WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced the "Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6729. A bill to permit the use of NATO and major non- NATO ally dredge ships in the United States; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act". SEC. 2. Dredging; dredged material.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced the "Dredging to Ensure the Empowerment of Ports Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6708. A bill to require the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to propose a new nationwide permit under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for dredging projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced the "Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6709. A bill to eliminate certain requirements with respect to dredging and dredged material, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act". SEC. 2. Dredging; dredged materi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced the "Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6707. A bill to repeal the requirements of the Foreign Dredge Act of 1906 with respect to dredging and dredged material; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act". SEC. 2. Dredging; d  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Salary Home Rule Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6710. A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the District of Columbia to establish the rate of pay of the Chief Financial Officer of the District of Columbia; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Air Force Future Force Design Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6737. A bill to require the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a force design for the Air Force and the Space Force, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Air Force Future Force Design Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Future force design of the Departmen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Defense Contract Inflation Adjustment Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6739. A bill to modify and extend the temporary authority of the President to modify certain contracts and options based on the impacts of inflation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Defense Contract Inflation Adjustment Act of 2023".  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Defense Small Business Affiliate Consideration Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6740. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to amend the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to include consideration of past performance of affiliates of small business concerns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Fighter Force Preservation Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6735. A bill to require the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a long-term tactical fighter plan for the active and reserve components of the Air Force, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fighter Force Preservation Act of 2023". SE  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6736. A bill to provide a retroactive effective date for the promotions of senior officers of the Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as a result of the suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. *   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Sentinel Program Risk Mitigation Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6741. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into a limited number of cost-plus incentive-fee contracts for the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sentinel Program Risk Miti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Strategic Defense Fellows Program Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6738. A bill to provide for the appointment of fellows in the John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows Program to term excepted service positions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strategic Defense Fellows Program Act of 2023". SEC. 2. A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Sensible Adoption For Every Home Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6658. A bill to prohibit entities receiving Federal assistance that are involved in adoption or foster care placements from delaying or denying placements under certain conditions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., and Greg Steube, R-Fla. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "E-Bike Share Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6659. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to facilitate electric bicycle sharing services for disadvantaged communities; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Or  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Incentivizing Dual-Eligible Alignment Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6742. A bill to establish a pilot program to provide an add-on payment to certain plans offering benefits designed to address the needs of dual-eligible individuals related to social determinants of health, and to provide administrative flexibility to improve integration for certain dual-eligible individuals; to the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Parking Cash-Out Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6660. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to stipulate that a parking benefit is not a qualified parking fringe benefit unless an employer offers employees the option to receive an equivalent cash benefit or alternative tax-exempt benefit in lieu of the parking benefit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

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. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "New Essential Education Discoveries Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6691. A bill to amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 to establish a National Center for Advanced Development in Education at the Institute for Education Sciences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Students and Young Consumers Empowerment Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6692. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish the position of the Assistant Director and Student Loan Borrower Advocate of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, to establish the Office for Students and Young Consumers of the Bureau, and for other purposes; to the Committee  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "No VA Resources for Illegal Aliens Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6744. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from providing health care to, or engaging in claims processing for health care for, any individual unlawfully present in the United States who is not eligible for health care under the laws administered by the Secretary; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6693. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the coverage of additional lung cancer screening tests 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 case   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6720. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grocery, farm, and food worker stabilization grant program; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thanedar, D-Mich., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Angie Craig, D-Minn., Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "Worker's Choice Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6745. A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit certain employees to engage in independent negotiating; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, and Bob Good, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Worker's Choice Act of 2023". S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Stuck On Hold Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6656. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Commissioner of Social Security to implement automated systems with callback functionality for each customer service telephone line of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration, respectively, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Iron Deficiency Education and Awareness Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6746. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to iron deficiency; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Troy Carter  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6661. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize rural cooperative development grants; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strengthening Rural Cooperative  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Transforming Hiring in Rural Industries and Vital Economies Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6662. A bill to establish a White House Rural Council, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., and Jim Costa, D-Cali  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. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6748. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of peer support services 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 eac  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Menopause Research and Equity Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6749. A bill to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to evaluate the results and status of completed and ongoing research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women's health, to conduct and support additional such research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The b  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. