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 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 712. A bill to identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Todd Young, R-Ind., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., John Thune, R-S.D., and Jacky Ros  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. 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. 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. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced the "Sustainable Budget Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 743. A bill to establish a national commission on fiscal responsibility and reform, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sustainable Budget Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Establishment of commission. SEC. 3.  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Traveler's Gun Rights Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 741. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define "State of residence" and "resident", and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., James Risch, R-Idaho, James Lankford, R-Okla., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Cynthia M. Lummis, R  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Promoting Precision Agriculture Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 734. A bill to enhance the participation of precision agriculture in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promoting Precision Agriculture Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Purpose  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Reverse Entry for Migrant Offenders and Violence Expulsion Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 733. A bill to clarify that convictions for kidnapping or sexual abuse are grounds for inadmissibility and deportability under the Immigration and Nationality Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., James Lankford, R-Okla., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   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