WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "District of Columbia Superior Court Jury Duty for Seniors Opt Out Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7115. A bill to permit individuals 70 years of age or older to opt out of jury service in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "District of Columbia Superior Cou  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7114. A bill to establish a grant program to assist States to establish or expand universal prekindergarten in public schools and public charter schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Universal Prekindergarten an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the "Federal Trade Commission Review of Expensive and Detrimental Overregulation Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7101. A bill to establish requirements for the Federal Trade Commission with respect to certain rules related to automotive retailing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "National Oceans and Coastal Security Improvements Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7106. A bill to amend the National Oceans and Coastal Security Act to make improvements to that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for co  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the "Human Trafficking Awareness Training Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7107. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand to State, local, Tribal, territorial, and educational institution law enforcement the availability of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers' human trafficking awareness training to equip frontline first responders with the knowledge to recognize and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Prioritizing Veterans' Survivors Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7100. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the organization of the Office of Survivors Assistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prioritizing   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., introduced the "Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7102. A bill to establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Native American Entrepreneurial O  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7108. A bill to support States and high-need local educational agencies in increasing the number of mental health services providers in schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Jahana Hayes, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

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. 19 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Low Income Housing Tax Credit Landlord Accountability Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7110. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require building inspections for certain qualified low-income buildings; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Low Income Ho  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced the "National SBDC Advisory Board Improvement Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7104. A bill to require the National Small Business Development Center Advisory Board to submit an annual report on the activities of the Board and other information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., introduced the "UNRWA Elimination Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7111. A bill to establish the policy of the United States that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East should be disbanded completely, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "UNRWA Elimination Act". SEC. 2. State  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Scams and Spam Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7112. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to develop a framework and tracking system to monitor the top 100 illegal robocall campaigns and to publish a monthly report on such campaigns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Do Not Disturb Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7116. A bill to strengthen certain provisions relating to restrictions on robocalls and telemarketing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., and Darren Soto, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Driver Data Control Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7117. A bill to limit Federal law enforcement use of data from motor vehicle event data recorders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Halt the Invasion Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7118. A bill to prohibit the Federal Government from taking any action to regain control of, access, or otherwise interfere in activities carried out by the State of Texas in the vicinity of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, without the consent of the State of Texas; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Commit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7119. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities from using pre-dispute arbitration agreements with respect to residents of those facilities under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Restrictions on Utilizing Realistic Electronic Artificial Language Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7120. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to revise the Telemarketing Sales Rule to require disclosures for telemarketing using artificial intelligence and to provide for enhanced penalties for violations involving artificial intelligence voice or text message impersonation, and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Financial Regulators Revolving Door Enforcement Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7121. A bill to place post-employment restrictions on certain former employees of insured depository institutions, insured credit unions, and certain agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Stop Support for United Nations Relief and Works Agency Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7122. A bill to prohibit aid that will benefit Hamas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., and Joe Wilson, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Support for United Nations Relief and Wor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., introduced the "Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7123. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require disclosures with respect to robocalls using artificial intelligence and to provide for enhanced penalties for certain violations involving artificial intelligence voice or text message impersonation, and for other purposes; to th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced the "Roboblock Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7124. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission to promulgate regulations that require providers of voice service to offer a robocall-blocking service at no additional charge to the customer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Agency Accountability Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7103. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require Federal agencies to testify and report on scores received under the scorecard program for evaluating Federal agency compliance with small business contracting goals, to testify for failure to meet Governmentwide contracting goals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "WOSB Certification and Opportunity Expansion Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7105. A bill to establish requirements relating to certification of small business concerns owned and controlled by women for certain purposes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced the "No Funds for Forced Labor Act" on Jan. 29, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. H.R. 7125. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to advocate opposition to projects that make use of forced labor; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Raja Krishnamoorthi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Credit for Caring Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3702. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "NCAA Accountability Act" on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3739. A bill to establish due process requirements for the investigation of intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "NCAA Accountability Act of 2024".   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. 18 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Human Rights Defenders Protection Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3705. A bill to protect individuals who face reprisals for defending human rights and democracy by enhancing the capacity of the United States Government to prevent, mitigate, and respond in such cases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "401Kids Savings Account Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3716. A bill to create children's lifetime savings accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Tina Smith, D-Minn., John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Words Matter Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3726. A bill to amend Federal law to remove the terms "mentally retarded" and "mental retardation", and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Words Matter Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Removal of "mentally retarded" and   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. 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Victims' Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3706. A bill to amend section 3663A of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that restitution includes necessary and reasonable expenses incurred by a person who has assumed the victim's rights; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Defund United Nations Relief and Works Agency Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3723. A bill to prohibit funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Defund United Nations Relief and Works Agency Act of 2024". SEC. 2.