WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Equal Representation Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7109. A bill to require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics, and to modify apportionment of Representatives to be based on United States citizens instead of all persons; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Investment Opportunity Expansion Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3709. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to add additional investment thresholds for an individual to qualify as an accredited investor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Regulation A+ Improvement Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3710. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to small company capital formation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Regulation A+ Improvement Act of 2024". SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Sound Science for Farmers Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3719. A bill to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to revise the duties of the Science Advisory Board, 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. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Supporting Treatment and Recovery Over Narcotics for Growth, Empowerment, and Rehabilitation Act" on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3740. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize the residential substance use disorder treatment program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Violence Act" on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3737. A bill to direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on animal cruelty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Viol  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3704. A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to allow the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to approve or deny applications for the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of facilities to export or import natural gas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens  more