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 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 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. 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. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., introduced the "Uniform Postal Data Acquisition for Transparency and Early Detection within the United States Postal Service Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4023. A bill to strengthen the requirements relating to advance electronic information for cargo, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subseque  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Hydrogen Aviation Strategy Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4032. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Secretary of Energy to exercise leadership in the creation of Federal and international policies relating to the safe and efficient use of hydrogen to increase aviation decarbonization and reduce air and noise pollution, and for other purpo  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 13 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Sustainable Agriculture Research Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3844. A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to provide for an additional goal of the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA) to enhance the role of agriculture in innovative sustainability solutions; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is   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 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 13 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "Office of Small Farms Establishment Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3877. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish an Office of Small Farms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., James McGovern, D-Mass., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Jasmine   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 13 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Transparency Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3846. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance transparency regarding reports conducted by the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md. *   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Connect Our Parks Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2018. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an assessment to identify locations in National Parks in which there is the greatest need for broadband internet access service and areas in National Parks in which there is the greatest need for cellular service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Dependable Classification of Airports Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1946. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the owner or operator of a small hub airport that is reclassified as a medium hub airport to elect to be treated as a small hub airport, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jack  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 W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1982. A bill to amend chapter 511 of title 51, United States Code, to modify the authority for space transportation infrastructure modernization grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas,  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 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 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 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