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes against Fatalities Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6663. A bill to amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to authorize the use of certain grants to prevent suicide or overdose by children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "7 October Hamas Attack Evaluation and Intelligence Sharing Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6694. A bill to direct the Director of National Intelligence to take certain actions to evaluate the attack by Hamas against Israel on October 7, 2023, and related intelligence sharing efforts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Due Process Restoration Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6695. A bill to authorize private parties to compel the Securities and Exchange Commission to seek sanctions by filing civil actions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Due Process Restoration Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Private parties authorize  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced legislation on Dec. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6750. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 501 Mercer Street Southwest in Wilson, North Carolina, as the "Milton F. Fitch, Sr. Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., David Rouzer, R-N.C.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "Rent Relief Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6721. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Kevin Mulli  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Eviction Prevention Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6696. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to States and localities to provide the right to counsel in civil actions related to eviction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6697. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to carry out a pilot program to make grants to entities to develop gun safety technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and Don S. Beyer, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   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. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6664. A bill to encourage innovation in the development of pediatric drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Pediatric s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6751. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the life and legacy of Roberto Clemente; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., and Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Fair Wage Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6722. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for a Federal, cost-of-living based minimum wage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fair Wage Act of 2023".  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Modernizing America with Rebuilding to Kickstart the Economy of the Twenty-first Century with a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6665. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate certain fuel excise taxes and impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to provide revenue for maintaining and building American infrastructure, and fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., introduced the "A Stronger Workforce for America Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6655. A bill to amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "2 for 1 Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6666. A bill to codify Executive Order 13771 (relating to reducing regulation and controlling regulatory costs); to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdicti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced legislation on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6723. A bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Act of June 18, 1934, to the Samish Indian Nation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Reaffirmation of law. The applicability of the Act of June 18, 1934 (25 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.; 48 Stat. 984, chapter 576) (commonly known as the "Indian Reorganization Act")  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6698. A bill to provide Federal-local community partnership construction funding to local educational agencies eligible to receive payments under the Impact Aid program; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Julia Brownl  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. 9 -- Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark., introduced the "Supporting Americans Wrongfully or Unlawfully Detained Abroad Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6669. A bill to provide resources for United States nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supporting Americans Wrongfully or Unl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Reciprocity Efficiency and Age Limitation Trucking Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6670. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations with respect to the minimum age of a driver of a commercial motor vehicle, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reciproci  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6690. A bill to amend the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to authorize the use of Commodity Credit Corporation funds for emergency assistance to dairy producers in the case of livestock relocation and feed crop losses due to natural disasters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Duarte  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Alexandra's Law Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6671. A bill to authorize the court to make an advisory statement under certain circumstances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 such provisions as fall within the juris  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., introduced the "Marshall 'Major' Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6672. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor in recognition of his significance to the nation as an athlete, trailblazer, role model, and equal rights advocate; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Baird, R-Ind., Dann  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States 2.0 Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6673. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for a new rule regarding the application of the Act to marijuana, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., introduced the "Better Care for PFAS Patients Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6674. A bill to provide for the periodic issuance of up-to-date clinical guidance on addressing the health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Rehabilitation and Recovery During Incarceration Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6675. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide mental health and substance use services to incarcerated individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced the "Adoption Counts Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6700. A bill to require the Children's Bureau to collect and maintain information regarding all private adoptions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Adoption Counts Act". SEC. 2. Adoption statistics.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6702. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a nonrefundable credit for elementary and secondary school supply expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Credit for elementary and secondary school supply expenses.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on Dec. 11, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6703. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a nonrefundable credit for certain organized sport equipment expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Credit for organized sport equipment expenses. * * * Summary: This bill allows a new income-based tax credit for qualified organized sport equipment exp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6701. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Increase in deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 904. A resolution supporting the goals of World AIDS Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolution is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., introduced the "Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6717. A bill to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 to remove barriers to agricultural producers in accessing funds to carry out emergency measures under the emergency conservation program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Expanding Military Sexual Assault Data Collection Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6676. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the matters covered by the Armed Forces Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expanding M  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Transition Improvement By Estimating Risk Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6725. