WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Better Deals and Lower Prices Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 4846. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for oversight of pharmacy benefit manager services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Ed  more

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. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H. Res. 952. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Clerk to read the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate of any bill immediately after the reading of the title of the bill; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas. * * * Amending  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Internet at Hardship Posts Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6798. A bill to provide internet at residents owned or leased by the United States Government in foreign countries for the use of Department of State personnel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Internet at Hardship Posts Act". SEC. 2. In  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. 23 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on Dec. 12, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 929. A resolution condemning all forms of hate; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Al Green, D-Texas, and Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va. * * * Condemning all forms of hate. Whereas hate in  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. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6848. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education from requiring ideological oaths or similar statements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition relating to ideological oaths and similar statements.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced the "Cancelling Climate Crusaders Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6849. A bill to prohibit the establishment of a Civilian Climate Corps, American Climate Corps, or any similar program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cancelling Climate Crusaders Act". SEC. 2. Prohibiting a Civilian Cli  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Southern Border Farmers and Ranchers Protection Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6921. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to authorize payments under the environmental quality incentives program to assist producers in implementing certain conservation practices along the southern border of Texas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponso  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Save Our Seniors Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6853. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide to Congress information on payments from the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cospo  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. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Presidential Ballot Integrity Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6885. A bill to amend title 3, United States Code, to include under the Electoral Count Act of 1887 that the vote of an elector of a State shall not be counted if, with respect to the election for President, the State did not include on the ballot in the State a candidate for President who was nominated by a major political part  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Transparent Automated Governance Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6886. A bill to direct agencies to be transparent when using automated and augmented systems to interact with the public or make critical decisions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, James McGovern, D-Mass., and Don Davis, D-N.C.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced a resolution on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 941. A resolution condemning the final agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference that encourages "transitioning away from fossil fuels"; 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   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6870. A bill to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to clarify creditor's rights and remedies with respect to the consideration of immigration status with respect to the extension of credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Bob Good, R-Va., N  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. 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. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Transnational Criminal Organization Threat Assessment Act" on Sept. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5684. A bill to require the Director for Homeland Security Investigations of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to conduct annual assessments on threats posed to the United States by transnational criminal organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Scam PACs Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6894. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the misrepresentation of actions on behalf of candidates, political parties, and political committees and organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Department of Veterans Affairs Watching over Electronic Benefits Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6874. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to implement a system or process to actively monitor the veteran self-service and data transmission functions of the main internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs for certain adverse events, and for other purposes;  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. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Pilot Program Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6876. A bill to require a pilot program on the participation of third-party logistics providers in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J.  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. 26 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 515. A resolution condemning attacks by Iranian military proxies on the armed forces of the United States in Iraq and Syria and emphasizing the urgency of responding to and deterring such attacks; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Jeanne   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3546. A bill to require a study on the quality of care difference between mental health and addiction therapy care provided by health care providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs compared to non-Department providers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is  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