WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Federal Government Advertising Equity Accountability Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6467. A bill to require a report on expenditures for contracts for advertising services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., and Barbara Lee, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a concurrent resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Con. Res. 75. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a concurrent resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Con. Res. 76. Concurrent resolution recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolut  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6445. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of audiology services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "No Abortion Coverage for Medicaid Act " on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6459. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to limit demonstration projects related to abortion under Medicaid and CHIP; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Bob Good, R-Va., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "No Taxpayer Abortions for Unaccompanied Minors Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6460. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from issuing, finalizing, implementing, or enforcing any rule or guidance to facilitate abortions or access to abortions for an unaccompanied alien child; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Trent Kelly, R-Mis  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 851. A resolution expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the naming of new or undedicated facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs after women veterans and minority veterans in order to reflect the diversity of all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States; to the Committee on Veterans' A  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Undoing National Lead Emissions Through Authorizing Directed Education from DOT Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6446. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish an education program on unleaded aviation gasoline, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jay Obernolte,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6447. A bill to prohibit certain actions with respect to certain marine reef species, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Resilient Employment and Authorization Determination to Increase the National Employment of Serving Spouses Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6462. A bill to retain Federal employees who are spouses of a member of the armed forces or the Foreign Service when relocating due to an involuntary transfer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H.J. Res. 99. A joint resolution to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Dina Titus, D-Nev., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Mario Diaz  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 858. A resolution acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Nikema Williams, D  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced legislation on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6425. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to develop and coordinate an artificial intelligence initiative among the Five Eyes countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 859. A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2023; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "JADC2 Implementation Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6444. A bill to accelerate the identification of solutions to the challenges of the Joint Force by assigning to specific components of the Department of Defense certain responsibilities for the delivery of essential integrated joint warfighting capabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6443. A bill to take certain land in the State of California into trust for the benefit of the Jamul Indian Village of California Tribe, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act". SEC. 2. Land to b  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H.J. Res. 98. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6484. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurance coverage continuity for former foster youth; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Dwight Evans, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Shielding Children's Retinas from Egregious Exposure on the Net Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6429. A bill to require certain interactive computer services to adopt and operate technology verification measures to ensure that users of the platform are not minors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. *   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 854. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 8, 2023, as "National First- Generation College Celebration Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Kevi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "No Fees for EFTs Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6487. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to prohibit health plans from imposing fees on health care providers for electronic funds transfers and health care payment and remittance advice transactions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, fo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Safeguarding Honest Speech Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6432. A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce measures requiring certain employees to refer to an individual by the preferred pronouns of such individual or a name other than the legal name of such individual, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cos  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Restore Honor to Service Members Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6470. A bill to provide for outreach to build awareness among former members of the Armed Forces of the process established pursuant to section 527 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 for the review of discharge characterizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in add  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Medicare Economic Security Solutions Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6490. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit the penalty for late enrollment under part B of the Medicare Program to 15 percent and twice the period of no enrollment, and to exclude periods of COBRA, retiree, and VA coverage from such late enrollment penalty; to the Committee on Energy and Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health Justice Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6451. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to States, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and political subdivisions thereof to hire, employ, train, and dispatch mental health professionals to respond in lieu of law enforcement officers in emergencies involving one or more persons with a mental illness o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Foreign Interference in Ballot Measures Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6471. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with State or local ballot initiatives or referenda and recall elections; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis.,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 861. A resolution calling on Azerbaijan to immediately comply with international commitments regarding the release and treatment of prisoners of war, hostages, and other detained persons; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and David G. Valadao, R-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6474. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. NEPA review.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6476. A bill to adjust the boundary of the Sacramento- San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Ranching Without Red Tape Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6441. A bill to allow holders of certain grazing permits to make minor range improvements and to require that the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior respond to requests for range improvements within 30 days, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Ag  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Strengthening Our Workforce Act" on Nov. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6480. A bill to provide for conditional lawful permanent residency for certain aliens; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Angie Craig, D-Minn., and Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strengthening Our Workforce Act of 20  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Confronting Police Violence Against Children Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6456. A bill to direct the National Institute of Justice to collect, study, and analyze data on incidents in which children have been seriously harmed or killed by law enforcement officers who were acting in their capacity as law enforcement officers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Minority Entrepreneurship Grant Program Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6457. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a grant program to create or expand programs at minority-serving institutions relating to minority entrepreneurship and business ownership, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3261. A bill to require the Federal Government to produce a national adaptation and resilience strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Bill Cassidy, R-La., Jack Reed, D-R.I.,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Puerto Rico Status Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3231. A bill to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Res  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3247. A bill to safeguard the humane treatment of pregnant women by ensuring the presumption of release and prohibiting shackling, restraining, and other inhumane treatment of pregnant detained noncitizens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumentha  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3273. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to remove the overtime wages exemption for certain employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard B  more