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. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Stopping Hidden Interests and Non-disclosure in Elections Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6930. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require political committees to file separate reports for contributions of $1,000 or more which are received fewer than 20 days before the date of any election in which the committee makes a contribution to, or an expenditure or electio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6938. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the deduction for personal casualty losses as in effect prior to the enactment of Public Law 115-97 (commonly referred to as the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act"); to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. James McGover  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Count Only Citizens Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6942. A bill to prevent congressional reapportionment distortions by requiring that, in the questionnaires used in the taking of any decennial census of population, a checkbox or other similar option be included for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the United States; to the Committee on Oversight a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Criminalize Fleeing from Immigration Enforcement Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6941. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fleeing law enforcement officers enforcing immigration laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Clay Higgins, R-La., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Andy Harris, R-Md., Lauren Boebert, R-Co  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Mass Immigration Reduction Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6940. A bill to effect a moratorium on immigration; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Harris, R-Md., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Mike Collins, R-Ga., and Randy Weber, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mass Immigration Reduction   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Return Excessive Migrants and Asylees to International Neighbors in Mexico Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6939. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to continue to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Nicole Malliotaki  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. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 518. A resolution expressing solidarity with the people of Guatemala and urging the Government of Guatemala to permit a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Bernardo Arevalo; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Laphonza Butler  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. 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