WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Enabling Farmer, Food Worker, Environmental, & Climate Targets Through Innovative, Values-Aligned, & Equitable Food Procurement Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6569. A bill to improve purchasing of food by the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Bonnie Watson   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced the "Holding Agencies Accountable Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6514. A bill to require agencies to notify the Archivist of the date on which a final rule is submitted to Congress and the Government Accountability Office; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case f  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the "Speculative Ticketing Oversight and Prohibition Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6568. A bill to prohibit speculative ticketing as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Specula  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., introduced legislation on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6546. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to allow certain activities to be carried out with regard to certain fish held in captivity or a controlled environment; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Fish held in captivity or controlled environment.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6570. A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to reform certain authorities and to provide greater transparency and oversight; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Keeping Our Manufacturers From Being Unfairly Taxed While Championing Health Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6495. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that low alcohol by volume kombucha is exempt from any excise taxes and any regulations under chapter 53 of such Code which are imposed on alcoholic beverages; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Colorado Energy Prosperity Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6547. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from implementing the Draft Resource Management Plan and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Colorado River Valley Field Office and Grand Junction Field Office Resource Management Plans; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Deploying American Blockchains Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6572. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to take actions necessary and appropriate to promote the competitiveness of the United States related to the deployment, use, application, and competitiveness of blockchain technology or other distributed ledger technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6586. A bill to require a strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries to the Taliban, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Strategy to oppose financial or material support by foreign countries to the Taliban. SEC. 2. Report on direct cash assistance programs in Afghanistan. SEC. 3. Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Valve Safety Fairness Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6496. A bill to require the Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to apply the final rule relating to valve installation and minimum rupture detection standards to Type A gas gathering lines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Confirmation of Congressional Observer Access Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6513. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to confirm the requirement that States allow access to designated congressional election observers to observe the election administration procedures in congressional elections; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joseph  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Never Again Education Reauthorization Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6516. A bill to reauthorize the Director of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to support Holocaust education programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Jo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced the "Opioid Crisis Workforce Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6587. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to enhance technical assistance and support for communities impacted by substance use disorders; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Opioid Crisis Workforce Act". SEC. 2. Technical assi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6497. A bill to amend the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act to improve that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., and Mike Flood, R-Neb. * * * S  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Billionaire Minimum Income Tax Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6498. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a minimum tax on certain wealthy taxpayers that takes into account unrealized gains; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., James McGovern,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Civilian Harm Transparency in Partnerships Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6517. A bill to direct the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress annual reports on civilian casualties caused by certain operations of foreign governments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Workforce Data for Analyzing and Tracking Automation Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6518. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to take initiatives to measure the impact of automation on the workforce in order to inform workforce development strategies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "International Financial Institution Counter Terrorism Accountability Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6588. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to assess whether international financial institutions, such as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Monetary Fund, are sufficiently focused on preventing terrorist financing; to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Prevent the Financing of Terrorism Through the Drug Trade Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6589. A bill to require a report on terrorist financing in the Americas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced the "Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6499. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "No PFAS in Cosmetics Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6519. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Ann Kuster, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly Expanded Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6590. A bill to improve access to the Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly, 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 for consideration of such p  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced the "Professional Growth and Retention Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6548. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide local areas more flexibility in the use of funds for incumbent workforce training programs; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Professional Growth and Retention Act". SE  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Atomic Energy Advancement Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6544. A bill to advance the benefits of nuclear energy by enabling efficient, timely, and predictable licensing, regulation, and deployment of nuclear energy technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Foreign Affairs, for a pe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "No Representation Without Legal Immigration Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6520. A bill to exclude individuals who are not citizens of the United States from the number of persons used to determine the apportionment of Representatives and the number of electoral votes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Jeff Van Drew,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, introduced the "Encouraging Success Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6591. A bill to amend section 8(a) of the Small Business Act to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to regularly reassess the asset and net worth thresholds for qualifying as an economically disadvantaged individual, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Fairness in Airspace Includes Residents Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6549. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to adjust certain requirements with respect to sovereignty and use of airspace, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Military Servicemembers' Data Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6573. A bill to prohibit data brokers from selling, reselling, trading, licensing, or otherwise providing for consideration lists of military servicemembers to a covered nation; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Tom Cole, R-Okla., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6501. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to improve the calculation and reduce the taxpayer cost of payment errors under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6521. A bill to authorize a Law Enforcement Education Grant program to encourage students to pursue a career in law enforcement; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., and Clay Higgins, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Fight Book Bans Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6592. