WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced the "Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6236. A bill to streamline nuclear technology regulatory permitting and licensing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act". SEC. 2. Efficient licensing reviews. SEC. 3. Performance metrics and milestones. SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "False Claims Amendments Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6214. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to modify False Claims Act procedures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "False Claims Amendments Act of 2023". SEC. 2. False claims  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 805. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek". * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek". Whereas bats are vital to the sustainability of natural ecosystems, national economies, and hum  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Con. Res. 74. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Clay Higgins, R-L  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced legislation on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6234. A bill to reauthorize the Tsunami Warning and Education Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. * * * SECTION 1. Tsunami Warning and Education Act reauthorization.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6235. A bill to amend the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to address harmful algal blooms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently dete  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., introduced legislation on Nov. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6239. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 250 Edward Street in Branchville, South Carolina, as the "Betty W. Henderson Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Betty W. Henderson Post Office Building. * * * Summary: Designates the facility of t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, introduced legislation on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6240. A bill to modify a certain commercial zone in Texas to include Zapata County, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Modification of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties, Texas commercial zone.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Federal Use it or Lose it Leases Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6241. A bill to require certain data collection and reporting on space utilization, occupancy, and availability of office space leased by an Executive agency; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Voting Overseas Treated Equally for Servicemembers Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6242. A bill to amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to expand coverage of the definition of absent uniformed services voter, under such Act; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Voting Overseas Treated Equally for   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Overdose Reversal Medication Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6243. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires employers to keep opioid overdose reversal drugs onsite and develop and implement training plans to respond to drug overdose emergencies and to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, introduced legislation on Nov. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6244. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the "1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. 1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building. * * * Summary: D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "No American Climate Corps Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6215. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being made available for the Justice40 Initiative or for the American Climate Corps; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Education and the Workforce, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 807. A resolution censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations, and leading an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Carter, R-Texas, Mike Collins, R-Ga., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Randy Weber, R-Texas, an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark., introduced the "Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6245. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to report on financial institutions' involvement with officials of the Iranian Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., introduced the "Department of Homeland Security Policy Issuance Review Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6231. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require a prioritized policy issuance review process for the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., and Mike Ezell,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6217. A bill to provide for emergency acquisition authority in the event of armed attack against a United States ally or partner by a foreign adversary of the United States; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing American   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Accessing Satellite Data to Enable New Discoveries Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6219. A bill to require the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to establish a program to identify, evaluate, acquire, and disseminate commercial Earth remote sensing data and imagery in order to satisfy the scientific, operational, and educational requirements of the Admini  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced legislation on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6218. A bill to provide for an overtime pay exception for protective services; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Overtime pay exception for protective services.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Adoption Deserves Oversight, Protection, and Transparency Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6220. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize unlawful adoption practices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., and Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Adoption Deserves Over  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Community Reclamation Partnerships Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6233. A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to authorize partnerships between States and nongovernmental entities for the purpose of reclaiming and restoring land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining activities before August 3, 1977, and for other purposes; to the Committee   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Smoke Mitigation and Occupational Key Enhancements Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6221. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to promulgate an occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from adverse air, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Jasmine  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6213. A bill to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Mike Collins, R-Ga., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brian Babin, R-Texas,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Eliminate Network Distribution of Child Exploitation Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6246. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require a provider of a report to the CyberTipline related to online sexual exploitation of children to preserve the contents of such report for one year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Coordination for Soil Carbon Research and Monitoring Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6232. A bill to establish an interagency committee on soil carbon sequestration research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6247. A bill to modify the scope of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 committee c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Think Differently About Emergencies Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6249. A bill to provide for a review and report on the assistance and resources that the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides to individuals with disabilities and the families of such individuals that are impacted by major disasters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Think Differently Transportation Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6248. A bill to require Amtrak to report to Congress information on Amtrak compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 with respect to trains and stations; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Chris Papp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Justice for Victims of COVID Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6222. A bill to establish a COVID-19 Victims Compensation Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 808. A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., Rich McCormick, R-Ga., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., Jared  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "They're Fast, We're Furious Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6224. A bill to establish a task force on street racing; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "They're Fast, We're Furious Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Street Racing Prevention and Intervention Task Force.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 806. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2023, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global awareness and access to care during the menopausal transition and post-menopause. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La. * * * Expre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., introduced the "Preserving Recreation, Oceans, Tourism, Environment, and Coastal Towns in Florida Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6212. A bill to provide for a moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of Florida until 2032, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Lois  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., introduced the "Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6225. