WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., introduced the "University Centers for Growth, Development, Prosperity (GDP) Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6130. A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to establish university centers to encourage certain economic development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a perio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced the "Commercial Space Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6131. A bill to amend title 51, United States Code, to update government oversight of commercial space activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Mike Garcia, R-Calif., Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., and Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Maximum Pressure Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6114. A bill to impose additional sanctions with respect to Iran and modify other existing sanctions with respect to Iran, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Oversight and Accountability, Financial Services, Rules, and Intelligence (Permanent Select),  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Unemployment Insurance Modernization and Recession Readiness Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6071. A bill to modernize unemployment compensation benefits; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6072. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by certain multichannel video programming distributors; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 794. A resolution recognizing the significance of "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Mark Takano, D-Calif. * * * Recognizing the significance of "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month". Wherea  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Grace Hopper Code for Us Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6075. A bill to establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6076. A bill to establish the Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program at the Department of Energy to provide financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and onsite renewable technologies in manufacturing facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technol  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Truth in Tuition Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6134. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require certain institutions of higher education to provide notice of tuition levels for students; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Juan C. Vargas, D-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6077. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Peters, D-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Children Harmed In Life-threatening or Dangerous Labor Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6079. A bill to strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6139. A bill to direct the Postal Service to establish a post office at 73 West Stewart Road in Lathrop, California, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Establish post office at 73 West Stewart Road in Lathrop, California.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., introduced the "Facilitating Access to Swiftly Transport Goods During a Publicly Announced State of Emergency Situation Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6140. A bill to facilitate access to swiftly transport goods during a publicly announced state of emergency situation; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Garamendi, D-Calif., and Troy Balderson, R-O  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6081. A bill to amend the short title of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act to be the Dianne Feinstein Lake Tahoe Restoration Act; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 795. A resolution expressing support for the proclamation of a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Laurel Lee, R-Fla., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Troy Carter, D-La., Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, introduced the "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6126. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently de  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 20. H. Res. 801. A resolution recognizing the celebration of the Hmong New Year in 2023. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Young Kim, R-Calif., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Scott Fitzgerald  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 20. H. Res. 802. A resolution supporting the designation of October 23, 2023, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La. * * * Supporting the designation of October 23, 2023, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day". Whereas, on October 23, 1972, the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 19  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "All Students Count Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6086. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require that annual State report cards reflect the same race groups as the decennial census of population; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Al   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 792. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 17, 2023, as "National Vitiligo Awareness Day". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Barbar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Young African Leaders Initiative Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6087. A bill to establish a comprehensive United States Government initiative to build the capacity of young leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short titles. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced the "Ensuring Safe and Ethical AI Development Through SAFE AI Research Grants" on Oct. 26, 2023. H.R. 6088. A bill to require the National Academy of Sciences to establish a grant program to develop safe AI models and safe AI research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ensu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 20. H. Res. 803. A resolution honoring the American and Israeli civilians murdered and unaccounted for in the brutal attacks by Hamas terrorists. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Tr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Energy Choice Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6089. A bill to prohibit States or local governments from prohibiting the connection, reconnection, modification, installation, or expansion of an energy service based on the type or source of energy to be delivered, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Tony   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Support Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6091. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to States for assistance in hiring additional school-based mental health and student service providers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Shri Th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Facial Recognition Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6092. A bill to regulate law enforcement use of facial recognition technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "Weather Act Reauthorization Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6093. A bill to improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by R  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., introduced the "State Department Security Notification Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6119. A bill to require the Secretary of State to notify Congress when the security clearances of certain senior members of the Department of State are suspended or revoked, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, and Darrell Issa, R-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., introduced the "Clergy Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6068. A bill to allow a period in which members of the clergy may revoke their exemption from Social Security coverage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Ron Este  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6095. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., introduced the "Filipino Veterans Fairness Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6121. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the benefits furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who served in the forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Troy Carter, D-La., N  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 798. A resolution condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Allen, R-Ga., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Jim Banks, R-Ind.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. H.R. 6102. A bill to establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequent  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6101. A bill to establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Support Through Loss Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6103. A bill to allow Americans to receive paid leave time to process and address their own health needs and the health needs of their partners during the period following a pregnancy loss, an unsuccessful round of intrauterine insemination or of an assisted reproductive technology procedure, a failed adoption arrangement, a failed   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6104. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the labor costs of installing mechanical insulation property; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Bolstering America's Defenses Against Potentially Perilous Software Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6106. A bill to create a risk framework to evaluate foreign mobile applications of concern, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., John   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 785. A resolution recognizing the diaspora of Hispanic culture, and the representation of Hispanics in the legal profession and the judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 793. A resolution calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. J. French Hill, R-Ark., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Pedestrian Hazard, Awareness, and Safety Expansion Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6111. A bill to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Secretary of Transportation to take certain actions to develop physical alternatives to better protect pedestrians and vulnerable road users against traffic incidents, and for other purposes; to the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "Online Dating Safety Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6125. A bill to require online dating service providers to provide fraud ban notifications to online dating service members, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Online Dating Safe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced the "Studying NEPA's Impact on Projects Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6129. A bill to require the Council on Environmental Quality to publish an annual report on environmental reviews and causes of action based on compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Grid Resilience Innovation and Development Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3115. A bill to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct research on how quantum information science, technology, and engineering can enhance the resilience and security of the electric grid, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The   more