WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., introduced legislation on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3888. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Benefits for certain children of Vietnam veterans and certain other veterans.  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Protecting Americans' Retirement Savings Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4008. A bill to amend the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit plan investments in foreign adversary and sanctioned entities, require disclosure of existing investments in such entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mi  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Public Health Emergency Response Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4009. A bill to establish emergency paid sick leave for individuals impacted by a public health emergency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, House Administration, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. H. Res. 462. A resolution remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., introduced the "Debt Ceiling Reform Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3953. A bill to amend chapter 31 of title 31, United States Code, to provide procedures for congressional disapproval of the issuance of additional debt; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provision  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3890. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Permanen  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H.J. Res. 69. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Federal 'Good Neighbor Plan' for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolu  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced legislation on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3885. A bill to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include copper as a critical mineral, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., and Jim Baird, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Inclusion of copper as critical minera  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "American Family Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3899. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable child tax credit with monthly advance payment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., John B. Lar  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair and Open Skies Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4021. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that authorizations issued by the Secretary of Transportation to foreign air carriers do not undermine labor standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Andre Carson,   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3973. A bill to establish judicial ethics; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Rules, Financial Services, Agriculture, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced a resolution on June 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. H. Res. 464. A resolution acknowledging that unborn children are legal and constitutional persons who are entitled to the equal protection of the laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Breche  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3980. A bill to formally establish within statute an independent scientific research and development agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a pe  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., introduced the "Accountability through Confirmation Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4036. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Blaine Luetkemeyer  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., introduced the "Protecting Small Business Information Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4035. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to harmonize the effective dates of all rules required under the Corporate Transparency Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Monica  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3867. A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include spotted lanternfly control research and development as high-priority research and extension initiative, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y.,  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "Combating International Islamophobia Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3985. A bill to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Joaquin C  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 490. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 12 through June 18, 2023, as "National Men's Health Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps.Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Henry C  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Children's Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4046. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to strengthen the provisions relating to child labor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Raja Krishnamo  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Pets Belong With Families Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3989. A bill to prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Jerr  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., introduced the "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3842. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetes outpatient self- management training services, to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the provision of virtual diabetes outpatient self-management training services, and for other purpose  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., introduced the "Forest Data Modernization Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3990. A bill to amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 to modify the forest inventory and analysis program; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry Moore, R-Ala., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Andre Carson, D-Ind., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., and Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Expanded Telehealth Access Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3875. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., introduced the "Milk is Indisputably Liked by Kids Act " on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3930. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to offer flavored milk under the school lunch program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Sc  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 483. A resolution recognizing the month of June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, prosperous country, and acknowledging the importance of immigrants and their children to the future successes of  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced the "Jackie Walorski Enhancing Necessary Data on Illegal School Bus Passing Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3998. A bill to establish a program to monitor and gather data on incidents of illegal passing of stopped school buses, develop a national public safety messaging campaign, training materials, and model legislation to reduce such incidents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transp  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on June 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. S. Res. 252. A resolution celebrating the 246th anniversary of the creation of the flag of the United States and expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Mike Lee, R-Utah, James Risch, R-Idaho, Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Ri  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Airport Infrastructure Resources Security Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1965. A bill to prohibit airport improvement grants funds from being used for contracts with entities that have violated intellectual property rights of United States entities; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Todd Young, R-Ind., and Mik  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1964. A bill to abolish the Office of Financial Research; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Abolition of the Office of Financial Research.  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. S.J. Res. 32. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)"; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The joint r  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 15 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary & Effective Care Technologies for Health Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2016. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Thune, R-S.D., Mark R. Warner, D-Va.  more