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish additional factors that determine pathways in the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, and Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Responsible Accounting Standards Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6726. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to require the accounting principles standard setting body to comply with the Administrative Procedure Act and the Government in the Sunshine Act, to require the head of such body to testify annually before Congress, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., introduced the "Seawall Expansion Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6677. A bill to amend the National Levee Safety Act of 2007 to include in the definition of levee hard or manmade structures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Seawall Expansio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Credential Repository and Transparency in States Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6704. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a grant program for States to improve or establish a credential repository, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Credential Repository and Transparency i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., introduced the "City of Ridgecrest Land Exchange Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6718. A bill to authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in California, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., and Jay Obernolte, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "City of Ridgecrest L  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "United States Foundation for International Conservation Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6727. A bill to establish the United States Foundation for International Conservation to promote long-term management of protected and conserved areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., David  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. 9 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced the "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6678. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Consequences for Social Security Fra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced the "No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6679. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Immigration Be  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, introduced legislation on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6680. A bill to prohibit offices of the legislative branch from using Federal funds to acquire or display any flag or pennant other than the flag of the United States, the flag or pennant of any State or territory or possession of the United States, or the POW-MIA flag; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Joyce, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6681. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to include fuel for ocean-going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under the renewable fuel program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Garamendi, D-Calif., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., and Car  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., introduced the "Prohibiting Nationalization of American Companies and Investments Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6682. A bill to prohibit funding for the Government of Ukraine for the nationalization of strategic assets; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prohibiting Nationalization of Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Effective Screening and Testing for Tuberculosis Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6705. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to treat certain tests for tuberculosis as breakthrough devices eligible for expedited development and priority review, to require certain establishments that perform donor screening or testing to screen or test for active and latent tuberc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6706. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to fund the information clearinghouse through fiscal year 2031, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6683. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes; 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  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on January 2. H. Res. 907. A resolution to condemn the rise in antisemitism, call on all Americans to combat antisemitism in the United States, and implement aspects of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Improving Efficiency to Increase Competition Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6684. A bill to require the Comptroller General to submit a report on the disclosure process for intellectual property created under a Federal grant, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Research and Development Tax Credit Expansion Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6685. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility and increase simplification of the research credit for certain small businesses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Research and Development Tax Credit Expansion Act of 2023".  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Prison Staffing Reform Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6711. A bill to direct the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a comprehensive review of understaffing across the Bureau, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6686. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for middle-income housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act". SEC. 2. Sense o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced the "Cold Case Modernization Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6688. A bill to permit grant funds to be used to identify unidentified human remains without regard as to whether the manner of death is determined to be a homicide; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cold Case Modernization Act". SEC. 2. Authorizing grant under Jennife  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced the "Securing Strictly Needy Americans' Pivotal (SNAP) Benefits Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6657. A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, to limit the conditions applicable to the use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to purchase food, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Shor  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. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced the "Corporate Crime Database Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6713. A bill to direct the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics to establish a database with respect to corporate offenses, and for other purposes; 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 fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Loan Relief for Medicare and Social Security Recipients Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6689. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to forgive the Federal student loans of borrowers who are enrolled for benefits under part A of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Finding Orphan-disease Remedies With Antifungal Research and Development Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6731. A bill to support endemic fungal disease research, incentivize fungal vaccine development, discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., David G.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6653. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife hab  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Strengthening Innovation in Medicare and Medicaid Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6732. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify parameters for model testing and add accountability to model expansion under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Mea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "American Investment Accountability Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6733. A bill to monitor United States investments in entities that are controlled by foreign adversaries, 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 p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., introduced legislation on Dec. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 4. H.R. 6651. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 603 West 3rd Street in Necedah, Wisconsin, as the "Sergeant Kenneth E. Murphy Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Mark Pocan  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 4. H.R. 6652. A bill to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQI-owned businesses; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Education Against Hate Crimes Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6715. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants for hate crime prevention and prejudice reduction education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., and Del. Eleanor  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. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "XXX" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3425. