WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced legislation on June 9, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3947. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 859 North State Road 21 in Melrose, Florida, as the "Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 485. A resolution expressing support for the designation of "Batten Disease Awareness Day" on June 9; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Mike Rogers, R-Ala., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y.,  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Eliminate Non-approved Devices and Contraband Electronics Limiting Links to Society in Confined Environments for Longer Lasting Safety Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3949. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for additional prohibitions and enhanced penalties for providing or possessing wireless communications devices in detention facilities, and for other purposes;   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Timely Access to Clinical Treatment Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4011. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to improve patient access to oral medications, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Timely Access to Clinica  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the "Advancing the Quality and Understanding of American Aquaculture Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4013. A bill to establish a regulatory system for sustainable offshore aquaculture in the United States exclusive economic zone, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Agency Subpoena Compliance Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3901. A bill to establish procedures to reduce agency funding for failure to comply with lawfully issued congressional subpoenas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considera  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., introduced legislation on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3839. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to increase transparency in generic drug applications; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Increasing transparency in generic drug applications. (a) In general.--Section 505(j)(3) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmeti  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., introduced the "Create Accountable Respectful Environments for Children Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3852. A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to address or assist in resolving the shortage of appropriate foster homes for children, to develop resources to keep sibling groups together, and to provide for a system of checks and balances to ensure a child's ongoing safety and wel  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., introduced the "Ensuring Sufficient Supply of Testing Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3840. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain contracts and cooperative agreements with clinical laboratories for purposes of delivery of medical products to the Strategic National Stockpile; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. * *   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced the "United States-Israel International Development Cooperation Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3907. A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for certain cooperative projects among the United States, Israel, and developing countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "Servicemember Employment Protection Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3943. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the reemployment rights of members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Servicemember Employmen  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 479. A resolution censuring Representative Bennie Thompson; to the Committee on Ethics. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C. * * * Censuring Representative Bennie Thompson. Whereas, on December 30, 2022, Representative Bennie Thompson, then Chair of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United Sta  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 11. H. Res. 469. A resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find Mark F. Pomerantz in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with the terms of a lawful and valid congressional subpoena; to the Committee on Rules. * * * Recommending that the House of Representatives find Mark F. Pomerantz in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 489. A resolution censuring and condemning Adam Schiff, Representative of California's 30th Congressional District; to the Committee on Ethics. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Ralph Norman, R-S.  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3925. A bill to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a grant program to fund youth fishing projects; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Daniel Kildee,   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 500. A resolution commemorating 7 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-F  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced the "Venezuelan Adjustment Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4048. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to adjust the status of certain aliens who are nationals of Venezuela to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Frederica S. Wilson  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "Homeowners' Defense Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3997. A bill to ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Homeowners' Defense Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings and purposes.  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1943. A bill to establish the Council on Improving Federal Civic Architecture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Taiwan Peace Through Strength Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1997. A bill to promote peace through strength in Taiwan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Taiwan Peace through Strength Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Anticipatory policy planning and annual review of United States war plans to defend Taiwan. SE  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. S. Res. 250. A resolution designating June 6, 2023, as National Naloxone Awareness Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., James Lankford, R-Okla., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Mark Kelly  more