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. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Streamlining Home Installation of New Energies Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5997. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to further develop and support the adoption of a voluntary streamlined permitting and inspection process for authorities having jurisdiction over the permitting of qualifying distributed energy systems, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Juan C  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. 18 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6030. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an option for first responders age 50 to 64 who are separated from service due to retirement or disability to buy into Medicare. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Ma  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. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6033. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Mon  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. 18 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Safe Schools Improvement Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3105. A bill to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Mar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Streamlining Home Installation of New Energies Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3099. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to further develop and support the adoption of a voluntary streamlined permitting and inspection process for authorities having jurisdiction over the permitting of qualifying distributed energy systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natur  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Advanced Border Coordination Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3104. A bill to establish Joint Operations Centers along the southern border of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Advanced Bord  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