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to establish a Resilient Communities Program to provide communities impacted by trade with grants for economic development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  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. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 3. S. Res. 482. A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. * * * Commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day. Whereas, as of the end of 2022, an estimated 39,000,000 people were living with human immunodeficiency v  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. S. 3437. A bill to amend the Social Security Act to authorize grants and training to support area agencies on aging and other community-based organizations in addressing social isolation among older individuals and adults with disabilities; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. C  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Nov. 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 3. S. Res. 480. A resolution recognizing November 2023 as "National Family Caregivers Month"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * Recognizing November 2023 as ``National Family Caregivers Month''. Whereas, in 2020, 53,000,000 family caregivers in the United States provide essential care to millions of people ea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Rural Forest Markets Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3399. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to guarantee investments that will open new markets for forest owners in rural areas of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Customs Modernization Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. S. 3431. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to strengthen the authorities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to enforce the customs and trade laws of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a)   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Pathways to Paychecks Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3408. A bill to amend the Wagner-Peyser Act to allow States the flexibility to use staffing arrangements that best suit their needs, for employment service offices; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pathways to Paychecks Act". SEC. 2. Employment service  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced a resolution on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 8. S. Res. 489. A resolution designating December 16, 2023, as "National Wreaths Across America Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine * * * Designating December 16, 2023, as "National Wreaths Across America Day". Whereas 32 years before the date of adoption, the Wreaths Across America projec  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Ban China's Forbidden Operations in the Oceanic Domain Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3417. A bill to prohibit the importation of seafood and aquaculture products from the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ban China's Forbidden  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 7. S. Res. 485. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to the commemoration of the 190th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. * * * Expr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3416. A bill to establish the Climate Change Advisory Commission to develop recommendations, frameworks, and guidelines for projects to respond to the impacts of climate change, to issue Federal obligations, the proceeds of which shall be used to fund projects that aid in adaptation to climate change, and for other  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3404. A bill to require certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mas  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced legislation on Dec. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3419. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1765 Camp Hill Bypass in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, as the "John Charles Traub Post Office"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. John Charles Traub Post Office.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Protecting Rural Seniors' Access to Care Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3410. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing a proposed rule regarding minimum staffing for nursing facilities, and to establish an advisory panel on the nursing home workforce; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Roger Marshall, R-Kan.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Growing Opportunities for Innovative Farming Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3420. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to provide for a set-aside for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers for grants to support urban agriculture and innovative production, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3421. A bill to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQI-owned businesses; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced the "Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3427. A bill to extend the authority to provide employees of the United States Secret Service with overtime pay beyond other statutory limitations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Christopher Coons, D-Del. * *   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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "Just Compensation Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3429. A bill to provide for just compensation in the event that eminent domain is exercised, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Just Compensation Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Purpose. SEC. 3. Definitions. SEC. 4. Public use. SEC. 5. Just compensation. SEC. 6. Re  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the legislation on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3414. A bill to support United States investment opportunities, strengthen bilateral collaboration in addressing criminal elements operating in the Brazilian Amazon, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Definitions. SEC. 2. Identifying   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. S. 3432. A bill to permit the use of NATO and major non- NATO ally dredge ships in the United States; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Allied Partnership and Port Modernization Act". SEC. 2. Dredging; dredged material.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3428. A bill to terminate the membership by the United States in the United Nations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2023" or the "DEFUND Act of 2023". SEC. 2.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Dredging to Ensure the Empowerment of Ports Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. S. 3433. A bill to require the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to propose a new nationwide permit under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for dredging projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. S. 3434. A bill to eliminate certain requirements with respect to dredging and dredged material, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Incentivizing the Expansion of U.S. Ports Act". SEC. 2. Dredging; dredged material.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. S. 3435. A bill to repeal the requirements of the Foreign Dredge Act of 1906 with respect to dredging and dredged material; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act". SEC. 2. Dredging; dredg  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3424. A bill to reauthorize the program for strengthening communities of recovery for individuals with substance use disorders; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act & Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3406. A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, to amend the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced a resolution on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 7. S. Res. 484. A resolution condemning the terrorist organization Hamas; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * Condemning the terrorist organization Hamas. Whereas the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States provides the right to free speech, to peacefully assemble,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Enabling Farmer, Food worker, Environmental and Climate Targets Through Innovative, Values-Aligned and Equitable Food Procurement Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. S. 3390. A bill to improve purchasing of food by the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Bo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "End Solitary Confinement Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3409. A bill to end the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in all Federal agencies and entities with which Federal agencies contract; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Peter Welch, D-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. S. 3387. