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 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. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Rural Physician Workforce Production Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 834. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to support rural residency training funding that is equitable for all States, 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 for consideration of such provision  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Freight Rail Assistance and Investment to Launch Coronavirus-era Activity and Recovery Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 838. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to encourage the replacement or modernization of inefficient, outdated freight railcars, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Sanford D.  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., introduced the "Respect State Housing Laws Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 802. A bill to amend the CARES Act to remove a requirement on lessors to provide notice to vacate, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Andy Barr, R-Ky., William Timmons, R-S.C., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mike Flood, R-Neb., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  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. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Debt Explanation Before Taxwriters Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 846. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to appear before Congress before the debt limit is reached or extraordinary measures are taken to prevent default; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., and Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Auto Theft Prevention Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 847. A bill to provide funding to State and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., and David Trone, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Captain James C. Edge Gold Star Spouse Equity Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 854. A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to expand certain benefits for surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die in line of duty, 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 con  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 749. A bill to ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University and to require the Secretaries of Education and Interior to consider the National Advisory Council on Indian Education's reports in the preparation of budget materials; to the Committee on H  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Precision Agriculture Loan Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 719. A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to establish a precision agriculture loan program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Precision   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 720. A bill to leverage incentives for the adoption of precision agriculture equipment and technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Producing Re  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats That Risk Information & Communications Technology Act" on March 7, 2023. S. 686. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to review and prohibit certain transactions between persons in the United States and foreign adversaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Tammy Baldwin,   more