WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "We're Addressing the Realities of Menopause Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6743. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to include public awareness about menopause and related chronic conditions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6747. A bill to speed up the deployment of electricity transmission and clean energy, with proper input from affected communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Agriculture, the Judiciary, Transportation a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced the "Stopping Unconstitutional Background Checks Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6734. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce proposed ATF Rule 2022R-17, entitled ``Definition of `Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms''; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Mike Collins, R-Ga., Mike Bost, R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Farewell to Foam Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6654. A bill to prohibit the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Jam  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "No Regulation Through Litigation Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6667. A bill to provide limitations for Federal agencies entering into settlement agreements and consent decrees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Clay Higgins, R-La., Scott Perry, R-Pa., and Warren Davidson, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6668. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase at-home tests for SARS-CoV-2 from certain foreign entities; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Ronny Jackson, R-Tex  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced the "Save Women's Sports Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6728. A bill to require public school, and public institution of higher education, athletic teams and clubs to be designated for membership based on biological sex, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., William Timmons, R-S.C., Clay Higgins, R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Eliminate Congressional Slush Funds Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6730. A bill to rescind amounts made available for the Department of Commerce Nonrecurring Expenses Fund by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Healthy Maternity and Obstetric Medicine Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6716. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a special enrollment period for pregnant women, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Oversight and Accountability  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 8. S. Res. 488. A resolution recognizing Jobs for America's Graduates for helping young people of truly great promise in the United States succeed in school, on the job, and in postsecondary education, leading to generations of productive and rewarding careers; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. S. 3385. A bill to prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology providers.  more