WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, introduced the "Brian McDaniel Flight Safety Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3945. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a final rule with respect to safety management systems required for certain certificate holders and operators, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  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 14 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Eliminate Non-approved Devices and Contraband Electronics Limiting Links to Society in Confined Environments for Longer Lasting Safety Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3949. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for additional prohibitions and enhanced penalties for providing or possessing wireless communications devices in detention facilities, and for other purposes;   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced legislation on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3952. A bill to limit the flags that may be flown over a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Keith Self, R-Texas, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Mike Ezell, R-Miss., Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Barry Loudermil  more

WASHINGTON, July 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. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Improving Mental Health and Drug Treatment Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3892. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospons  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H.J. Res. 69. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Federal 'Good Neighbor Plan' for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The joint resolu  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3838. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-as  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3884. A bill to amend title XI of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program providing for sickle cell disease and other heritable blood disorders research, surveillance, prevention, and treatment; to the Committee on Energy and Comm  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. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act " on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4015. A bill to amend the United States-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2016 to require the submission of an updated multi-year strategy for United States engagement to support the efforts of interested nations in the Caribbean region; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 487. A resolution supporting the ratification of the Chilean tax treaty; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The resolut  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced the "Children's Hospital GME Support Reauthorization Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3887. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to children's hospitals that operate graduate medical education programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ch  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 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. 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. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Extreme Heat Emergency Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3965. A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include extreme heat in the definition of a major disaster; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, and Mark Amodei, R-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "National Digital Reserve Corps Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3855. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to establish a National Digital Reserve Corps to help address the digital and cybersecurity needs of Executive agencies, 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 subsequent  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. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "End Child Trafficking Now Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3968. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to require a DNA test to determine the familial relationship between an alien and an accompanying minor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., John R. Carter, R-Texas, and Brian Babin, R-Texas. * *   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 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 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 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 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. 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. 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 15 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced the "Feral Swine Eradication Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3984. A bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the feral swine eradication and control pilot program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Feral Swine Eradication A  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced the "No Dollars To Uyghur Forced Labor Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4039. A bill to prohibit the use of funds supporting any activities within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Dollars To Uyghur Forced Labor Act". SEC. 2. Prohibition on use of fu  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4041. A bill to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require certain disclosures by registrants regarding exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  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 13 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3920. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize the removal of certain aliens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prioritizing the Removal of Migrants Act". SEC. 2. Prioritizing removal of certain aliens.  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 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. 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. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H.J. Res. 67. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representati  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 13 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Passport Sanity Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3924. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of State from issuing a passport, passport card, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad that includes the unspecified (X) gender designation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Bil  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 15 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Small Business Paperwork Savings Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3991. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the threshold for requiring information reporting with respect to certain payees; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Greg   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 13 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "Office of Small Farms Establishment Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3877. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish an Office of Small Farms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., James McGovern, D-Mass., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Jasmine   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 482. A resolution commending United States Border Patrol Chief Raul L. Ortiz on his retirement after 32 years of public service; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Green, R-Tenn., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Clay Higgins, R-La., Mike Ezell, R-Miss.,  more

WASHINGTON, July 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 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 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 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 15 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced the "Supporting the Health of Aquatic systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4051. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force regarding shark depredation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Garret Graves, R-La., and Marc Veasey, D-Te  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., introduced legislation on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4026. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain credits and deductions to be taken as a refundable tax credit by Puerto Rico businesses or residents, and to extend such credits and deductions to possessions of the United States; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ritchie Torres,   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 11 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "FAA Reauthorization Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1939. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Lowering Education Costs and Debt Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1972. A bill to increase college transparency and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lowerin  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Airport Infrastructure Resources Security Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1965. A bill to prohibit airport improvement grants funds from being used for contracts with entities that have violated intellectual property rights of United States entities; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Todd Young, R-Ind., and Mik  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Streamlining Accountability and Value in Education for Students Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1971. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for loan repayment simplification and income- driven repayment reform; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1986. A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Plano, Texas, as the ``U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic''; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1964. A bill to abolish the Office of Financial Research; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Abolition of the Office of Financial Research.  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Make American Flags in America Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 2001. A bill to require certain flags of the United States to be made in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Make American Flags in America Act of 202  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Spaceport Project Opportunities for Resilient Transportation Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1982. A bill to amend chapter 511 of title 51, United States Code, to modify the authority for space transportation infrastructure modernization grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas,  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. S.J. Res. 32. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)"; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The joint r  more

WASHINGTON, July 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