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. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Access to Career Counseling for Every Secondary Student Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6043. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to raise public awareness for skilled trade programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6042. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement as part of an infrastructure investment; to the Committee on Education and t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "National Children's Museum Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5937. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to require the Administrator of General Services to enter into a cooperative agreement with the National Children's Museum to provide the National Children's Museum rental space without charge in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, and for other purposes. Th  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. 15 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced the "Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6014. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to restrict the ability to transfer business inventory firearms, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced the "PFAS Health Study Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6024. A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to extend the increased transfer authority for a certain study on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  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. 15 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 774. A resolution recognizing the influx of known or suspected terrorists through America's northern border as a threat to national security. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont. * * * Recognizing the influx of known or suspected terrorists through America's northern border as a threat to national security. Whereas, in fisc  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. 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. 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. 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. 13 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5928. 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. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., and Tom Cole, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Medical Debt Relief Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3103. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on a consumer report, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  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