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. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "College Athlete Right to Organize Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6616. A bill to establish collective bargaining rights for college athletes, and for other purposes. establish collective bargaining rights for college athletes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Henry C. J  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6571. A bill to establish a critical supply chain resiliency and crisis response program in the Department of Commerce, and to secure American leadership in deploying emerging technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del. * * * S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6618. A bill to require the transfer of regulatory control of certain munitions exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Norma Torres, D-Calif., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "RPM Cost Sharing Elimination Study Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6801. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure that remote physiologic monitoring services are not subject to cost sharing under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6929. A bill to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Norma Torres, D-Calif., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Darren   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. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., introduced the "No Taxpayer Funding for Ivy League Schools Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6620. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being provided to institutions of higher education with endowment funds equaling or exceeding $5,000,000,000, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Taxpayer Funding for Ivy Le  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. 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. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Main Street Growth Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6623. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to allow for the registration of venture exchanges, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Main Street Growth Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced the "Expanding Access to Lending Options Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6933. A bill to provide the National Credit Union Administration Board flexibility to increase Federal credit union loan maturities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Young Kim, R-Calif., and Brad Sherman, D-Calif. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6624. A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Thomas   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. Russell Fry, R-S.C., introduced the "Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6625. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report about the effects on national security of the surveillance conducted by the People's Republic of China via the high-altitude surveillance balloon shot down in the airspace of the United States in February 2023, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Ser  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "Saudi Arabia December 6, 2019, Anti-Terror and Accountability Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6626. A bill to take certain actions with respect to Saudi Arabia in response to the shootings that occurred at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida on December 6, 2019; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Armed Services, for a period to be s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6610. A bill to provide for the modernization of the passport issuance process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title and table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Passpor  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, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6614. A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 relating to licensing transparency; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Maintaining American Superio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Creative Workforce Investment Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6935. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts, to award grants for arts and creative workforce programs; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Chelli  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6936. A bill to require Federal agencies to use the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology with respect to the use of artificial intelligence; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Science, S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Notify Officials To Inform Fully and Impel Educated Decisions Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6560. A bill to require The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administrator to notify the public of any proposed new PBN flight procedure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Anna G. Eshoo,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6937. A bill to provide for the improved collection of data for organic dairy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "The Organic Dairy Data Collection Act". SEC. 2. Improved data col  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., introduced the "Grant Recipient Accountability for Necessary Transparency Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6642. A bill to require the disclosure of foreign support provided to a recipient after the award of a research and development award, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subseq  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, Feb. 2 -- Rep. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., introduced the "Preparing Leaders to Assess Needs for School Safety Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6613. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish Regional School Safety Development Centers to provide consultation for schools to develop or improve a school safety plan based on evidence-based best practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6943. A bill to provide for individual property rights in likeness and voice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., and Robert J. Wittman, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Incorporating National Support for Unprecedented Risks and Emergencies Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6944. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a catastrophic property loss reinsurance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., introduced the "End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6608. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose on excise tax on the failure of certain hedge funds owning excess single-family residences to dispose of such 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 b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Consistent Egg Labels Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6945. A bill to require enforcement against misbranded egg alternatives; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Purpose. SEC. 4. Enforcement of definition.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced legislation on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6946. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a compensation fund for military firefighters exposed to PFAS; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Compensation fund for military firefighters.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, introduced the "Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6947. A bill to establish within the Department of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Affairs History Office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veterans Affairs Centennial a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Foreign Military Sales Technical, Industrial, and Governmental Engagement for Readiness Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6609. A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act to increase the dollar amount thresholds under sections 3 and 36 of that Act relating to proposed transfers or sales of defense articles or services under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6949. A bill to reauthorize the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents; references. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Nati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Strengthening Housing Supply Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6948. A bill to authorize affordable housing construction as an eligible activity under the Community Development Block Grant Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strengthening Housing Supply Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Affordable hou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced the "Working Dog Health and Welfare Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6950. A bill to require agencies with working dog programs to implement the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office relating to the health and welfare of working dogs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be s  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. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced legislation on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3585. A bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration of disputes involving human trafficking; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Arbitration of disputes involving human trafficking.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment and Treatment Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3579. A bill to authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to the States to address gambling addiction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Dillon's Law" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3575. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to give a preference, with respect to project grants for preventive health services, for States that allow all trained individuals to carry and administer epinephrine, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "National Fossil Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3574. A bill to amend chapter 3 of title 36, United States Code, to designate the mastodon as the national fossil of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National Fossil Act". SEC. 2. National fossil of the Unite  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Veterans Affairs Centennial and Heritage Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3567. A bill to establish within the Department of Veterans Affairs a Veterans Affairs History Office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veterans Affairs Centennial and Herit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced legislation on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3570. A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 500 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as the "Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Irene M. Keeley United States Court  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. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Protect Medicaid Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3578. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for the administrative costs of providing health benefits to individuals who are unauthorized immigrants; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Protecting Students on Campus Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3580. A bill to require institutions of higher education participating in Federal student aid programs to share information about title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including a link to the webpage of the Office for Civil Rights where an individual can submit a complaint regarding discrimination in violation of such title, a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Consistent Egg Labels Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3584. A bill to require enforcement against misbranded egg alternatives; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Consistent Egg Labels Act of 2024".   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. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Hydropower Delivery Rate-reduction Offset Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3581. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration to reduce rates for firm electric service customers due to shortfalls in generation from certain Bureau of Reclamation hydroelectric facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cospon  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Creative Workforce Investment Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3572. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts, to award grants for arts and creative workforce programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Bilingual Public Safety Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3586. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a grant program to recruit, retain, certify, and train bilingual law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bilingual Public Safety Act". SEC. 2  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Federal Reserve Transparency Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3566. A bill to require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced legislation on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3577. A bill to designate the Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the "Virginia Smith Federal Building", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Virginia Smith Federal Building. (a) Designation.--The Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, N  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3587. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately initiate removal proceedings for aliens whose visas are revoked on security or related grounds; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Mike Lee, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 524. A resolution congratulating the University of Missouri Tigers for winning the 2023 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. * * * Congratulating the University of Missouri Tigers for winning the 2023 Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. Wher  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 522. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Todd; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. * * * To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Todd. Whereas, in the case of United States v. Todd, CR. No. 22-166, pending in the United State  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Families' Rights & Responsibilities Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3571. 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 Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., John Kennedy, R-La., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * S  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. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 520. A resolution congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines football team for winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * Congratulating the University  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. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 519. A resolution congratulating the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. * * * Congratulating the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits on  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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits Transparency Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3573. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Medicare Adv  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3565. A bill to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Afford  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced legislation on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3583. A bill to address patent thickets; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Addressing patent thickets.  more