WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. introduced the "Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6040. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for gender transition in minors; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6022. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to exempt from CFATS regulations certain propane tanks, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Propane Accessibility and Regulatory Relief Act". SEC. 2.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "No U.S. Financing for Iran Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5921. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a United States financial institution in connection with Iran, to prevent the International Monetary Fund from providing financial assistance to Iran, to codify prohibitions on Export-Import Bank financing for the Government of Iran,   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. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Iran Sanctions Accountability Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6015. A bill to require the President to prevent the abuse of financial sanctions exemptions by Iran, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Regulations required.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act" on Oct. 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5961. A bill to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Ann Wagne  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. 15 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Revoke Iranian Funding Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6000. A bill to freeze $6,000,000,000 of Iranian funds held in Qatar, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Revoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Sense of Congress. SEC. 3. Rescission of license authority with respect to I  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. 13 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5948. A bill to terminate the Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the Executive Office of the President and prohibit the establishment of any similar successor office, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Clay Higgins, R-La., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Bob Good, R-V  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. 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. 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. 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