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. 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. 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. 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 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Connect Our Parks Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2018. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an assessment to identify locations in National Parks in which there is the greatest need for broadband internet access service and areas in National Parks in which there is the greatest need for cellular service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural   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 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. 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. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Program to Inspire Growth and Guarantee Youth Budgeting Advice and Necessary Knowledge Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2022. A bill to establish a youth savings match grant program for students in grades 9 through 12; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "PIGGY BANK Act" or the "  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Sentinel Nuclear Deterrence Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2017. A bill to provide multiyear procurement authority for LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missiles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Mike Lee, R-Utah, John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and Steve Dain  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 15 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary & Effective Care Technologies for Health Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2016. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to telehealth services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Thune, R-S.D., Mark R. Warner, D-Va.  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Direct Capital Access Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1933. A bill to enhance flight options for consumers flying to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Direct Capital Access Act" or the "DCA  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