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. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 496. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 13 as "Posttraumatic Growth Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Expressing support for the designation of June 13 as "Posttraumatic Growth Day". Whereas trauma is an experience that profoundly affects individuals, their families, and communities, leaving lastin  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 13 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Securing Unhoused Peoples' Program for Outreach Resources and Transportation For SNAP Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3847. A bill to Improve nutrition assistance for people experiencing homelessness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced legislation on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3952. A bill to limit the flags that may be flown over a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Keith Self, R-Texas, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Mike Ezell, R-Miss., Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Barry Loudermil  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. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Prohibit Auto Insurance Discrimination Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3880. A bill to prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

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. 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 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Access to Breast Cancer Diagnosis Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3851. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage from imposing cost-sharing requirements with respect to diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations; to the Committee on Energy and Comme  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Dillon's Law" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3910. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to give a preference, with respect to project grants for preventive health services, for States that allow all trained individuals to carry and administer epinephrine, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. * * *  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 14 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Green Climate Fund Authorization Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3961. A bill to authorize appropriations for climate financing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barra  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "No Corporate Tax Exemption for Professional Sports Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3908. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit tax-exempt status for professional sports leagues; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Julia Brownley, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Clean Shipping Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4024. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for the establishment of standards to limit the carbon intensity of the fuel used by certain vessels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Emanuel  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. 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 14 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Neighborhood Homes Investment Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3940. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for neighborhood revitalization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, and Dwight Evans, D-Pa. * *   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., introduced the "Bob von Schwedler Permanent Health Coverage Tax Credit Expansion Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3912. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the health coverage tax credit permanent; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Dwight Evans, D-Pa  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. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4002. A bill to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a consistent set of policy guidelines for Federal research agencies to address financial instability of graduate researchers and postdoctoral rese  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 14 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Lifetime Income For Employees Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3942. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to permit default investment arrangements in annuities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Life  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 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. 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. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 11. H. Res. 475. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as "National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., and Robin Kelly, D-Ill. * * * Expressing support for the design  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 13 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 11. H. Res. 476. A resolution supporting the designation of June 6, 2023, as National Naloxone Awareness Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Supporting the designation of June 6, 2023, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Whereas  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced legislation on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1922. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Providing coverage for wig  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "All-American Flag Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1973. A bill to require the purchase of domestically made flags of the United States of America for use by the Federal Government; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Working Families Tax Relief Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1992. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the earned income and child tax credits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wi  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1932. A bill to require that certain aspects of bridge projects be carried out by certified contractors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bridge Corrosion Pre  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 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 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Right to Contraception Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1999. A bill to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Maz  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Program to Inspire Growth and Guarantee Youth Budgeting Advice and Necessary Knowledge Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2022. A bill to establish a youth savings match grant program for students in grades 9 through 12; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "PIGGY BANK Act" or the "  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Discharge Review Board Accountability Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1975. A bill to require a GAO study on the compliance of discharge review boards with statutory provisions and directives related to liberal consideration of certain conditions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine,  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 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Risk Assessment Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1961. A bill to require an interagency risk assessment of the pharmaceutical supply chain to identify and mitigate health and national security risks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1998. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include Indian Tribes in certain provisions relating to priority resource concerns; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and John Hoeven, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "UAS National Airspace Integration Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1927. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to develop a comprehensive unmanned aircraft system integration strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1925. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1954. A bill to improve the provision of health care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans diagnosed with diabetes and heart disease, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Peter Welch, D-Vt.,  more