WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Foster Care Stabilization Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 756. A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration grant program to provide emergency relief to foster youth and improve pre-placement services offered by foster care stabilization agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, and Mary Gay Scanlon, D  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 755. A bill to encourage the development of specialized foster care programs designed specifically for large sibling groups, sibling groups with a wide age range, and sibling groups with complex needs; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, and Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "TCJA Permanency Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 976. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., David Joyce, R-Ohio, Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Carol Mille  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 830. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Diana   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Biofuel Cell Research Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 910. A bill to amend section 932 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to create a biofuel and fuel cell vehicle research, development, and demonstration program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Biojet Fuel Research Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 909. A bill to amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to establish a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Working Group, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., Mike Flood, R-Neb., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Comparison of Sustainable Transportation Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 912. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct an analysis of the costs of converting light-duty vehicles in the Federal fleet to electric vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "Simplifying Grants Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 914. A bill to simplify the grant process for nonurbanized areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., Julia Letlow, R-La., Morgan Griffith, R-Va., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Michael Guest, R-Miss., John R. Car  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 790. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the firearm transfer tax, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Bill Posey, R-Fla., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Bil  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Ending Mandates on Head Start Educators Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 794. A bill to eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirement in head start programs; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and John H. Rutherford, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ending Mandates on Head Start Educators  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "IRS Funding Accountability Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 888. A bill to provide accountability for funding provided to the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Treasury under Public Law 117-169; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 commit  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced the "Securing the Border for Public Health Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 801. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to provide for suspension of entries and imports from designated countries to prevent the spread of communicable diseases and import into the United States of certain controlled substances; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa. * *  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., introduced the "Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 807. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juri  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 809. A bill to prohibit certain persons from purchasing agricultural real estate in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting School Milk Choices Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 819. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act with respect to the types of milk offered under the school lunch program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Claudi  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 761. A bill to combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., To  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act" on March 7, 2023. S. 691. A bill to deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ted Cru  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "National Debt is National Security Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 742. A bill to establish limitations on the amount of debt issued by the United States which may be held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National Debt is Nat  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Biochar Research Network Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 732. A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., John Thune, R-S.D., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preventing Child Sex Abuse Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 724. A bill to protect children against sexual abuse and exploitation, and for other purposes; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Todd Young, R-Ind., and Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventing Child Sex Abuse Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Sense of Congress. SEC. 3. Interstate chil  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Beagle Brigade Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 759. A bill to authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center , and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Beagle Brigade Act of 2023". SEC. 2. National Detector Dog Training Center. (a) In general.--There is established a Na  more