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants to local educational agencies to cover the costs of challenges to determinations not to discontinue the use of specific instructional materials, or the availability of specific school library materials, in public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes; t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Empowering Immigration Courts Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6574. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the contempt authority of immigration judges, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Empowering Immigration Courts Act". SEC. 2. Contempt authority of immigration judges.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Codifying SAVE Plan Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6593. A bill to require that the regulations related to SAVE Plan shall have the force and effect of enacted law; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and Del. Eleanor Ho  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Airport and Airway Extension Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6503. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6494. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Protect American Gun Exporters Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6504. A bill to prohibit actions to carry out the Department of Commerce's pause in the issuance of new export licenses for certain exports under the Commerce Control List; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Sam Graves, R-Mo., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., A  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6493. A bill to limit the involvement of Federal agencies in voter registration activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Accountability, Science, Space, and Technology, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to b  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preventing the Recycling of Immigrants is Necessary for Trafficking Suspension Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6522. 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. C  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Southern Border Transparency Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6523. A bill to require the Department of Homeland Security to publish various publications and reports regarding the number of aliens seeking entry along the southern border of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6524. A bill to authorize the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish an apprenticeship program and to establish a pilot program on cybersecurity training for veterans and members of the Armed Forces transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes; to the Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., introduced the "Wildfire Resilient Communities Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6525. A bill to provide mandatory funding for hazardous fuels reduction projects on certain Federal land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as f  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6526. A bill to facilitate the efficient licensing and deployment of advanced civilian nuclear technologies; 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  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., introduced the "Just USDA Standards and Transparency Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6527. A bill to enhance civil rights accountability and enforcement in the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Troy Carter, D-La., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., David   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Fentanyl Reduction Engrained by Economic Deterrence Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6505. A bill to amend the Fentanyl Sanctions Act to strengthen the imposition of sanctions under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently de  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "PRC Accountability and Divestment Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6528. A bill to encourage State and local governments to prohibit certain investment activities in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, and Carlos A. Gimenez  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Washington's Trail--1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6506. A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating Washington's Trail - 1753 as a national historic trail, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Re  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6543. A bill to prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Hidden Fe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Protecting All Parents and Adoptees Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6529. A bill to establish a national registry to provide for the linking of State and tribal responsible father registries to facilitate the timely notification of adoption proceedings to out-of-State possible biological fathers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Mobile Post Office Relief Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6575. A bill to amend chapter 4 of title 39, United States Code, to require the Postal Service to use a mobile retail unit to provide retail postal services to an area when the post office for such area is temporarily unable to provide such services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced the "Energy Parity Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6530. A bill to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to provide for energy parity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Accountability for NYCHA Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6550. A bill to require the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide a report to the Congress on the non-compliance of the New York City Housing Authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Accountability  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Heroes Earned Affordable Lifts Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6551. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the payments or allowances that individuals, including veterans service organizations, receive for transportation of veterans to or from facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Housing for America's Middle Class Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6552. A bill to Require the Government Accountability Office to study and recommend a definition for workforce housing; to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 fa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Full-Service Community School Expansion Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6576. A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Rashi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Surveillance Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6577. A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to require the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to appoint amicus curiae assist such court in the consideration of each application for an order or review under title I of that Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in additio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Mark Our Place Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6507. 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.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6542. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6578. A bill to establish the Commission to Study Acts of Antisemitism in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Max Miller, R-Ohio, Jared Moskowitz  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Flex Fuel Fairness Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6508. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that flexible fuel vehicles may use certain gram per mile carbon dioxide values for purposes of determining fleet average carbon dioxide standards for certain vehicles; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6545. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make improvements to the physician fee schedule under the Medicare 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 the Speaker, in each c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Hydrogen Safety and Environmental Responsibility Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6510. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to study certain composite material pipelines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each ca  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Voluntary Information-Sharing System Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6509. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a confidential voluntary information-sharing system to encourage the sharing of pipeline safety data, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Broadening Online Opportunities Through Simple Technologies Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6554. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against tax for the purchase of communications signal boosters in areas with inadequate broadband internet access service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosp  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "CNL Update Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6555. A bill to modify the competitive need limitation with respect to the generalized system of preferences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "CNL Update Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Modification of competit  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., introduced the "Serious Noise Reduction Efforts Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6556. