WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "Homeland And Cyber Threat Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2745. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Ed   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced the "Save Local Business Act" on April 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2826. A bill to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Mary E. Miller,   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a joint resolution on March 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 8. H.J. Res. 45. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Border Reinforcement Act" on April 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2794. A bill to secure the international borders of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisd  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced the "Cellphone Jamming Reform Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2380. A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., William Timmons, R-S.C.  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, introduced the "Stop Penalizing Working Seniors Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2769. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals only enrolled in Medicare Part A to contribute to health savings accounts; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., and Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Go Woke, Go Broke Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2776. A bill to abolish the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity of the Department of the Treasury; to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 commi  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "American Investment in Manufacturing Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2788. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the allowance for depreciation, amortization, or depletion for purposes of determining the income limitation on the deduction for business interest; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joseph D. Morel  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Dignity for Aborted Children Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1102. A bill to protect the dignity of fetal remains, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and James Risch, R-  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Department of Energy & Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1112. A bill to amend the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to clarify whistleblower rights and protections, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., James Lankford, R-Okla.  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1156. A bill to establish an Office of Native American Affairs within the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Markwayne Mullin  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1117. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow a tax deduction at the time an investment in qualified property is made; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marsha   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., introduced a joint resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 8. S.J. Res. 24. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat"; to the Committee on Environm  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Death Tax Repeal Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1108. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Ted Budd, R-N.C  more