WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 772. A resolution censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Russell Fry, R-S.C., Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, Mike Collins, R-Ga., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. * * * Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib. Whereas Congress  more

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. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Curbing Illicit Drug Threats Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6045. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on the efficacy of Federal drug surveillance systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5989. A bill to authorize rural health facilities to use certain Federal agricultural credit assistance for the purpose of refinancing debt obligations, updating necessary services, technology, and equipment, and supporting ancillary needs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Andrea Salin  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. 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. 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. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Military Housing Wait Times Accountability Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5972. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to provide temporary housing for military families on housing waitlists. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Military Housing Wait Times Accountability Act". SEC. 2. Housing accommodations for military families on housing waitlists.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Mount Blue Sky Wilderness Act" on Oct. 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5962. A bill to redesignate the Mount Evans Wilderness as the "Mount Blue Sky Wilderness", and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mount Blue Sky Wilderness Act". SEC. 2. Redesignation of the Mount Evans Wilderness as the "Mo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5970. A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutrition assistance programs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Study on Improving Lands Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5971. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to direct a study on soil health of Federal lands, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Study on Improving Lands Act". SEC. 2. Study. SEC. 3. Duties. SEC. 4. Database. SEC. 5. Report to Congress.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "Permanently Authorizing PILT Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5929. A bill to amend section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Payment in lieu of taxes.  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. 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. 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. 5949. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance the privacy of legal gun owners, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Barry Moore, R-Ala., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Ken Buck, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., and Mike Collins, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1  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. 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. 16 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Retirement Savings for Americans Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3102. A bill to establish the American Worker Retirement Plan, improve the financial security of working Americans by facilitating the accumulation of wealth, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a  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. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Proving Reserves Of Others' Funds Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3087. A bill to impose requirements on digital exchanges, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Proving Reserves Of Others' Funds Act" or the "PROOF Act". SEC  more