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 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 13 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Airport Infrastructure Resilience Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3896. A bill to establish an airport infrastructure resilience pilot program; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Airport Infrastructure Resilience Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Airport infras  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Safe Seats for All Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3897. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe Seats for All Act". SEC. 2. Passenger seat sizing.  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 13 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., introduced the "Rural Opportunity Zone and Investment Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3906. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish special rules for capital gains invested in rural opportunity zones; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, and David Kustoff, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  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 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 13 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Special Relationship Military Improvement Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3857. A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act to provide to the United Kingdom an exemption for licensing of defense items for export in the absence of a relevant bilateral agreement; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Special Relationship Military I  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 13 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced the "Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3861. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rules for postponing certain deadlines by reason of disaster; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced the "Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3913. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to penalize false communications to cause an emergency response, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., and Henry Cuellar, D-Texas  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3979. A bill to provide for the designation of the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Jared Golden, D-Maine, Ken Buck, R-Colo., and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  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. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Recycling and Composting Accountability Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4040. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., and Bill Foster, D  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. 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. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 493. A resolution Impeaching President Joseph Robinette Biden, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * Impeaching President Joseph Robinette Biden, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Re  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 494. A resolution impeaching Kamala Devi Harris, Vice President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * Impeaching Kamala Devi Harris, Vice President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. Resolved, That Kamal  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 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. 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. 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. 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 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 15 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced legislation on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3996. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on the acquisition of United States agricultural interests by disqualified persons; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Mike Carey, R-Ohio, David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., and Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas *  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Pay Less at the Pump Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1942. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the Hazardous Substance Superfund financing rate; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., James Lankford, R-Okla., James Risch, R-Idaho, Mike Lee, R-Utah, Tim Scott, R-S.C., John Hoeven, R-N.D.,  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 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. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Informed Student Borrowing Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1970. A bill to modify requirements relating to financial aid disclosures; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Informed Student Bo  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Assuring That the Fact-Finding Examination Continues to Track Human Rights in Venezuela Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1931. A bill to direct the United States Government to support extending the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela until a resolution of the Venezuelan crisis is achieved; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Se  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 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

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 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 15 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Mandatory Materiality Requirement Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2005. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to require that information required to be disclosed to the Securities and Exchange Commission by issuers be material to voting or investment decisions regarding those issuers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponso  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1943. A bill to establish the Council on Improving Federal Civic Architecture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Protecting Americans' Data From Foreign Surveillance Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1974. A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to require export controls with respect to certain personal data of United States nationals and individuals in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cynthi  more