WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced the "Birthright Citizenship Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6612. A bill to amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Chip Roy, R-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Bill   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, introduced the "Preventing Aliens Through Rivers Or Land Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6619. A bill to prohibit the Department of Justice from bringing a civil action against a State under section 9 or 10 of the Act of March 3, 1899, for certain border security measures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Rural Uplift and Revitalization Assistance Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6621. A bill to provide technical assistance for geographically underserved and distressed areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Uplift and Revitalization Assistance Act  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Low-Head Dam Inventory Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6932. A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to require the inclusion of low-head dams in the national dam inventory, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Low-Head Dam   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "National Dam Safety Program Amendment Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6931. A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to improve that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National Dam Safety Program Amendment Act of 202  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., introduced the "Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6934. A bill to protect the right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children as a fundamental right; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., John Rose, R-Tenn., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Clay Higgins, R-La., Tony Gonz  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., introduced the "American Neighborhoods Protection Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6630. A bill to prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than 75 single-family residences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 523. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., John  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Creating Obstructions Necessary To Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3576. A bill to authorize certain States to take certain actions on certain Federal land to secure an international border of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Te  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3568. A bill to amend chapter 3081 of title 54, United States Code, to enhance the protection and preservation of America's battlefields; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Cornyn, R-Te  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Our Money in China Transparency Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3582. A bill to require annual reporting on the availability of Federal funds to persons and entities of China and activities conducted in collaboration with China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. *   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 521. A resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan's democratic institutions; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Christopher Coons, D-Del., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Pete Ricketts  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Constitutional Election Integrity Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3588. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit Federal funds for election administration for States misusing the Fourteenth Amendment for political purposes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Rick Scott, R-Fla., Ted B  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Improving Efficiency to Increase Competition Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3569. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States 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. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Efficiency to   more