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for a housing loan guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who performed active duty for training; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Shor  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 810. A resolution to inform the Senate of the election of the Speaker; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That a message be sent to the Senate to inform that body that Mike Johnson, a Representative from the State of Louisiana, has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Helping Educators Respond to Overdoses Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6251. A bill to establish a grant program to provide schools with opioid overdose reversal drugs, to direct schools receiving Federal funds to report to certain Federal information systems any distribution of an opioid overdose reversal drug, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6226. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption from gross income for mandatory restitution or civil damages as recompense for trafficking in persons; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., and Michel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Adding Coccidioidomycosis to the FDA Priority Review Voucher Program Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6227. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the tropical disease product priority review voucher program to encourage prevention and treatment of coccidioidomycosis; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin McCarthy,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6228. A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop an alternative platform to LOGINK, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently deter  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "DHS Special Events Program and Support Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6229. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize a program to assess the threat, vulnerability, and consequences of terrorism or other security threats, as appropriate, to certain events, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Doctor Knows Best Act" on Nov. 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6230. A bill to prohibit group health plans, health insurance issuers, and Federal health care programs from applying prior authorization requirements, utilization management techniques, and medical necessity reviews; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "Modernize Nuclear Reactor Environmental Reviews Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 6252. A bill to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to submit a report and conduct a rulemaking on facilitating efficient, timely environmental reviews of nuclear reactor applications, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 809. A resolution recognizing Rett Reef off the coast of San Leon, Texas, in Galveston Bay, and all those associated with bringing the project to fruition. * * * Recognizing Rett Reef off the coast of San Leon, Texas, in Galveston Bay, and all those associated with bringing the project to fruition. Whereas the completion of Rett Reef off the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 23. S. Res. 424. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Government engage the Government of India to seek a swift end to the persecution of, and violence against, religious minorities and human rights defenders in India and a reversal of government policies that discriminate against Muslims and Christians on the basis of the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3123. A bill to provide for the standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Angus S. K  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Optimizing Research Progress Hope and New Cures Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3131. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to expand and clarify the exclusion for orphan drugs under the Drug Price Negotiation Program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Optimizi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Restoring Accountability in the Indian Health Service Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3130. A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to improve the recruitment and retention of employees in the Indian Health Service, restore accountability in the Indian Health Service, improve health services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsore  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 437. A resolution condemning antisemitism at institutions of higher education in the United States and encouraging college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., James Lankford, R-Okla., and Chris Van Hollen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Preventing Child Labor Exploitation Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3139. A bill to ensure that Federal contractors comply with child labor laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventing Child Labor Exploitation Act". SE  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Mark Our Place Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3126. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish or replace a headstone, marker, or medallion for the grave of an eligible Medal of Honor recipient regardless of the recipient's dates of service in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., introduced the "Antisemitism Awareness Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3141. A bill to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Farm to School Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3129. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to reauthorize the farm to school program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Farm to School Act of 2023  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3138. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program; to the Committee on Financ The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Sheldon Whi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3164. A bill to state the policy of the United States with respect to religious freedom in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Combatt  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Children Harmed in Life-Threatening or Dangerous Labor Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3163. A bill to strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., John Fetterman, D-Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Disaster Relief Medicaid Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3120. A bill to provide Medicaid assistance to individuals and families affected by a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 432. A resolution recognizing the fifth commemoration of the antisemitic attack that occurred on October 27, 2018, at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. * * * Recognizing the fifth commemoration of the antisemitic attack that occurred on October 27,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "21st Century Dyslexia Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3121. A bill to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to improve provisions relating to dyslexia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "21st Century Dys  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Con. Res. 23. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy of the United States; to the Committee on Finance. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mike Lee, R-Utah, John Cornyn, R-Texas, James Risch, R-Idaho, Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Roger M  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 427. A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2023 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., She  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3125. A bill to reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "HBCU Africa Partnerships Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3149. A bill to encourage the growth of research partnerships between historically Black colleges and universities and Federal agencies to advance development in sub-Saharan Africa; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 23. S. Res. 425. A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3145. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize fellowships under the Minority Fellowship Program to be awarded for training for professionals in the addiction medicine field; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * *  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Hamas Sanctions Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3166. A bill to prohibit official United States Government business from being conducted in the Gaza Strip or the West Bank, to suspend foreign assistance to the Gaza Strip until Hamas no longer exercises authority over the Gaza Strip, and to require reports and impose sanctions with respect to the provision of services to Hamas, financial transa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Preserving Accountability for National Assets Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3159. A bill to establish a Venezuela Restoration Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Todd Young, R-Ind., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a concurrent resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 23. S. Con. Res. 22. A concurrent resolution expressing support for the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the Family and urging that the United States rejoin this historic declaration; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Josh  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Support Through Loss Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3137. 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 sur  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Unaccompanied Children Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3128. A bill to streamline the reporting of violations against immigrant children in Federal custody, to provide protections for unaccompanied immigrant children, and to ensure safe release to sponsors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Reduce Food Loss and Waste Ac" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3146. A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a voluntary program to reduce food loss and waste, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Redu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 23. S. Res. 423. A resolution recognizing the University of Iowa women's basketball team's historic ``Crossover at Kinnick'' game and the importance of women's sports; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa * * * Recognizing the University of Iowa women's basketball team's his  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 435. A resolution recognizing the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, as "National Veterans Small Business Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cory Booker, D-N.J.