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update and clarify its rule on substances generally recognized as safe and to establish within the Food and Drug Administration the Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements, and Innovation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Ed  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Fishing Industry Safety, Health and Wellness Improvement Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. S. 3389. A bill to authorize safety and prevention training programs for fishing vessel operators and crewmembers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "YouthBuild for the Future Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3426. A bill to reauthorize the YouthBuild program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "YouthBuild for the Future Act". SEC. 2.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced legislation on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3413. A bill to reinstate pilots fired or forced to resign because of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Reinstating pilots fired or forced to resign because of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Las Vegas Wash Program Extension Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3418. A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to modify the authorization of appropriations for the Las Vegas Wash program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3402. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on the failure of certain hedge funds owning excess single-family residences to dispose of such residences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Rural Emergency Hospital Adjustment Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3394. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the eligibility for designation as a rural emergency hospital under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Emergency Hospital Adjustment Act". SEC. 2. Expanding the eligibility  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 8. S. Res. 487. A resolution commemorating the centennial of the American Battle Monuments Commission; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. * * * Commemorating the centennial of the American Battle Monuments Commission. Whereas the American Battle Monuments Commission, also known as the "ABMC", was founded by  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced a joint resolution on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 8. S.J. Res. 52. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "Finding That Lead Emissions From Aircraft Engines That Operate on Leaded Fuel Cause or Contribute to Air Pollution That May Reasonably Be Anticipated To En  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "College Athlete Right to Organize Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3415. A bill to establish collective bargaining rights for college athletes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "College A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Medicare Patient Empowerment Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3403. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare payment option for patients and eligible professionals to freely contract, without penalty, for Medicare fee-for-service items and services, while allowing Medicare beneficiaries to use their Medicare benefits; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Safeguarding American Genetic Data Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3411. A bill to prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safeguarding American Genetic Data Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology providers.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced legislation on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. S. 3386. A bill to temporarily suspend the importation of beef and beef products from Paraguay and to require the establishment of a working group to evaluate the threat to food safety and animal health posed by beef imported from Paraguay, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Putting American Autoworkers First Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3397. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish requirements for the clean vehicle credit and the qualifying advanced energy project credit to prevent offshoring by manufacturers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Eric Schmitt, R-Mo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Advancing Research in Education Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. S. 3392. A bill to reauthorize the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002, the Educational Technical Assistance Act of 2002, and the National Assessment of Educational Progress Authorization Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. *  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. S. 3393. A bill to reauthorize the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. 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   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Countering Corrupt Political Influence Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3405. A bill to require reciprocity from certain countries with respect to the reporting of official meetings with State and local officials, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Todd Young, R-Ind., and John Cornyn, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 7. S. Res. 486. A resolution commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * Commending Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate. Whereas, on October 26, 2023, Maria Corin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Dec. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 8. S. Res. 490. A resolution remembering the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola and commemorating those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in the line of duty; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Tommy Tuber  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Belarus Democracy, Human Rights and Sovereignty Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3395. A bill to reauthorize the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2023".  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Postal Delivery Accountability Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. S. 3391. A bill to require the Postal Service to implement recommendations from the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service for improving identification and notification of undelivered and partially delivered routes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "We Can't Wait Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3400. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to permit disabled individuals to elect to receive disability insurance benefits during the disability insurance benefit waiting period, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "College Admissions Accountability Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3396. A bill to establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education within the Department of Education; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3412. A bill to redesignate the Richard H. Poff Federal Building located at 210 Franklin Road Southwest in Roanoke, Virginia, as the ``Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building'', and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3398. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Drug Manufacturing; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2023". SEC. 2. P  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3407. A bill to end the epidemic of gun violence and build safer communities by strengthening Federal firearms laws and supporting gun violence research, intervention, and prevention initiatives; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Maz  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Mental Health Justice Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. S. 3388. 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 or   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Inclusive Democracy Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3423. A bill to guarantee the right to vote for all citizens regardless of conviction of a criminal offense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Inclusive Democracy Act of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Withstanding Extreme Agricultural Threats by Harvesting Economic Resilience Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3401. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to authorize the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development on a single index insurance policy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Clean Competition Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3422. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a carbon border adjustment based on carbon intensity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Clean Competition   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "XXX" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. S. 3436. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for middle-income housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act". SEC. 2. Middle-income housing tax credit.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 3. S. Res. 483. A resolution commending the officers of the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service for 225 years of work protecting, promoting, and advancing the health and safety of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska * * * Commending the officers of the Commissioned  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 3. S. Res. 481. A resolution expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is 1 of the most diff  more