WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "Blue Collar and Green Collar Jobs Development Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5783. A bill to establish and carry out a comprehensive, nationwide, energy-related industries jobs program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Deborah K. Ross, D  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced a resolution on Jan. 3, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H. Res. 945. A resolution congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the historic milestone of 113 years of serving local and international communities, maintaining a commitment to the betterment of mankind, and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6920. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include training regarding financial protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in certain financial literacy training programs for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 936. A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Dori  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H. Res. 955. A resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Raja Krish  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 933. A resolution expressing opposition to New York's Clean Slate Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6922. A bill to amend section 242 of the National Housing Act to provide parity with respect to access to the mortgage insurance for hospitals program for licensed hospitals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Combating Hate Across Campus Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6883. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to track and record additional information on hate crimes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Holcombe Rucker Park Landmark Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6852. A bill to designate Holcombe Rucker Park, in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Holcombe Rucker Park Landmark Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. National Commemorative Site.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 940. A resolution recognizing the week of December 25, 2023, as the "Week of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas"; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Recognizing the week of December 25, 2023, as the "Week of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas". Whereas, on the 26th day of December 1521, the first histori  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6918. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., and Chris Smith, R-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6884. A bill to increase the minimum levels of financial responsibility for transporting property, and to index future increases to changes in inflation relating to medical care; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Jared Huffman, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6816. A bill to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Restore Protections for Dialysis Patients Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6860. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify and preserve the breadth of the protections under the Medicare Secondary Payer Act; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on Dec. 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6887. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Paul Piperato Post Office Building. * * * Summary: Designates the facility of the United States Postal   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Housing for Heroes Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6863. A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces, firefighters, and law enforcement officers shall be eligible for the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "HUD Accountability Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6864. A bill to amend the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to testify on an annual basis before the Congress; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "HUD Accountability Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Requirement t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Clean Energy Workforce Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6888. A bill to develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in the areas of renewable energy; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Jahana Hayes,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "States Helping Apprehend Rogue Exports Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6923. A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to require a State to enter into a data sharing agreement with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Transportation in order to be eligible for the port security grant program and the port infrastructure development program; to the Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala. introduced the "Bring Americans Home Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6123. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of State from requiring United States citizens who is evacuated by the Department of State or for which the Department of State provides government assisted departure from a crisis situation abroad to pay for the costs associated with such evacuation or departure; to the Committee on Foreign Affai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., introduced the "Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6687. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Baird, R-Ind., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Dusty Johnso  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5947. A bill to provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Brandon Williams  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5975. A bill to authorize grants to implement school- community partnerships for preventing substance use and misuse among youth. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Dec. 12, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 927. A resolution condemning antisemitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Steve Scalise, R-La., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Ensuring PBM Competition Act" on Dec. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6844. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from entering into contracts with PDP sponsors of prescription drug plans that have a contract with certain pharmacy benefits managers; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Way  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "ROBERT MALLEY Act" on Jan. 2, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Requiring Officials and Bureaucrats to Expeditiously Reliquinsh Testimony and Meaningful Answers about Lawbreaking and Locked out Employees Yesterday Act" or the "ROBERT MALLEY Act". SEC. 2. Sense of Congress. It is the sense of Congress that-- (1) the Government of the United States  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Building Collapse Prevention Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6905. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a program to require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to inspect buildings containing covered Federally assisted rental housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 943. A resolution calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy in order to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between the United States and our Latin American and Caribbean neighbors; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Con. Res. 81. Concurrent resolution recognizing international days of peace, coexistence, and cooperation; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Barbara Lee, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Stopping Grinch Bots Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3511. A bill to prohibit the circumvention of control measures used by internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., and Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3534. A bill to authorize the Pines Foundation to establish the Fire Island AIDS Memorial, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fire Island AIDS Memorial Act". SEC. 2. Purposes. SEC. 3. Definitions. SEC. 4. Fire Island AIDS Me  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "STOCK Act 2.0" on Dec. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3555. A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, and the STOCK Act to require certain senior officials to report payments received from the Federal Government, to improve the filing and disclosure of financial disclosures by Members of Congress, congressional staff, very senior employees, and others, and to ban stock trading f  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3553. 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; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Angus S. King Jr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. S. Res. 501. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Nformangum; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. * * * To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Nformangum. Whereas, in the case of United States v. Nformangum, Cr. No. 22-367, pending i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. S. Res. 502. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Antonio; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. * * * To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Antonio. Whereas, in the case of United States v. Antonio, Cr. No. 21-497, pending in the Uni  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 505. A resolution condemning the use of sexual violence and rape as a weapon of war by the terrorist group Hamas against the people of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Deb Fischer, R-Neb., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 510. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the scientific judgement of the Food and Drug Administration that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable and based on science; to the C  more