WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "VA Work-Study Improvement Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3600. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the VA Work-Study program; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Summer Lee, D-Pa., Brian  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Secure Testing Resources Instead of Prosecuting Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3563. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to exempt from punishment the possession, sale, or purchase of fentanyl drug testing equipment; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., introduced the "AIR PUMP Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3576. A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provision  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 935. A bill to require reporting regarding certain drug price increases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fair  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced legislation on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 908. A bill to oppose the provision of assistance to the People's Republic of China by the multilateral development banks; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Eric Sc  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced legislation on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1010. A bill to authorize the honorary promotion of Master Sergeant Harold B. Pharis, United States Army (retired), to Sergeant Major; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Authorization for honorary promotion of Master Sergeant Harold B. Pharis, United States Army (retired), to Sergeant Major. * * * Summary: This bill authori  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced legislation on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1009. A bill to authorize the posthumous honorary promotion to general of Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, United States Army; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Posthumous honorary promotion to general of Lieutenant General Frank  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1011. A bill to require an annual report of Federal employees and retirees with delinquent tax debt; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federa  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Keep the Watchdogs Running Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1012. A bill to authorize Offices of Inspectors General to continue operations during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Keep the Watc  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 925. A bill to authorize the Department of Labor's voluntary protection program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., and Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Protecting America's Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 926. A bill to prohibit the purchase or lease of agricultural land in the United States by persons associated with certain foreign governments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala.  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Student Loan Tax Elimination Act" on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1004. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate origination fees on Federal Direct loans; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Christopher Coons, D  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 130. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 17 to April 21, 2023, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * Supporting the designation of the week of April 17 to April 21, 2023, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. introduced a joint resolution on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S.J. Res. 22. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joint resolution is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 942. A bill to create a point of order against legislation modifying the number of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Mike Lee, R-Utah, Mike Braun, R-Ind., Todd Young, R-Ind., and Eric Schmitt,  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S.J. Res. 21. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Tom Cotton, R-Ark  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Upholding a Secure Postal System Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1641. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit reports to Congress on theft of mail and United States Postal Service property, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss.   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 120. A resolution designating March 23, 2023, as "National Women in Agriculture Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., John Fetterman, D-Pa., James Risch, R-Idaho, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Chuck Grassle  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., introduced the "Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act" on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 19. S. 981. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define the term natural cheese; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., James Risch, R-Idaho, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Peter Wel  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced the "Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 907. A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Rand Paul,  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "No Central Bank Digital Currency Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 967. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to limit the ability of Federal Reserve banks to issue central bank digital currency; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No C  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Recoupment Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1018. A bill to extend the statute of limitations for fraud by individuals under the COVID-19 unemployment programs; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 119. A resolution recognizing the 202nd anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., B  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "NIH Reform Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 19. S. 960. A bill to replace the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases with 3 separate national research institutes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Disincentivizing Internet Service Censorship of Online Users and Restrictions on Speech and Expression Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 921. A bill to amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to correct shortcomings in how that section addresses content moderation, content creation and development, and content distribution; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Removing Section 230 Immunity for Official Accounts of Censoring Foreign Adversaries Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 941. A bill to remove immunity protections from social media platforms which host accounts of censoring foreign adversaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Strengthening Enforcement to Curtail Unlawful, Risky Entrance to Flights Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 918. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to prohibit the use of certain identification documents at airport security checkpoints, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho,  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Con. Res. 8. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States; to the Committee on Finance. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crap  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "After Hours Child Care Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 976. A bill to establish and expand child care programs for parents who work nontraditional hours, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "After Hours Child Care Act".   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Quantum in Practice Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 969. A bill to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to make certain additions relating to quantum modeling and simulation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Quantum i  more