WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act" on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5915. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to improve the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jasmine Crocket  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Unemployment Integrity Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5967. A bill to amend titles III and IX of the Social Security Act to require individuals receiving unemployment compensation to fulfill certain requirements in relation to suitable work, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Unemployment Integrity Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Reform of unem  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Clean Water Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5983. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to restore a national minimum standard of protection for the water resources of the United States while providing certainty to regulated entities. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "America's College Promise Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5998. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Adult Education Workforce Opportunity and Reskilling for Knowledge and Success Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5987. A bill to amend the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to strengthen adult education. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., and Frank J. Mrvan, D-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 771. A resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Steve Scalise, R-La., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., James E. Clyburn  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Exposing China's Belt and Road Investment in America Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5926. A bill to require the review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States of greenfield investments by the People's Republic of China. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Dan Bishop, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6001. A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Austin Scott, R-Ga., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced the "Streamlining Federal Grants Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5934. A bill to improve the effectiveness and performance of certain Federal financial assistance programs, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Purpose. SEC. 3.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Medical Debt Relief Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6003. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on a consumer report, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Kevin Mullin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6004. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Lauren Underwo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 778. A resolution demanding Senator Tommy Tuberville stop threatening United States and Israel security. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Gregory   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Safe Schools Improvement Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6031. A bill to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Mark Takano, D-Calif., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Susan Wild, D-Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Fortify Israel Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5932. A bill to authorize additional assistance to Israel using assets confiscated from the Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Clay Higgins, R-La., Keith Self, R-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced legislation on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5965. A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for an exemption of reimbursement for certain travel to return to the United States, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Exemption of reimbursement for certain travel to return to the United States. SEC. 2. C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5988. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Dari  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5933. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional information in disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts from foreign sources, restrict contracts with certain foreign entities and foreign countries of concern, require certain staff   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced legislation on Oct. 19, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3101. A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Catherine   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced the "Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3094. A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to emissions from vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Shelley Moore   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Emergency Resupply for Iron Dome Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3083. A bill to reallocate funding originally appropriated for Gaza to grants to Israel for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Cyn  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 418. A resolution condemning Hamas and antisemitic student activities on college campuses in the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * Condemning Hamas and antisemitic student activities on college campuse  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Retirement Savings for Americans Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3102. A bill to establish the American Worker Retirement Plan, improve the financial security of working Americans by facilitating the accumulation of wealth, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3088. A bill to establish limitations regarding Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 420. A resolution designating Betty K. Koed as Historian Emerita of the United States Senate; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., John Booz  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 417. A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., James Risch, R-Idaho, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Collision Avoidance Systems Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3092. A bill to clarify certain regulations to allow for the installation of pulsating light systems for high-mounted stop lamps, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Coll  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Proving Reserves Of Others' Funds Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3087. A bill to impose requirements on digital exchanges, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Proving Reserves Of Others' Funds Act" or the "PROOF Act". SEC  more