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Bill Introductions Involving California Newsletter for Sunday February 11, 2024 ( 49 items )  

Rep. Arrington Introduces Bill to Address Patent Thickets
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6986. A bill to address patent thickets; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Addressing patent thickets.  more

Rep. Brownley Introduces Fix FEDVIP Age Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Fix FEDVIP Age Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6959. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that dependent children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * *   more

Rep. Calvert Introduces Woke Endowment Security Tax Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Woke Endowment Security Tax Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7033. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply a 6 percent excise tax on large endowments of certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Woke Endowment Security Tax Act of 2024" or the "WEST A  more

Rep. Caraveo Introduces Abortion Care Capacity Enhancement & Support Services Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Abortion Care Capacity Enhancement and Support Services Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7059. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a grant program to increase capacity for providing abortion services and other sexual and reproductive health care, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Ve  more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Military Spouse Job Continuity Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Military Spouse Job Continuity Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7060. A bill to make permanent the authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Norma Torres, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, and Del. Eleanor Holmes   more

Rep. Chu Introduces Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7010. A bill to provide an incentive for States to extend child welfare support and services for youth through 21 years of age, and to allow youth to re-enter foster care after attaining 18 years of age, both without regard to the AFDC eligibility of their parents or legal guardians, and for other purposes; to the  more

Rep. Chu Introduces Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6961. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for individuals with eating disorders under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subseque  more

Rep. D'Esposito Introduces Jane's Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Jane's Law" on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6988. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the enforcement of certain court ordered property distributions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif.   more

Rep. D'Esposito Introduces Transit Emergency Relief Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Transit Emergency Relief Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7012. A bill to modify the public transportation emergency relief program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Lori Chavez-D  more

Rep. Duarte Introduces Confidence in Clean Water Permits Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced the "Confidence in Clean Water Permits Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7013. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to the scope of national pollutant discharge elimination system permit discharge authorizations and the expression of effluent limitations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep.  more

Rep. Emmer Introduces Financial Stability Oversight Council Reform Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Financial Stability Oversight Council Reform Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6962. A bill to place the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research under the regular appropriations process, to provide for certain quarterly reporting and public notice and comment requirements for the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financi  more

Rep. Eshoo Introduces Pediatric Cancer Drug Supply Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Pediatric Cancer Drug Supply Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6963. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into agreements with drug manufacturers to establish reserve supplies of covered pediatric cancer drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., and Kim Schrier, D-Wash.   more

Rep. Feenstra Introduces Death Tax Repeal Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Death Tax Repeal Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7035. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Tracey Mann, R-Kan.,   more

Rep. Foxx Introduces College Cost Reduction Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., introduced the "College Cost Reduction Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6951. A bill to lower the cost of postsecondary education for students and families; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., and Brandon Williams, R-N.  more

Rep. Frost Introduces Epinephrine's Pharma Inflated Price Ends Now Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Epinephrine's Pharma Inflated Price Ends Now Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6965. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish requirements with respect to cost sharing for epinephrine injectors under group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7038. A bill to provide a guaranteed income for older youth who have exited foster care; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Barbara Lee, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act". SEC. 2. Guar  more

Rep. Garcia Introduces Safe Airspace for Americans Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Safe Airspace for Americans Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6967. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish procedures and reporting requirements for incidents relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountab  more

Rep. Harder Introduces Bringing More Therapists to the Valley Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Bringing More Therapists to the Valley Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6968. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give marriage and family therapists participating in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program the option of completing a postgraduate degree clinical training program that is accredited by the State in which the program is located in li  more

Rep. Hoyle Introduces Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., introduced the "Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6970. A bill to provide rental vouchers for the homeless, 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the c  more

Rep. Hudson Introduces Protect Medicaid Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Protect Medicaid Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7014. 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 Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., and Ken Calvert, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7039. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a program to provide grants to eligible recipients for eligible operating support costs of public transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C.,  more

Rep. Kim Introduces Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment & Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety Act" on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6994. A bill to require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disaster, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of su  more

Rep. Kim Introduces Review the Expansion of Government Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Review the Expansion of Government Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7030. A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to periodically review final rules issued by the Commission and to amend the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission   more

Rep. LaLota Introduces COPS on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization & Parity Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "COPS on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization and Parity Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6973. A bill to permit COPS grants to be used for the purpose of increasing the compensation and hiring of law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Young Kim, R-Calif., and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D  more