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Innovation in Investment Act" on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3735. A bill to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to conflicts of interest associated with the use of predictive data analytics by broker-dealers and investment advisers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Proprietary Education Oversight Task Force Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3727. A bill to establish the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Committee and to facilitate the disclosure and reporting of information regarding complaints and investigations related to proprietary institutions of higher education eligible to receive Federal education assistance; to the Committee on He  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act" on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3736. A bill to strengthen Federal data collection regarding the teacher and principal workforce; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act".   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Send Us Budget Materials and International Tactics In Time Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3734. A bill to require submission of the National Security Strategy and the budget of the President before the President may deliver the State of the Union address; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Send Us Budget Materials and I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "PFAS Accountability Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3725. A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to codify a Federal cause of action and a type of remedy available for individuals significantly exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to encourage research and accountability for irresponsible discharge of those substances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on En  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Rejecting Extremist Shareholder Proposals that Inhibit and Thwart Enterprise for Businesses Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3703. A bill to clarify that an issuer may exclude a shareholder proposal pursuant to section 240.14a-8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, without regard to whether that proposal relates to a significant social policy issue; to the Committee on Banking, Hous  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3701. A bill to establish education partnership programs between public schools and public health agencies to prevent the misuse and overdose of synthetic opioids by youth, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Corny  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Health Care for Energy Workers Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3700. A bill to permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to furnish necessary services, appliances, and supplies to individuals receiving medical benefits for illnesses; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Patty Murray, D  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced legislation on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3742. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish a community college and career training grant program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Assisting Community Colleges in Educating Skilled Students to Care  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3708. A bill to reprogram Federal funds appropriated for UNRWA to construct the southwest border wall and to prohibit future funding for UNRWA; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Cynthia M  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "No Industrial Restrictions In Secret Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3724. A bill to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from using assessments generated by the Integrated Risk Information System as a tier 1 data source in rulemakings and other regulatory actions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3707. A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports reviewing the educational material used by the Palestinian Authority in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Preventing Rampant Online Technological Exploitation and Criminal Trafficking Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3718. A bill to prevent the distribution of intimate visual depictions without consent; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Preventing Rampant Online Technological Exploitation and Crimina  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3732. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a study on the environmental impacts of artifical intelligence, to require the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to convene a consortium on such environmental impacts, and to require the D  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3714. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require the President to set a minimum annual goal for the number of refugees to be admitted, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Christopher S. Murphy,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Investor Choice Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3715. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Words Matter for the District of Columbia Courts Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3698. A bill to amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to revise references in such title to individuals with intellectual disabilities; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced the "Cruising for Alaska's Workforce Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3731. A bill to permit under certain conditions the transportation of passengers between ports in the State of Alaska, or between a port in the State of Alaska and a port in the State of Washington, on vessels not qualified to engage in the coastwise trade that transport more than 1,000 passengers, and for other purposes; to  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3712. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat United States Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices as voter registration agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Protect Innocent Victims Of Taxation After Fire Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3711. A bill to provide tax relief with respect to certain wildfire relief payments; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect Innocent Victims Of   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. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act" on Feb. 5, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3733. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a national, evidence-based education campaign to increase public and health care provider awareness regarding the potential risks and benefits of human cell and tissue products transplants, and for other purposes; to the Committee   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "Strengthen Wood Products Supply Chain Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3721. A bill prescribe requirements with respect to plants detained by the Secretary of the Interior on suspicion of a violation of the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Katie Boyd Britt, R-Al  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Improving Access to Maternal Health for Military and Dependent Moms Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3722. A bill to require a report on access to maternal health care within the military health system, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Access   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Space National Guard Establishment Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3697. A bill to establish the Space National Guard; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., James Risch, R-Idaho, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Rick Scott, R-Fla., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Alex Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced legislation on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3741. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., James Risch, R-Idaho, John Kennedy, R-La., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Creating Opportunity for Athletic Coaches to Help Educate Students Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3699. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include expenses for certain nonathletic supplies in the above-the-line deduction for eligible educators, and to allow such deduction to interscholastic sports administrators and coaches; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponso  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Preventing Terrorism at the U.N. Act" on Jan. 31, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 16. S. 3717. A bill to prohibit United States voluntary contributions to the United Nations; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventing Terrorism at the U.N. Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Sense of Congres  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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Preserving Pathways to Homeownership Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3720. A bill to amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to provide for additional requirements for land installment contract transactions; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preserv  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act" on Feb. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3738. A bill to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Todd Young, R-Ind., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard J. D  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Veterans Housing Stability Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3728. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the administration of housing loans of the Department of Veterans Affairs to prevent or resolve default under such loans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., introduced the "Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3729. A bill to modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act". SEC. 2. Eligibility requirements.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Investing in Main Street Act" on Feb. 1, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 18. S. 3730. A bill to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the amount that may be invested in small business investment companies; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and James Risch, R-Idaho. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more