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for certain noise mitigation near San Francisco International Airport, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., and Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced legislation on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6557. A bill to direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to conduct a study on certain grace periods under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Study and report on grace periods under Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Congressional Pension Accountability Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6579. A bill to provide that, if an individual is expelled from Congress, any Member service previously rendered by that individual shall be noncreditable for purposes of determining eligibility for or the amount of any benefits which might otherwise be payable out of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund based on  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Enabling Necessary Discipline with the Defense of Executives' Endeavors to Properly Staff Their Agencies with Trustworthy Employees Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6558. A bill to prohibit the issuance of the rule entitled "Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles" or any successor rule; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "All Participating in Process Reaching Informed Solutions for Everyone Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6559. A bill to provide for the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to ensure that certain aviation roundtables may appoint technical representatives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony C  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Responsive Employees Support Productive Educated Congressional Talk Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6561. A bill to provide for certain requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration in response to requests for information by Congress, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Anna G. Es  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Restore Everyone's Sleep Tonight Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6562. A bill to provide for a nighttime airport access restriction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., and Brad Sherman, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Training Responsible and Informed National VA Employees Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6531. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a training program for certain senior executives and supervisors employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Renewable Chemicals Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6532. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide credits for the production of renewable chemicals and investments in renewable chemical production facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "No Kill Switches in Cars Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6563. A bill to repeal a requirement for the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to advanced impaired driving technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Land And National Defense Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6580. A bill to require that a foreign purchaser of agricultural land be subject to the same restrictions as are applicable to United States citizens and nationals in the home country of such foreign purchaser; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Bob Good, R-Va., Clay H  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Urban Indian Health Parity Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6533. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require a Federal medical assistance percentage of 100 percent for urban Indian organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Sharice Davids, D-Kan. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., introduced the "Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6534. A bill to establish a home-based telemental health care demonstration program for purposes of increasing mental health and substance use services in rural medically underserved populations and for individuals in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospons  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "IMF Accountability Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6502. 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 Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6581. A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn R. Grothman, R-W  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Emergency Migration Response Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6535. A bill to provide for an emergency response by the Department of Homeland Security to migration surges, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced the "Reforming Energy-Efficient Buildings and Appliances Tax Exemptions Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6536. A bill to provide that local governments may receive grants to carry out HOMES rebate programs and high- efficiency electric home rebate programs in States in which the applicable State energy office is not carrying out such a program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Farm Credit Adjustment Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6564. A bill to allow the Farm Credit Administration the option to examine low-risk Farm Credit System institutions under a 24-month cycle; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Farm Credit Adjustment Act". SEC. 2. FA  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6585. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short- term workforce programs; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., and Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Fast Lane for Youths Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6565. A bill to establish a system to expedite gate passes and flight access procedures to allow caregivers, parents, and guardians to accompany minors and passengers needing assistance to their flights; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequ  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "REWARD Experience Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6537. A bill to waive General Schedule qualification standards related to work experience for nurses at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "REWARD Experience Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Waiver with respect to expe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "VA Correct Compensation Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6538. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a definition of "establishment, determination, or adjustment of employee compensation" for purposes of the collective bargaining of certain Department of Veterans Affairs employees; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Bost, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced legislation on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6582. A bill to establish the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Establishment. There is established a commission to be known as the "Digital Literacy and Equity Commission" (in this Act referred to as the "Commission"). SEC. 2. Duties. SEC. 3. Membership. SEC. 4  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced the "Refuge System Protection Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6583. A bill to authorize the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to seek compensation for injuries to trust resources and to use funds received as that compensation to restore, replace, or acquire equivalent resources, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert J. W  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., introduced the "Encouraging Innovation and Protecting Consumers Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6584. A bill to restore the functions of the Office of Innovation of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Encouraging Innovation and Protecting Consumers Act". SEC. 2. Resto  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6539. A bill to promote United States-Mongolia trade by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports from Mongolia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Stronger Schools Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6566. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to local educational agencies to make physical improvements at the elementary schools and secondary schools served by such agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6567. A bill to require the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a Territorial Disaster Recovery Program to continuously identify, monitor, and address factors and capability gaps that hinder the execution and completion of recovery activities relating to major disasters by eligible   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Tigertail Historical Tree Island Repatriation Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6540. A bill to realign L-29 at full Federal expense for the Miccosukee Tribe to expand the area for the Tigertail camp, which is a residential area; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., introduced the "Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6492. A bill to improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "Justifiable Use of Money for Peace Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6511. A bill to prohibit the United States from soliciting or accepting funds from United States citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States as a condition of their repatriation from Israel and other nations during the period of evacuation, as a result of the Hamas terrorist attacks, and for other pu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced the "Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6512. A bill to prohibit the sale of food that is, or contains, unsafe poppy seeds; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act". SEC. 2. Findings; purpose. SEC. 3. Unsafe poppy seeds as adulterants in food. SEC. 4. Poppy seed  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Ranching Without Red Tape Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3322. 