WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Coastal Broadband Deployment Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3311. A bill to provide that a project for the deployment or modification of a communications facility entirely within a floodplain is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced legislation on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3367. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the continuing operation of national cemeteries during periods of certain funding restrictions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 409. A resolution condemning the acts of terrorism committed by Iranian military proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, against the people of the State of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Webster, R-Fla., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Nan  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 412. A resolution in the matter of Adam Schiff; to the Committee on Ethics. * * * In the matter of Adam Schiff. Resolved, That, pursuant to article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States, Representative Adam Schiff, be, and he hereby is, expelled from the House of Representatives.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Combating BDS Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1637. A bill to provide for nonpreemption of measures by State and local governments to divest from entities that engage in certain boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel or persons doing business in Israel or Israeli-controlled territories, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Nutrition Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1639. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to increase funding for the purchase of specialty crops, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Nutrition Act of 2023".   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1647. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Thom T  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Lacey Act Amendments" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1614. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lacey Act Amendments of 2023". SEC. 2. Amendments.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1638. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit contributions and donations by foreign nationals in connection with ballot initiatives and referenda; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "SNAP Education Allocation Modernization Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1660. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the allocation of funding to States for the nutrition education and obesity prevention grant program under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Sho  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "AI Shield for Kids Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1626. A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission, in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, to issue rules prohibiting entities from offering minor consumers artificial intelligence features in the products of those entities without parental consent, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpo  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Directing Independent Research To Yield Carbon Assessment Regarding Electric Vehicles Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1304. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the carbon footprint and environmental impacts of electric vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barra  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "School Guardian Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1305. A bill to provide block grants to assign armed law enforcement officers to elementary and secondary schools; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "School Guardian Act of 2023". SEC. 2. School guardian grants.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1598. A bill to clarify and improve accountability for certain members of the Armed Forces during consideration for medical separation in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more