WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced the "Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Pilot Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 15. H.R. 6780. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Program to test a payment and service delivery model under part A of Medicare to improve clinical health outcomes and reduce the rate of readmissions of certain indiv  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Books Save Lives Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. H.R. 6830. A bill to require certain libraries to maintain a diverse collection of books, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 j  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Building Native Habitats at Federal Facilities Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. H.R. 6832. A bill to require the priority and consideration of using native plants in Federal projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Joyce, R-Ohio, Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Jared Huffma  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3487. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide and exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Roger   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Healthy Maternity and Obstetric Medicine Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3509. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a special enrollment period for pregnant persons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Ric  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Amended Sensible Classification Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3495. A bill to improve the classification and declassification of national security information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, James Lankford, R-Okla., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Angus S.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced legislation on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 14. S. 3474. A bill to redesignate the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the "George J. Mitchell, Jr., Visitor Center"; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Redesignation of the Hulls Cove Visitor Center at Acadia National Park as the George J. Mitch  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., introduced the "Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. S. 3456. 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 Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., An  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 9. S. Res. 491. A resolution commending the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's adoption of regional plans and encouraging allies to align resources; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Mike   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Farewell to Foam Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. S. 3440. 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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ron Wyden, D-Ore.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 9. S. Res. 492. A resolution honoring the life of the First Lady Rosalynn Carter; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Book  more