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. 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. 23 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Prescription Drug Rebate Reform Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6856. A bill to reform prescription drug pricing and reduce out-of-pocket costs by ensuring consumers benefit from negotiated rebates; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prescription Drug Rebate Reform Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Cost-sharing with respect to pr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Simplify and Expand Health Savings Accounts Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6857. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize health savings accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Simplify and Expand Health Savings Accounts Act". SEC. 2. Modernization of health savings accou  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Timely Bills for Patients Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6855. A bill to ensure timely bills for patients; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Timely Bills for Patients Act". SEC. 2. Timely bills for patients.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6916. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report regarding outreach provided to veterans about the availability of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1.  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. 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. 23 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced legislation on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6873. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include information relating to the rate of suicide among covered Reserves in each National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report of the Office Mental Health and Suicide Prevention of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced legislation on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6901. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on Department of Defense restrictions on the employment of former Department employees by certain countries; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Report on Department of Defense restrictions on employm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Stockpiling Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6903. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to ensure an adequate supply of medications for the military health system; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stockpiling A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Synthetic Biology and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Act" on Dec. 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6897. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to evaluate novel pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies to reduce the reliance of the Department on foreign manufacturers for active pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting materials; to the Committee on Armed Serv  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., introduced the "Hardwood Products Access and Development Program Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6880. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to award grants to promote the domestic hardwood industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Hardwood Products Acce  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced legislation on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6919. A bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Tomah, Wisconsin, as the "Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Mike Gallagher, R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced legislation on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. S. 3562. A bill to designate the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Tomah, Wisconsin, as the "Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Designation of Jason Simcakoski Department of Veterans Affairs Medical   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. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. S. Res. 499. A resolution acknowledging the lifetime of service of Sandra Day O'Connor to the United States as a successful Arizona State Senator, trailblazer, expert collaborator, educational advocate, and one of the great Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mark Kelly  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