WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Public Health Emergency Response Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4009. A bill to establish emergency paid sick leave for individuals impacted by a public health emergency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, House Administration, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period   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. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced the "Care for COFA Veterans Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3948. A bill to expand access to health care for veterans in the Freely Associated States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Steve Womack, R-Ark., and Del. Amata Radewagen, R-A.S. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. H. