WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., introduced the "Pride In Mental Health Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3850. A bill to amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to ensure protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth and their families; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Mark Takano, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Roadless Area Conservation Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3853. A bill to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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, July 14 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3970. A bill to improve Federal populations surveys by requiring the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics in certain surveys, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Supply Chain Security Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4029. A bill to secure the supply chain by providing an election to determine foreign income taxes paid or incurred to certain Western Hemisphere countries without regard to certain regulations; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ron Estes, R-Kan., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., A. Drew  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 11 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on June 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. H. Res. 465. A resolution expressing support for AM radios in automobiles; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Nikki Budzi  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Drone Safety and Efficiency Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3983. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to adopt a performance- and risk-based approach in reviewing requests for certain certificates of waiver, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Robert Me  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced the "Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3922. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out an initiative to develop, expand, and improve rural childcare, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore. * * * SEC  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. 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 15 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act" on June 12, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4004. A bill to approve and implement the Agreement between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States regarding Trade between the United States of America and Taiwan, and for other purposes; to  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4050. A bill to protect human rights and enhance opportunities for LGBTQI people around the world, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of s  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 11 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "FAA Reauthorization Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1939. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Make American Flags in America Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 2001. A bill to require certain flags of the United States to be made in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Make American Flags in America Act of 202  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. S. Res. 248. A resolution designating June 2023 as "Great Outdoors Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jon Tester, D-Mo  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 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2019. A bill to prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Joh  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "One Flag for All Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1985. A bill to prohibit the flying, draping, or other display of any flag other than the flag of the United States at pub lic buildings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1957. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program to serve whole milk, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ron Johnson, R-Wis., John Fetterman, D-Pa.  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Patients Before Middlemen Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1967. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish requirements relating to the responsibility of pharmacy benefit managers under Medicare part D; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. S. Res. 246. A resolution honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the 50th anniversary of the agency; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * * Honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the 50th anniversary of the agency. Whereas the Dru  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam Transition Reporting Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1929. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to provide progress reports on the development and implementation of the national transition plan related to a fluorine-free firefighting foam, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The b  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