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * Designating the week of October 1, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3029. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for Federal employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Sustainable Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Services in the Home Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3021. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently extend certain in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities established in response to COVID-19, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackbur  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act" on Oct. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 3008. A bill to provide back pay to Federal contractors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, John Fetterman  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Native Histories and Cultures Education Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3019. A bill to develop and disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding about Native American and Tribal Histories; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Native Histories and Cultures Education Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Finding  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2993. A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to permanently authorize certified community behavioral health clinics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. (a) Short title.--This Act  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced legislation on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3018. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the National Labor Relations Act to clarify the standard for determining whether an individual is an employee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ci  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced legislation on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2997. 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 Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Appalachian Development Highway System. (a) In general.--Section   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 395. A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 393. A resolution to honor the life and death of Duncan McLauchlin ("Lauch") Faircloth, former Senator for the State of North Carolina; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * To honor the life and death of Duncan McLauchlin ("Lauch") Faircloth, former Senator for the State of North Carolina. Wh  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Taiwan International Solidarity Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2995. A bill to amend the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 to provide that the United States, as a member of any international organizations, should oppose any attempts by the People's Republic of China to resolve Taiwan's status by distorting the decisions, language, po  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Passport Sanity Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3011. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of State from issuing a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad that includes the unspecified (X) gender designation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 28. S. Res. 384. A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "PCOS Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Youth Voting Rights Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 28. S. 2985. A bill to expand youth access to voting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tammy   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Comprehensive Legislation for Expanding and Advancing Nonrestrictive Energy Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3025. A bill to amend the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to repeal restrictions on onshore wind and solar; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Nonrestrictive Offshore Wind Act" on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 30. S. 3026. A bill to amend the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to repeal restrictions on offshore wind leasing; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Nonrestrictive Offshore Wind Act"  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on Oct. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 31. S. Res. 401. A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of James William Buffett; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss. * * * Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of James William Buffett. Whereas, James William "Jimmy" Buffett was born on Christmas Day, 1946, in Pascagoula, M  more