WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 485. A resolution expressing support for the designation of "Batten Disease Awareness Day" on June 9; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Mike Rogers, R-Ala., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y.,  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced the "Woman on the Twenty Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4010. A bill to require $20 notes to include a portrait of Harriet Tubman, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas,   more

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. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Sustaining Healthy Ecosystems, Livelihoods, and Local Seafood Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3951. A bill to establish in the Department of Agriculture an Office of Aquaculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, and Ed Case, D-Hawaii. * * * SECTION   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. 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 14 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 484. A resolution addressing the hardships and disparities faced by Black women in order to encourage more inclusive policymaking; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., and Robin Kelly, D-Ill. * * * Addressing the hardships and disparities faced by Black women i  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. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4020. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employment of children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as oppressive child labor; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., and Del. Eleanor Holmes No  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., introduced the "Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3962. A bill to establish a Federal Advisory Council to Support Victims of Gun Violence; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Susan Wild, D-Pa., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Bar  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 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. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Loan Tax Relief Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3967. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from taxable income of any student loan forgiveness or discharge; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Student Loan Tax Relief  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Credit Card Competition Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3881. A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Thomas Ti  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. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act " on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4031. A bill to prohibit drilling in the Arctic Ocean; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Julia Br  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 15 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Securing Our Airspace from Reconnaissance Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3974. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for unmanned aircraft systems from foreign entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 488. A resolution calling on the Biden administration to immediately provide Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. William R. Keating, D-Mass., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Jared Golden, D-Maine, and Joe Wilson, R-S.C. * * * Calling on the Bid  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 499. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2023, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa. * * * Expressing suppor  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 14 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 480. A resolution recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Eleanor Holmes Norton,  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3980. A bill to formally establish within statute an independent scientific research and development agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a pe  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Airline Employee Assault Prevention Act " on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4037. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., and John Garamendi, D-Calif. * *   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 14 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 481. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The   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 13 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Tracking and Reporting Absent Community-Members Everywhere Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3868. A bill to direct the Attorney General to include a data field in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System to indicate whether the last known location of a missing person was confirmed or was suspected to have been on Federal land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judic  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Asylum Claims Improvement Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3919. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit the ability to take into account the mental health of an applicant for asylum; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. S  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 13 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Reduce Excessive Decibels and Unwanted Commotion and Emissions to Heighten Enforcement and Limitation of Intrusive Chopper Operations to Protect Towns and Enhance Residents from Noise Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3921. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to facilitate information sharing between helicopter operators and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administra  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. 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. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Children's Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4046. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to strengthen the provisions relating to child labor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Raja Krishnamo  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. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 492. A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Gus Bilirakis  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. 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 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 483. A resolution recognizing the month of June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, prosperous country, and acknowledging the importance of immigrants and their children to the future successes of  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 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Economic Inclusion Civil Rights Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2008. A bill to amend section 1977 of the Revised Statutes to protect equal rights under law; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Edward J.   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Opt for Health with SNAP, Close the Fruit and Vegetable Gap Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2015. A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to provide funding for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Temporary Emergency Scheduling and Testing of Fentanyl Analogues Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1950. A bill to extend the temporary order for fentanyl- related substances; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Temporary Emergency Scheduling and Testing of Fentanyl Analogues Act of 2023" or the "TEST Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3  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 14 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Private Prison Information Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1983. A bill to require non-Federal prison, correctional, and detention facilities holding Federal prisoners or detainees under a contract with the Federal Government to make the same information available to the public that Federal prisons and correctional facilities are required to make available; to the Committee on the Judicia  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. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting Older Americans Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1979. A bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving age discrimination; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced the "Iranian Enrichment Monitoring Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1981. A bill to modify the Iran Nuclear Weapons Capability and Terrorism Monitoring Act of 2022; to the Select Committee on Intelligence. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Iranian Enrichment Monitoring Act of   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. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2007. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the submission by issuers of data relating to diversity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tina Smit  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 14 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Payment Choice Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1984. A bill to ensure that United States currency is treated as legal tender to be accepted as payment for purchases of goods and services at brick-and-mortar businesses throughout the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Small Business Financing Disclosure Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2021. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to apply that Act to small business financing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Benjamin Cardin, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "United States-Uruguay Economic Partnership Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1926. A bill to amend the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act to make Uruguay eligible for designation as a beneficiary country under that Act, to include Uruguay in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 and E2 nonimmigrants if nationals of the United S  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Canyon's Law" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1940. A bill to prohibit the use of M-44 devices, commonly known as "cyanide bombs", on public land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a joint resolution on June 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. S.J. Res. 33. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United S  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1995. A bill to support public health infrastructure; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Eli  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Safeguarding Tunisian Democracy Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2006. A bill to foster Tunisia's democratic institutions, to limit funds until Tunisia restores checks and balances, and to authorize the creation of a fund to support democratic reforms; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  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

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Reserve Component Healthcare Access and Expansion Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1952. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for care from the Department of Veterans Affairs to include members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and   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 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Global Respect Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1960. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for violations of the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christoph  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Advancing Inclusion and Representation in the Workforce of Aviation and Transportation Systems Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1935. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is   more