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 Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 463. A resolution recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for supporting veterans and raising awareness about important county resources available to help veterans transition to civilian life; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Voter Choice Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3313. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to support State and local governments making a transition to ranked choice voting; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Voter Choice Act". SEC. 2. Assistan  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Saving Americans in Foreign Evacuations Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3299. A bill to provide that United States citizens evacuating Israel shall not be required to reimburse the United States Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3303. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Robert Case  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3284. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced legislation on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3287. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for supportive services for very low- income veterans families to include former members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supportive Services for N  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced legislation on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3330. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study on the fiduciary duties of pharmacy benefit managers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Study on fiduciary duties of pharma  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Expose Hospitals Violating Price Transparency Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3327. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish a list of hospitals found to be in noncompliance with the hospital price transparency rule; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Fair Warning Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3283. A bill to amend the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to support workers who are subject to an employment loss, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on Nov. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 460. A resolution supporting the United States dollar as the reserve currency of the world and combating the economic influence of the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Chris Van Holl  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3304. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Se  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3294. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act with respect to reimbursements under the child and adult care food program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Br  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Disclosing Investments in Foreign Adversaries Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3286. A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend the rules of the Commission relating to disclosures by advisors of private funds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Locality Pay Equity Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3308. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to limit the number of local wage areas allowable within a General Schedule pay locality; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and John Fetterman, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Shor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3309. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide rural partnership program grants and rural partnership technical assistance grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3305. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to minimum participation standards for pension plans and qualified trusts; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S.J. Res. 49. 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 a "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Justice for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3336. A bill to provide compensation for United States victims of Libyan state-sponsored terrorism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., and Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Medical Nutrition Therapy Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3297. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Medical Nutrition Therapy Act  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Supporting Seniors With Opioid Use Disorder Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3326. A bill to improve access to opioid use disorder treatment services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supporting Seniors with Opioid Use Disorder Act of 2023". SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "No ICBMs or Drones for Iran Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3334. 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 Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced the "Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment Act" on Nov. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3291. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family-sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Se  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Safeguarding Honest Speech Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3318. 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 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Nov. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 461. A resolution congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * Congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series. Whereas, on November 1, 2023, the Texas Rangers (referred  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced legislation on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3285. A bill to rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butte, Montana, as the "Charlie Dowd VA Clinic"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Findings. SEC. 2. Designation of Charlie Dowd VA Clinic. * * * Summary: This bill designates the community-based outpatient clinic of   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3328. A bill to exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a hom  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3323. A bill to establish the Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Immigration Custody, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Richar  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 462. A resolution emphasizing the urgency of responding to attacks in Israel and the greater region from the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., John Thune,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3296. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and modify employer educational assistance programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Support for Universities and Colleges to Champion the Educational Success of Survivors Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3306. A bill to establish a grant program for institutions of higher education to implement patient- centered academic counseling services for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced the "Safeguarding Department of Veterans Affairs Dependent Education Benefits Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3288. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance for victims of sexual assault or domestic violence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Retired Federal Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3335. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program to help law enforcement agencies with civilian law enforcement tasks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Safe Home Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3332. A bill to amend the adoption opportunities program to define unregulated custody transfers of children and to improve awareness and prevention of such transfers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3333. A bill to enhance pre- and post-adoption support services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act". SEC. 2. Adoption support services.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "VA Billing Accountability Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3282. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to waive the requirement of certain veterans to make copayments for hospital care and medical services in the case of an error by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The b  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Increasing Access to Military Service Records Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3295. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a portal for maintaining digital records of former members of the Armed Forces and to establish an advisory committee regarding the maintenance of those records, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cos  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3316. 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 insurance, a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, 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. 26. S. 3314. 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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3301. A bill to provide for Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture joint research and development activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "DOE and USDA I  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Climate Displaced Persons Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3340. 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 Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title;   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Tenure Evaluation and Rotation Mandate Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3320. A bill to provide that an individual may not serve as an employee in the executive branch for longer than 12 years, except for Presidential appointees, law enforcement officers, members of the military, and employees of the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act" on Nov. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3290. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish improvements and structural alterations as part of home health services for disabled veterans; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious and Outrageous Telephone Calls Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3324. A bill to modify the penalties for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1993; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3337. A bill to establish national data privacy standards in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance Privacy Act" or  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Encounter Data Enhancement Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3307. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the inclusion of certain information in encounter data under Medicare Advantage; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Internet Application I.D. Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3329. A bill to require any person that maintains an internet website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that is owned, wholly or partially, by the Chinese Communist Party, by a Chinese state-owned-entity, or by a non-state-owned entity located in the People's Republic of China, or that stores and maintains i  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3325. A bill to support research on privacy enhancing technologies and promote responsible data use, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promoting Di  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Expanding American Entrepreneurship Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3319. A bill to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to address entities that are not considered to be investment companies for the purposes of that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., and Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced the "Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3321. A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to ensure equitable and nondiscriminatory contributions to the mechanisms that preserve and advance universal service, to reduce the financial burden on consumers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bil  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Helping Angels Lead Our Startups Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3298. A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise the rules of the Commission relating to general solicitation or general advertising, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., and Thom Tillis, R-N  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced a resolution on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 26. S.J. Res. 51. A joint resolution directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria that have not been authorized by Congress; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. Findings. Congress finds the following  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act " on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3342. A bill to establish the Commercial Space Activity Advisory Committee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act". SEC. 2.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emission Reductions Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3315. A bill to establish a voucher program for the purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3338. A bill to provide for a National Disaster Safety Board; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Disaster Learning and Life Saving Act of 2023"  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 459. A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard B  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3293. A bill to provide for the creation of a Congressional time capsule in commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Chuck Grassley, R-Iow  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Defending Against Adversary Recruitment Efforts Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3339. A bill to prohibit former members of the Armed Forces from accepting employment in positions involving training, consulting, advising, or instructing any government-associated individual or entity from the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic Pe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Heroes Business Opportunity Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3302. A bill to waive the guarantee fee for certain business loans made to veterans and spouses of veterans; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Heroes Business Opportunity Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Waiver of guarantee fee for certain business loans   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 458. A resolution denouncing efforts by the People's Republic of China to exert malign influence in Latin America; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Mark Kelly, D-A  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "American Made Pharmaceuticals Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3311. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a demonstration program to test providing preferential treatment under the Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs for certain drugs and biologicals manufactured in the United States; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced the "Alaska's Right to Produce Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3289. A bill to ratify and approve all authorizations, permits, verifications, extensions, biological opinions, incidental take statements, and any other approvals or orders issued pursuant to Federal law necessary for the establishment and administration of the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program, and for other purposes; to t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Advancing VA's Emergency Response to Crises Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3341. A bill to improve the emergency management capabilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Advanc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation and Accountability Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3312. A bill to provide a framework for artificial intelligence innovation and accountability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Ben Ray L  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S.J. Res. 50. 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 Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The resolution is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Alleviating Spaceport Traffic by Rewarding Operators Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3331. A bill to establish an intermodal transportation infrastructure pilot program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Alleviating Spacepor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Innovative Materials for America's Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3292. A bill to encourage the research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in the construction and preservation of the domestic transportation and water infrastructure system, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Ending the Carried Interest Loophole Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3317. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to revise the treatment of partnership interests received in connection with the performance of services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Elizabeth   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3300. A bill to require a report on the competitiveness of United States exports of specialty crops; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, James Risch, R-Idaho, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Susan M. Colli  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Wy'east Tribal Resources Restoration Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3310. A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to establish within the Mount Hood National Forest in the State of Oregon Indian Treaty Resources Emphasis Zones, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION   more