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 15 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "Stop Government Overreach in Ranching Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4012. A bill to repeal the guidance titled "CVM GFI #263 Recommendations for Sponsors of Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs Approved for Use in Animals to Voluntarily Bring Under Veterinary Oversight All Products That Continue to be Available Over-the-Counter"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill i  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "Freights First Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3893. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to limit the preference for Amtrak using rail lines, junctions, and crossings near ports and rail yards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Scott Perry, R-Pa., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., and Harrie  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. 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 15 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 498. A resolution recognizing June 28, 2023, as the 125th anniversary of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and commending its work to improve the health of the people of the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequen  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 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 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. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 489. A resolution censuring and condemning Adam Schiff, Representative of California's 30th Congressional District; to the Committee on Ethics. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Ralph Norman, R-S.  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced legislation on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4034. 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 Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration   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. 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 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 14 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "Build It in America Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3938. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage economic growth; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents, etc. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Build It in America Act".  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "Small Business Jobs Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3937. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the establishment and growth of small businesses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents, etc. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Small Business Jobs Act" . SEC. 2. Increase in threshold for requiring information  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "Tax Cuts for Working Families Act" on June 9, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3936. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to rename the standard deduction the guaranteed deduction, and to add a bonus amount to the guaranteed deduction for taxable years 2024 and 2025; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tax Cuts for Workin  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. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3995. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure that the small business regulatory budget for a fiscal year is not greater than zero, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Aaron Bean, R-Fla., Ma  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Stop Funding Rioters Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3994. A bill to prohibit participation of persons convicted of certain felonies in programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., and Mark Alford, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop F  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. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced legislation on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1993. A bill to waive immunity under section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 for claims and charges related to generative artificial intelligence; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. No section 230 immunity for claims and charges related to generative   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Competition in Professional Baseball Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2010. A bill to subject professional baseball clubs to the antitrust laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Competition in Professional Baseball Act". SEC. 2. Profes  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