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. 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 14 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act" on June 9, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3935. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to reauthorize and improve the Federal Aviation Administration and other civil aviation programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Garret   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 11. H. Res. 470. A resolution impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Resolved, That Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security,  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 11. H. Res. 474. A resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place a real time display of the United States total outstanding national debt in the House Chamber; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., John Rose, R-Tenn., Josh Brechee  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Debt-Free College Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3923. A bill to establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Leveraging Quantum Computing Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3987. A bill to provide for enhanced use of quantum computing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Leveraging Quantum Computing Act". SEC. 2. National Quantum Coordination Office activities.  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3988. A bill to provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 482. A resolution commending United States Border Patrol Chief Raul L. Ortiz on his retirement after 32 years of public service; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Green, R-Tenn., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Clay Higgins, R-La., Mike Ezell, R-Miss.,  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced the "Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4051. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Garret Graves, R-La., and Marc Veasey, D-Te  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. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "De Minimis Reciprocity Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1969. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require reciprocity with respect to de minimis entries of articles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and J.D. Vance, R-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "De Minimis Reciprocity Act   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1972. A bill to increase college transparency and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lowerin  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Streamlining Accountability and Value in Education for Students Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1971. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for loan repayment simplification and income- driven repayment reform; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Informed Student Borrowing Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1970. A bill to modify requirements relating to financial aid disclosures; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Informed Student Bo  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1953. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received from State- based catastrophe loss mitigation programs; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., John Kennedy, R-La., John W. Hicke  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced a resolution on June 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. S. Res. 253. A resolution designating June 16, 2023, as National Service and Conservation Corps Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * Designating June 16, 2023, as National Service and Conservation Corps Day. Whereas there exists a network of more than 150 Service and Conservation Corps acr  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. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. S. Res. 247. A resolution designating June 2023 as National Cybersecurity Education Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. * * * Designating June 2023 as National Cybersecurity Education Month. Whereas recent cyberattacks and vulnerabili  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

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., introduced the "Graduate Opportunity and Affordable Loans Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1968. A bill to modify the annual and aggregate limits of Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loans for graduate and professional students, and to terminate Federal Direct PLUS Loans for graduate and professional students, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is c  more