WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 486. A resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our ocean and its resources; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerati  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 14 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced the "Veterans Protection from Fraud Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3956. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain crimes committed against veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Matt Gaetz, R-Fl  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 15 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Safe Skies Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4014. A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced the "Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3836. A bill to facilitate direct primary care arrangements under Medicaid; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Ac  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Providing for Unhoused People with Pets Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3957. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to modify and upgrade structures to serve as interim and permanent housing to accommodate unhoused individuals with pets, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to   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 13 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced legislation on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3900. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish certain rights for spouses of members of the uniformed services; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Establishment of certain rights for spouses of members of the uniformed services.  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 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 14 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., introduced the "Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3963. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the low-income housing credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessib  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Cargo Flight Deck Security Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3909. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatri  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 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 13 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced the "Ukrainian Adjustment Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3911. A bill to provide for adjustment of status of nationals of Ukraine, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., and Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ukrainian Adjustment Act of   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 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 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 15 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "IT Service Corps Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3975. A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish service programs dedicated to digital equity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "IT Service Corps Act  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. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 11. H. Res. 472. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif. *  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced the "Keeping Gun Dealers Honest Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3863. A bill to ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Robin Kelly, D-Ill., James McGovern, D-Mass., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., and Del. Eleanor Holmes   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 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. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced legislation on June 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3865. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 South 8th Street in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, as the "Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building. (a) Designation.--The facility of the U  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3982. A bill to amend section 45Q of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the mine methane capture incentive credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., and Chris Deluzio, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services for Cancer Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3916. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and improve the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by  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 "Trucker Bathroom Access Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3869. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to restroom access for certain drivers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Trucker Bathroom Access Act".   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. 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 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "China Trade Cheating Restitution Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4044. A bill to amend the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 to modify the description of interest for purposes of certain distributions of antidumping duties and countervailing duties; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Jim Costa, D-Calif.,   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. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "School Safety Drill Research Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3872. A bill to require the Secretary of Education to enter into an agreement with the National Academies to conduct a study on the possible mental health effects of a lockdown drill or active shooter drill in elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bi  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 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. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., introduced the "Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3842. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to diabetes outpatient self- management training services, to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test the provision of virtual diabetes outpatient self-management training services, and for other purpose  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. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3876. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of 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 subsequentl  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 14 -- Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., introduced the "Milk is Indisputably Liked by Kids Act " on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3930. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to offer flavored milk under the school lunch program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Sc  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 13 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Supporting Families Through Addiction Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3879. A bill to establish a grant program for family community organizations that provide support for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and their families; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2023. A bill to amend the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act and the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to further plant cultivar and animal breed research, development, and commercialization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is c  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "CERTS Tax Exemption Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1944. A bill to exempt grants received under the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act from Federal taxation; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * * SECTI  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 15 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Senior Legal Hotline Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2009. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize a national network of statewide senior legal hotlines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Senior Legal Ho  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced legislation on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1989. A bill to require training for State and regional employees of the Department of Agriculture on the rural housing and development programs of the Department; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Required training of Department of Agriculture employees on rura  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 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 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. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced legislation on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2014. A bill to ensure that certain members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for such service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Credit for certain memb  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 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