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., James Risch, R-Idaho, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Kennedy, R-La., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kevin   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 428. A resolution recognizing women's collegiate athletics and the record-setting Volleyball Day in Nebraska event on August 30, 2023; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb. * * * A resolution recognizing women's collegiate athletics and the record-setting Volleyball Day in Nebraska event on Augus  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Extending Access to Addiction Treatment Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3136. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to extend the requirement for State Medicaid plans to provide coverage for medication-assisted treatment; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "All Students Count Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3152. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Cory   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Micro-Enterprise Assistance and Urgent Investment for Supporting Trade, Recovery Operations and Neighborhood Growth Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3151. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish the Emergency Micro- enterprise Recovery Grant Pilot Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced a resolution on Oct. 24, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 23. S. Res. 426. A resolution designating November 4, 2023, as "National Bison Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., John Thune, R-S.D., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jon Tester, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Emergency Advance Payments Modernization Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3153. A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Historic Roadways Protection Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3148. A bill to prohibit the use of funds by the Secretary of the Interior to finalize and implement certain travel management plans in the State of Utah; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Historic Roadways Protection Act". SEC. 2. Prohibition on use of us  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Promoting Real-Time Information on Cost Expenditure Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3161. A bill to require third-party delivery platforms to follow certain pricing practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promoting Real-time Information on Cost Expenditure Act" or the "PRICE  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 429. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * Expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA)  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Testing and Evaluation Systems for Trusted Artificial Intelligence Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3162. A bill to improve the requirement for the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish testbeds to support the development and testing of trustworthy artificial intelligence systems and to improve interagency coordination in development of such testbeds, a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 430. A resolution designating October 20, 2023, as "National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. * * * Designating October 20, 2023, as "National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3135. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Ted Cruz, R-Texas. * * * TITLE I--Supplem  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Where Are the Terrorists Now Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3132. A bill to require regular reporting to Congress on individuals encountered along a border of the United States or a port of entry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Steve Daines, R-Mont., and John Kennedy, R-La. *  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Promoting National Security and Preserving Access to Public Land in Southern Nevada Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3134. A bill to amend the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area Act to adjust the boundary of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, to amend the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 to include the city of North Las Vegas, Nevada,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Protecting Survivors From Traumatic Brain Injury Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3144. A bill to protect survivors from brain injury by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect data on the prevalence of brain injuries resulting from domestic and sexual violence; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsore  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3127. A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the production and use of certain single-use plastic products and packaging, to improve the responsibility of producers in the design, collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of consumer products and packaging, to prevent pollution from consumer products and pack  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Job Creation Through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3156. 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 Energy and Natural Resources. * *  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 438. A resolution congratulating Coco Gauff for her inspiring victory at this year's US Open Tennis Championships; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * Congratulating Coco Gauff for her inspiring victory at this year's US Open Tennis Champion  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3165. A bill to help persons in the United States experiencing homelessness and significant behavioral health issues, including substance use disorder, by authorizing a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services to assist State and local governments, continuums of care, community-bas  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "REO Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3133. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize the Reentry Employment Opportunities Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "REO Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Reent  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3155. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the denial of deduction for certain excessive employee remuneration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Tammy Baldwin, D-W  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "Flood Protection and Infrastructure Resilience Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3147. A bill to modify Department of Agriculture programs to improve flood protection and infrastructure resiliency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Don't Develop Obstructive Infrastructure on Our Terrain Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3122. A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to provide for the denial of certain applications for solar or wind energy development projects right-of-way applications; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho * * *  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 434. A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Rick Scott, R-Fla., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Tim Scot  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Child Labor Accountability Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3142. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to expand the prohibition related to child labor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., and Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Further Strengthening America's Supply Chain and National Security Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3143. A bill to establish postmarket reporting requirements for pharmaceuticals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "IMF Accountability Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3150. A bill to prohibit representatives of the United States from voting at the International Monetary Fund for any Special Drawing Rights allocations, quota increases, or policy modifications that would benefit certain countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 439. A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2023; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * Supporting afterschool p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3158. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States on strategies under Medicaid and CHIP to increase mental health and substance use disorder care provider education, training, recruitment, and retention; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ste  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "More Behavioral Health Providers Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3157. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for incentives under the Medicare health professional shortage area bonus program to practitioners furnishing mental health and substance use disorder services; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Steve  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced the "Ensuring Representation for Survivors Act " on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3124. A bill to expand and improve the Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program to ensure legal assistance is provided for survivors in proceedings related to domestic violence and sexual assault, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3154. A bill to improve the effectiveness of tribal child support enforcement agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tribal Child Support Enforcement Act". SEC. 2. Improving the effectiveness  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Young African Leaders Initiative Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3160. 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 Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short titles. This Act may be cited as the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 433. A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. Whereas the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 26. S. Res. 436. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek". Whereas bats are vital   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Unemployment Insurance Modernization and Recession Readiness Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. S. 3140. A bill to modernize unemployment compensation benefits; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Jack Reed, D-R.I., Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTIO  more