WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Students' Civil Rights Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5936. A bill to require institutions of higher education to designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., and Re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced the "Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6046. A bill to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions on Ansarallah, 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   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Small Business Succession Planning Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5939. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to encourage small business concerns to make business succession plans, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 773. A resolution providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the House of Representatives. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., and Mike Lawler, R-N.Y. * * * Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the Hou  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Resilient Transit Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5980. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize state of good repair grants to be used for public transportation resilience improvement, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Resilient Transit Act of 2023".   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Safe Return Act" on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5955. A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a repatriation grant program. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., and Shri Thanedar, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced the "Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5996. A bill to prohibit any direct or indirect United States funding for the territory of Gaza unless certain conditions are met. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Max Miller, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act". SEC. 2. Restric  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Troops Before Politicians Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5942. A bill to withhold the pay of Members of Congress in certain cases, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Troops Before Politicians Act". SEC. 2. Withholding of pay of Members of Congress in certain cases.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5968. A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide for a crisis evacuation loan program, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., and Troy Balderson, R-Ohio. * * *   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. 13 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Conservation and Regenerative Optimization Practices for Farming Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5922. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to address emissions of certain greenhouse gasses and carbon storage through conservation incentive contracts. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Conservation  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act " on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5923. A bill to impose restrictions on correspondent and payable-through accounts in the United States with respect to Chinese financial institutions that conduct transactions involving the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 775. A resolution condemning the New York City- Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) antisemitic and anti-Israel rally on October 8, 2023. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Randy F  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 776. A resolution urging the Biden administration to rescind the release of $6,000,000,000 in frozen Iranian funds and to lawfully enforce the Taylor Force Act. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Chris Smith, R-N.J., Nick Langw  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Streamline Emergency Care Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5984. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to award grants for expanding, modernizing, or streamlining emergency room operations. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   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. 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. 13 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Robin Danielson Menstrual Product and Intimate Care Product Safety Act" on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5957. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of research regarding the risks posed by the presence of dioxins, phthalates, pesticides, chemical fragrances, and other components of menstrual products and intimate care products. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "Freezing and Halting Any More Alleviation of Sanctions Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5945. A bill to reinstate certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., William Timmons, R-S.C., Erin Houchin, R-Ind., Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., Don Bacon, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., introduced the "Small Business Regulatory Relief Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5999. A bill to enhance the ability of the Office of the National Ombudsman to assist small businesses in meeting regulatory requirements and develop outreach initiatives to promote awareness of the services the Office of the National Ombudsman provides, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velaz  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 777. A resolution urging the Biden administration to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Ralph Norman, R-S.C.,   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. 15 -- Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, D-Md., introduced the "Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6005. A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, to expand the replacement of stolen EBT benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fairness for Victims of   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. 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. 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. 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5954. A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to designate as a component of the National Heritage Area System the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area in the State of New York, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Nick Langwort  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Operation Swords of Iron Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5918. A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Max Miller, R-Ohio, Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Operation Swords of Iron Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. H.R. 6018. A bill making supplemental appropriations, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., and David Kustoff, R-Tenn. * * * DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Military Programs Operation And Maintenance Military Programs Procurement Military Programs Research, Development, Test, And Evaluation TITLE VIII-GENERAL PR  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6007. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a microemployer pension plan startup credit. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act". SEC. 2. Microemployer pension pla  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Court Legal Access and Student Support Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6039. A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims agai  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Youth Mental Health Research Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5976. A bill to establish a Youth Mental Health Research Initiative in the National Institutes of Health for purposes of encouraging collaborative research to improve youth mental health. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., David Trone, D-Md  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3089. A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, to expand the replacement of stolen EBT benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chris Van H  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3093. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase reimbursement rates of school meals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Raphael G. Warnock, D  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. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Organic Dairy Assistance, Investment and Reporting Yields Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3097. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide support for organic dairy producers and processors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N  more