WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the legislation on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3229. A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from restricting the use of convertible virtual currency by a person to purchase goods or services for the person's own use, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on restricting use of convertible virtual currency by a person to purchase goods   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced the "Typhoon Mawar Reconstruction Act" on Nov. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6478. A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide certain assistance for Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and the Judiciar  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced legislation on Nov. 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6488. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain tax benefits related to empowerment zones to the District of Columbia; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. District of Columbia treated as empowerment zone. * * * Summary: This bill designates an empowerment zone in the District of Columbia  more

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. 19 -- Del. Gregorio Sablan, D-N.M., introduced the "Fostering Family Cohesion Nationwide Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6437. A bill to extend eligibility for programs under title IV of the Social Security Act to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, and Dels. James Moylan, R-Guam, Amata Radewagen, R-A.S., Stacey   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. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "Effective Money for Pupils: Overcoming Washington's Educational Regulation Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6458. A bill to terminate the Office for Elementary and Secondary Education of the Department of Education and provide block grants to States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Effective Money for Pupils:   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. 22 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 852. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day and recognizing annually the first Tuesday in May as National High School Seniors' Voter Registration Day; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of National High School Seniors Voter Registration Day a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6461. A bill to ensure that claims for benefits under the Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in a fair and timely manner, to better protect miners from pneumoconiosis (commonly known as "black lung disease"), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on W  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. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 853. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of the week of November 5 through November 11, 2023, as "Drowsy Driving Prevention Week"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del. * * * Expressing support for the  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. Res. 856. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that southwest Florida is an economic, demographic, agricultural, and environmental treasure with many inherent benefits that should be recognized, acknowledged, and appreciated; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Mario Di  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. 19 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced legislation on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. H.R. 6334. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to relocate a memorial honoring the 9 Air Force crew members who lost their lives in an airplane crash in the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests during a training mission on August 31, 1982; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Rel  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 857. A resolution honoring and remembering the victims of the crash of American Airlines Flight 587 in Rockaway Queens, New York, on November 12, 2001, and extending the sincerest condolences of the citizens of the United States to the families and friends of those individuals; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructur  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. 20 -- Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, introduced the "Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6482. A bill to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands  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. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced a joint resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H.J. Res. 100. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure"; to the Committee on Financial Services. The joint resolution is   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Stopping Terrorists Online Presence and Holding Accountable Tech Entities Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6463. A bill to require the publication of the terms of service of certain social media company platforms; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Our Money in China Transparency Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6426. A bill to require annual reporting on the availability of Federal funds to persons and entities of China and activities conducted in collaboration with China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determine  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced the "Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6464. A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for more efficient hearings on nuclear facility construction applications, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Efficient Nuclear Licensing Hearings Act". SEC. 2. Up  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. 20 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced legislation on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6481. A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to reimburse the fee for an expression of interest if the expression of interest becomes inactive, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Expression of interest term and fee reimbursement.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6427. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to allow disabled individuals with incurable terminal illnesses listed on the Compassionate Allowance list to receive disability insurance benefits without a waiting period, to prohibit concurrent receipt of disability insurance benefits and unemployment   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark., introduced the "Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6428. A bill to help individuals receiving disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act obtain rehabilitative services and return to the workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. SEC. 2. Informatio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Preserving Life-saving Access to Specialty Medicines in America Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6465. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a phase-in for plasma-derived products under the manufacturer discount program; 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 th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "Grant Reform And NIH Transparency Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6483. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require greater transparency and accountability within the grant-making process of the National Institutes of Health; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Grant Reform And NIH Transparency Act of 2023"  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. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "AI Labeling Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6466. A bill to require disclosures for AI-generated content, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 jurisdiction of the c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6485. A bill to ensure that organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to continue to provide services for children; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Lloyd  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced legislation on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6448. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a study to compare the effects of allowing certain aircraft certified under part 23 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to operate under part 121 of such title, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cospons  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Supporting Community Lenders Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6486. A bill to establish the position of Coordinator for Community Financial Institutions within the Small Business Administration to enhance the performance of community financial institutions and support access to capital for small business concerns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6449. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to reauthorize the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., and Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J. * * * S  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Assistance for Rural Community Hospitals Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6430. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend Medicare-dependent hospital and Medicare low-volume hospital payments, and to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to carry out a report on Medicare rural hospital classifications; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is c  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. 22 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 855. A resolution recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self- government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington,   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. 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Ban Water Beads Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6468. A bill to provide that certain water beads products shall be considered banned hazardous products under section 8 of the Consumer Product Safety Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, introduced the "Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6489. A bill to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide that Village Corporations shall not be required to convey land in trust to the State of Alaska for the establishment of Municipal Corporations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced the "Farmland Security Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6469. A bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to remove the limitation on the amount of a civil penalty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and Dusty Johnson, R-S.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced the "Preserve Access to Rapid Ambulance Emergency Medical Treatment Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6433. A bill to preserve access to emergency medical services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fal  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Combating Fentanyl and Financial Crimes Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6434. A bill to require the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to publish an annual Financial Trend Analysis describing illicit financial schemes and methods related to the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bil  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. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 860. A resolution expressing support for raising awareness about the growing population of young adults living with chronic health conditions in the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for con  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced the "Making Aid for Local Disasters Equal Now Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6435. A bill to ensure that a declaration for a major disaster or emergency is made on a timely basis, rural areas receive assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Making Aid for Local Disasters  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., introduced the "Stopping Pharma's Ripoffs and Drug Savings For All Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6436. A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to prevent double patenting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stopping Pharma's Ripoffs and Drug Savings For All Act". SEC. 2. Prevention of double patenting.  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. 22 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 862. A resolution urging members of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization to refuse airport access to Iranian airlines sanctioned by the United States, to encourage these members to apply sanctions against such airlines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6438. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend expensing of environmental remediation costs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Brownfields Redevelopment Tax   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., introduced the "Pre-Apprenticeship Wrap-around Support Services Fund Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6439. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to make grants to eligible applicants to provide stipends to individuals enrolled in a pre-apprenticeship program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pre-Appren  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Workforce Reentry Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6472. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to codify a grant program to promote and assist in the reentry of justice-involved individuals into the workforce; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "Community Connect Grant Program Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6473. A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to reauthorize the Community Connect Grant Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of suc  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. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "No ICBMs or Drones for Iran Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6453. A bill to require reports on and impose sanctions with respect to Iran's development of space-launch vehicles, intercontinental ballistic missiles, and unmanned aerial systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6440. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for purposes of the tax on private foundation excess business holdings to treat as outstanding any employee-owned stock purchased by a business enterprise pursuant to certain employee stock ownership retirement plans; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Certain purchases of employee  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Nov. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6479. A bill to limit the availability of a plea deal for any person responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Limitation on plea deal.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced the "Health Disparity Zones Act" on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6475. A bill to provide for the designation of areas as Health Disparity Zones to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in such areas, 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  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. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Chemical Tax Repeal Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6454. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise taxes on taxable chemicals and taxable substances; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., and Mike Carey, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Chemical Tax Rep  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. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Climate Displaced Persons Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6455. A bill to establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate- displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in  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. 20 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Nov. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6477. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform the process for inspection of applicants for admission; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Carter, R-Texas, Keith Self, R-Texas, Clay Higgins, R-La., and Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. * * * TITLE I--Inspection of applicants for admission TITLE II--Imm  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. 20 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced the "Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act" on Nov. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6491. A bill to authorize the seizure and forfeiture of assets of Russian kleptocrats, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., introduced the "Fill the Lake Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6442. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to ensure full pool levels of Flathead Lake in Montana in accordance with certain requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fill the Lake Act". SEC. 2. Regulation of Pool Level of Flathead Lake.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Access to Capital Creates Economic Strength and Supports Rural America Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3242. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to revise the shareholder threshold for registration under that Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urb  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3239. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to fingerprint noncitizen minors entering the United States who are suspected of being victims of human trafficking, to require the Secretary to publicly disclose the number of such minors who are fingerprinted by U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "XXX" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3279. A bill to promote equity in advanced coursework and programs at elementary and secondary schools; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ad  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., introduced the "Poarch Band of Creek Indians Parity Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3263. A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Poarch Band of Creek Indians  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Peer Support Services Center of Excellence Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3259. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and expand technical assistance and support for recovery community organizations and peer support networks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "ALS Better Care Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3258. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of ALS-related services under the Medicare program for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  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. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 456. A resolution designating November 2023 as "National College Application Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. * * * Designating November 2023 as "National College Application Month". Wher  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3250. A bill to provide remote access to court proceedings for victims of the 1988 Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Remote access to court proceedings for victims of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scot  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Focus on Learning Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3266. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to conduct a study regarding the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools, and to establish a pilot program of awarding grants to enable certain schools to create a school environment free of mobile devices; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill i  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 12. S. Res. 453. A resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Texas Christian University; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Texas Christian University. Whereas, in 2023, Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Direct Hire to Fight Fires Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3268. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide direct hire authority to appoint individuals to Federal wildland firefighting and firefighting support positions in the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Healthcare Opportunities for Patriots in Exile Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3276. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow certain alien veterans to be paroled into the United States to receive health care furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Healthcare Oppor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Immigrant Veterans Eligibility Tracking System Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3278. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to identify each alien who is serving, or has served, in the Armed Forces of the United States on the application of any such alien for an immigration benefit or the placement of any such alien in an immigration enforcement proceeding, and for other pur  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Veterans Visa and Protection Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3280. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a veterans visa program to permit veterans who have been removed from the United States to return as immigrants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veterans Visa and Prote  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Lincoln Home National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3251. A bill to modify the boundary of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in the State of Illinois; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lincoln Home National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act". SEC. 2. Lincoln   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Building Safer Streets Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3246. A bill to provide for consideration of all modes of transportation and all road users in certain highway and transit programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Building Safer Streets Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Manual o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3281. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure that consumers can make informed decisions in choosing between meat products such as beef and imitation meat products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Winnebago Land Transfer Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3230. A bill to transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from the Army Corps of Engineers to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take such lands into trust for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Joni Ernst  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3240. A bill to require senior Department of State officials to maintain security clearances and to require the Secretary of State to notify Congress when the security clearances of such officials are suspended or revoked; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 457. A resolution honoring the distinguished service of Captain Samuel Farmer of the United States Marine Corps and the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment; considered and agreed to. * * * Honoring the distinguished service of Captain Samuel Farmer of the United States Marine Corps and the  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. 23 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Saving Transit Art Resources Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3275. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow certain funds to be used for incremental costs of incorporating art into facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced the "Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College Affiliated Areas Establishment Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3241. A bill to establish the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Jefferson College as affiliated areas of the Natchez Historical Park, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Service Academies District of Columbia Equality Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3265. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the number of individuals from the District of Columbia who may be appointed to military service academies; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Service Academies District of Colum  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "No Work with Adversaries Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3228. A bill to prohibit certain members and former members of the Armed Forces from accepting employment with government entities of the People's Republic of China or the Russian Federation; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * *   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced the "Improving Veterans' Experience Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3256. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Veterans Experience Office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Veterans' Experience Act of 2023". SE  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 455. A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, the 30th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange, and the 20th anniversary of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * Recognizing the 40t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 455. A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, the 30th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange, and the 20th anniversary of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * Recognizing the 40t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "Fiscal Stability Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3262. A bill to establish a commission on fiscal stability and reform; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Todd Young, R-Ind., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 12. S. Res. 450. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. * * * Expressing th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Prohibiting Nationalization of American Companies and Investments Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3269. A bill to prohibit funding for the Government of Ukraine for the nationalization of strategic assets; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prohibiting Nationalization of American Companies and Investments Act of 2023". SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3264. A bill to establish a manufactured housing community improvement grant program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Jon Tester, D-Mont. