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. 15 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Restoring American Energy Dominance Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6009. A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Tom McClintock,   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. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "VA Home Loan Awareness Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5979. A bill to require each enterprise to include on the Uniform Residential Loan Application a disclaimer to increase awareness of the direct and guaranteed home loan programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Al Green, D-Texas, Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Bill Posey  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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. John Rose, R-Tenn., introduced the "Countering Chinese Threats to U.S. National Security in Africa Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5931. A bill to require a briefing from a senior official of the Department of Defense on actions by the People's Republic of China in Africa that pose a threat to United States national security. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Countering Chinese Threats to U.S. Nat  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. 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. 13 -- Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., introduced the "Guaranteeing Aggressors Zero Admission Act" on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5959. A bill to make ineligible for visas, admission, or parole aliens that are holders of passports issued by the Palestinian Authority. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Guaranteeing Aggressors Zero Admission" or the "GAZA Act". SEC.  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. 15 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Federal Reserve Loss Transparency Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3095. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the funding of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal R  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. 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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Securing Advances and a Variety of Evidence-Based IMD Options Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3098. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the Medicaid option to remove the IMD exclusion to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in an institution for mental diseases; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mar  more