WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Retired Pay Restoration Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 303. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or combat-related special compensation; to the Committee on Arm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 134. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove geographic requirements and expand originating sites for telehealth services; 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 of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee conc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 129. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to ensure drop boxes are maintained on military installations for the deposit of unused prescription drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Drop boxes on military installations for deposit of unused prescription drugs.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Manatee Protection Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 131. A bill to designate the West Indian manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Manatee Protection Act of 2023". SEC. 2. West Indian manatee designated endangered species.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Mandating Exclusive Review of Individual Treatments (MERIT) Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 133. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the use of the national coverage determination process 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 subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "No Pay Raise for Congress Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 135. A bill to provide that rates of pay for Members of Congress shall not be adjusted under section 601(a)(2) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 in the year following any fiscal year in which outlays of the United States exceeded receipts of the United States; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Protecting Local Communities from Harmful Algal Blooms Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 132. A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include algal blooms in the definition of a major disaster, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Thin Blue Line Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 130. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Garret Gra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 277. 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 Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Jan. 10, 2023. H. Res. 17. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Speaker to allow the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. * * * SECTION 1. Broadcasting the House. Rule V of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended-- (1) by redesignating clause   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla. introduced the "Ceasing Age-Based Trucking Restrictions Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. H.R. 267. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide that the transportation of goods from a port of entry and another place within the same State as such port does not constitute interstate transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Ashley Hinson, R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Break the Chain Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 213. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the provisions that relate to family-sponsored immigrants; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Break the Chain Act". SEC. 2. Family-sponsored immigration priorities.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "COI Elimination Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 211. A bill to provide for the abolition of certain United Nations groups, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Protecting Our Land Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 212. A bill to prohibit the purchase of public or private real estate located in the United States by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting our Land Act". SEC. 2. Prohibition on purchase of public or private   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Veterans' True Choice Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 214. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide eligibility for TRICARE Select to veterans with service-connected disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "One School, One Nurse Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 305. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to assist local educational agencies with ensuring that each elementary and secondary school has at least one registered nurse on staff; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Sp  more