WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Oversight of Medicare Billing Code Cost Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7652. A bill to increase oversight and transparency with respect to Medicare billing codes; 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 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7654. A bill to expand and modify the grant program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide innovative transportation options to veterans in highly rural areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act" on March 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 6. H.R. 7653. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to update certain terminology regarding veteran employment; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act of 2024" or th  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, introduced the "Innovative Mitigation Partnerships for Asphalt and Concrete Technologies Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7685. A bill to strengthen and enhance the competitiveness of American industry through the research and development of advanced technologies to improve the efficiency of cement, concrete, and asphalt production, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technolo  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced legislation on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7708. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require MA organizations offering network- based plans to maintain an accurate provider directory, and for other purposes; 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 Speaker, in each case  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., introduced the "Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act" on March 15, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 10. H.R. 7683. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to adopt and adhere to principles of free speech, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., and Virginia Foxx, R-N.C. *   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., introduced the "Laken Riley Act" on March 12, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3933. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ted   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Stop Mexico's Steel Surge Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3917. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to reimpose duties on steel imported into the United States from Mexico, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Elizabeth Warren,   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3923. A bill to provide for the effective use of immigration detainers to enhance public safety; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Bill Cassidy, R  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced the "Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act" on March 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on April 8. S. 3927. A bill to provide a civil remedy for individuals harmed by sanctuary jurisdiction policies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Kevin   more