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced legislation on Nov. 8, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3249. A bill to designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the "Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Designation of Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic. * * * Summa  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. 19 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 12. S. Res. 452. A resolution designating October 30, 2023, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Sher  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "USSC Emergency Supplemental Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3238. A bill to make a supplemental appropriation to the Secretary of State to carry out the mission and activities of the United States Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Temporary Family Visitation Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3255. A bill to establish a new nonimmigrant category for alien relatives of United States citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to enter the United States temporarily for family purposes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3271. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people, in recognition of their highly distinguished service in the Vietnam war and the fight against communism; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Thom Tillis, R-N.C.,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3233. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the occurrence of diabetes in Medicare beneficiaries by extending coverage under Medicare for medical nutrition therapy services to such beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes; to the Committee on Finance. The bil  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3260. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a working group to formulate recommendations for standardizing the measurements of loneliness and isolation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "Tax Cuts for Veterans Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3243. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude all military retirement and related benefits from Federal income tax; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tax Cuts for Veterans Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Exclusion of all military retirement and related bene  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "End Iranian Terrorism Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3235. A bill to require a strategy to counter the role of the People's Republic of China in evasion of sanctions imposed by the United States with respect to Iran, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Hire Student Veterans Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3274. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide the work opportunity tax credit with respect to hiring veterans who are receiving educational assistance under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or Defense; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. *  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3254. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow expenses for parents to be taken into account as medical expenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lowering Costs for Caregivers Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 454. A resolution designating November 8, 2023, as ``National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Day'' and celebrating the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in education and the workforce in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced legislation on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3267. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 Dakota Avenue South in Huron, South Dakota, as the "First Lieutenant Thomas Michael Martin Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. * * * SECTION 1. First Lieu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Rural Economic-Development Assistance and Consultation to Help Our Tribes Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3270. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish a budgetary Tribal Government consultation process at the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forest  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Temperature Endorsement for Multiperil Policies Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3253. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Temperature Endorsement for Multiperil Polici  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Abolish Government DEI Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3252. A bill to terminate the authorities of certain entities of the Federal Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Abolish Government DEI Act". SEC. 2. Termination of authority.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3248. A bill to prohibit money services businesses from engaging in any transaction that involves a central bank digital currency issued by the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. *   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced legislation on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3277. A bill to amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Reauthorization of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmosp  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced a resolution on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 12. S. Res. 451. A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitabl  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Paperwork Burden Reduction Act" on Nov. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3227. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an alternative manner of furnishing certain health insurance coverage statements to individuals; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Todd Young, R-Ind., and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Patriot Bill of Rights" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3237. A bill to amend the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to ensure claimants are adequately informed regarding filing a Federal cause of action; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Patriot Bill of Rights". SEC. 2. Information regarding Federal cause of actions relating to water   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Ensuring Accurate Payments to Specialty Pharmacies Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3245. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct surveys of non-retail pharmacy drug prices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Helping Seniors Lower Their Health Care Costs Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3244. A bill to amend the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 to extend funding outreach and assistance for low-income programs; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Helping Seniors Lower Their Health Care Costs Act". SEC. 2. Extensio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced legislation on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3257. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend to Black veterans of World War II, and surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of such veterans, eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bil  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3236. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage of ambulance services that do not include transportation; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Finding Alternatives to Mass Incarceration: Lives Improved by Ending Separation Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3272. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to divert certain parents of minor children, expectant parents, and other caregivers from incarceration and into comprehensive programs providing resources, services, and training to those individuals and their families; to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Government Surveillance Reform Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3234. A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Elizabeth  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Merit-Based Educational Reforms and Institutional Transparency Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 12. S. 3232. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the standards for accreditation of an institution of higher education to assess the institution's adoption of admissions practices that refrain from preferential treatment in admissions based on an applicant's relationship to alumni of  more