WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "Medical License Verification Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9802. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to verify whether a health care provider is licensed in good standing before issuing the provider a unique health identifier, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9645. A bill to require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a report on Medicare and Medicaid fraud; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the "Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Politburo Accountability Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9555. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to certain senior officials of the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9648. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Rules, for a pe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the "Keep Kids Covered Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9688. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for continuous eligibility for certain children under the Medicaid program and the Children's Health Insurance Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., introduced the "Securing Timely Opportunities for Payment and Maximizing Awards for Detaining Unlawful Regime Officials Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 26. H.R. 9692. A bill to increase the maximum reward amount for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Nicolas Maduro Moros to $100,000,000, which shall be paid out by the Federal Government from all assets being withheld from Nicolas Maduro Mor  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Value Over Cost Act" on Sept. 16, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9596. A bill to amend title 41, United States Code, and title 10, United States Code, to provide best value through the multiple award schedule program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "Transformational Artificial Intelligence to Modernize the Economy Against Extreme Weather Act" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9498. A bill to direct the use of artificial intelligence by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to adapt to extreme weather, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Fair Future Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9694. A bill to amend the Fair Housing Act to repeal the Thurmond amendment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fair Future Act". SEC. 2. Amendment.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Work Permit Reform Act" on Sept. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9502. A bill to provide for automatic extension of employment authorizations, to require earlier determinations on temporary protected status designations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Work Permit Reform Act". SEC. 2. Employment authorization do  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced the "Detection at Range Technology for Screening of Passengers Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9730. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of detection at range technology for the screening of passengers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Detection at Range Technology fo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., introduced the "Protection of Child Victims from Online Predators Act " on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9732. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify that private, one-on-one communications constitute a notice or advertisement for purposes of the Federal crime of making a notice or advertisement to seek or offer child pornography; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., introduced the "Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act" on Sept. 24, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9769. A bill to ensure the security and integrity of United States critical infrastructure by establishing an interagency task force and requiring a comprehensive report on the targeting of United States critical infrastructure by People's Republic of China state-sponsored cyber actors, and for o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 21. H. Res. 1423. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week"; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and Rick Larsen, D-Wash. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Flight Refund Fairness Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9552. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to exempt ticket agents that are small businesses from the requirement to provide refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Nurture Originals, Foster Art and Keep Entertainment Safe Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 24. H.R. 9551. A bill to protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals, and for other purposes; 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., Robert J. Wittman, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Venezuela Advancing Liberty, Opportunity and Rights Act" on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9546. A bill to promote democracy in Venezuela, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Rules, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Visa Processing Improvement and Paperwork Reduction Act" on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 23. H.R. 9545. A bill to provide for the electronic submission of domestic violence information and communications with visa applicants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Visa Processing Improvement and Paperwork Reduct  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Presidential Library Donation Reform Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 21. H.R. 9491. A bill to amend title 44, United States Code, to require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Preventing Armed Groups from Engaging in Radicalism Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9646. A bill to prohibit the availability of Federal funds to support the armed forces of Lebanon, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventing Armed Groups from Engaging in Radicalism" or the "PAGER Act". SEC. 2. Li  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Stopping Transgender Operation Payments and Wacky Expenses for Illegal Residents and Detainees Act" on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25. H.R. 9586. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being used to provide certain gender transition procedures to individuals in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Health and Human Services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act" on Sept. 20, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9745. A bill to prohibit the enforcement of certain regulations relating to sale, donation, and transfer of Federal Government property, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "BIRD Energy and U.S.-Israel Energy Center Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 19, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. H.R. 9713. A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to expand and reauthorize the United States-Israel Energy Cooperation program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Home  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9641. A bill to reauthorize the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Darren Soto, D-Fla., and Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "PROTECT Our   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Reinforcing Crime Victims' Rights Act" on Sept. 25, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 29. H.R. 9858. A bill to strengthen the rights of crime victims, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Lois Frankel, D-Fla., and Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reinforcing Crime Victims' Righ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Fla., introduced the "Protecting Investments in Our Ports Act" on Sept. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 28. H.R. 9642. A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to require applicants for grants that propose to use digital infrastructure or a software component to certify the applicant has an approved security plan that addresses the cybersecurity risks of such digital infrastructure or software, and for other purposes; to the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Sept. 11, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 27. S. Res. 808. A resolution congratulating and expressing gratitude to Commander Jeremy Robertson and the crew of the USS Carney for the exemplary and historic performance during their 235-day deployment to the United States Naval Forces Europe-Africa and the United States Naval Forces Central Command; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act " on Sept. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 27. S. 5043. A bill to require coordination among Federal agencies that administer sanctions lists with respect to the inclusion of individuals and entities on such lists; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more