Rep. Langworthy Introduces Creating Access to Rural Employment & Education for Resilience & Success Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7015. A bill to amend the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program of the Department of Agriculture; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., John Du  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7041. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a corporate tax rate increase on companies whose ratio of compensation of the CEO or other highest paid employee to median worker compensation is more than 50 to 1, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib  more

Rep. Levin Introduces Bill on Health Care Insurance Premiums Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7017. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to take certain Medicare premiums of household members into account in determining the health care insurance premiums tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Certain Medicare premiums of household members taken into   more

Rep. Lieu Introduces Glue Trap Prohibition Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Glue Trap Prohibition Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7018. A bill to prohibit the sale and use of glue traps for the trapping of rodents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Glue Trap Prohibition Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Prohibitions r  more

Rep. Luetkemeyer Introduces Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7019. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address disclosures by directors, officers, and principal stockholders of foreign private issuers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

Rep. Mann Introduces Reining in Federal Licensing Enforcement Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced the "Reining in Federal Licensing Enforcement Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7042. A bill to reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Mike Ezell, R-Miss., Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, David Rouzer, R-N.C., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Tim   more

Rep. Matsui Introduces Emergency Reporting Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Emergency Reporting Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7043. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Sho  more

Rep. Matsui Introduces Mapping America's Pharmaceutical Supply Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Mapping America's Pharmaceutical Supply Act" on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6992. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a list of essential medicines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mapping America's Phar  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Fiscal State of the Nation Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Fiscal State of the Nation Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6952. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for a joint meeting of the Congress to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General of the United States regarding the audited financial statement of the executive branch, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the C  more

Rep. Nadler Introduces Independent Drug Value Assessment Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "Independent Drug Value Assessment Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6977. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a demonstration project for the development and publication of independent value assessments for drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

Rep. Napolitano Introduces Priority for Water Supply & Conservation Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Priority for Water Supply and Conservation Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7065. A bill to include water supply and water conservation as a primary mission of the Corps of Engineers in planning, designing, constructing, modifying, operating, and maintaining water resources development projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill  more

Rep. Nehls Introduces Directing Our Country's Transfer of Residency Slots Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Directing Our Country's Transfer Of Residency Slots Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6980. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the reallocation of unused waivers of the foreign residency requirement for certain J-visa holders; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Don Davis, D-N  more

Rep. Panetta Introduces Scheduling Tianeptine & Analogues Now to Defend Against Emerging Opioids Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Scheduling Tianeptine and Analogues Now to Defend Against Emerging Opioids Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7068. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the scheduling of tianeptine as a schedule III substance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined  more

Rep. Raskin Introduces Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6981. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit unauthorized private paramilitary activity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., An  more

Rep. Schneider Introduces Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7050. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the substance use disorder crisis; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spe  more

Rep. Smith Introduces United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7025. A bill to extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Henry Cuel  more

Rep. Stanton Introduces Wildfire Response Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced the "Wildfire Response Improvement Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7070. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a review of the criteria for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of certain mitigation projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. * *   more

Rep. Tonko Introduces Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7054. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air or seawater, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership  more

Rep. Torres Introduces Keeping Our Promise Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Keeping Our Promise Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7028. A bill to authorize the issuance of visas and admission of certain aliens, and their derivatives, who were selected to apply for diversity immigrant visas but were unable to be issued such visas or be admitted to the United States as a result of certain Presidential Proclamations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Jud  more

Rep. Trone Introduces BOP Release Card ID Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "BOP Release Card ID Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6985. A bill to require the Bureau of Prisons to issue identification documents to prisoners being released from Federal custody, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry Moore, R-Ala., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Kelly Armstrong, R-N.  more

Rep. Valadao Introduces Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7055. A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nev., Mike La  more

Sen. Butler Introduces Bill to Designate Outpatient Clinic As "Delphine Metcalf-Foster VA Clinic"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3614. A bill to designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Vallejo, California, as the "Delphine Metcalf-Foster VA Clinic"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Designation of Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Vallejo, California.  more

Sen. Padilla Introduces Emergency Vehicle & Community Planning Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Emergency Vehicle and Community Planning Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3605. A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop guidelines and best practices for local evacuation route planning, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. *  more

Sen. Padilla Introduces National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3606. A bill to reauthorize the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National Earthquake   more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Biliteracy Education Seal & Teaching Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3595. A bill to award grants to States to establish or improve, and carry out, Seal of Biliteracy programs to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language, and early language programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill  more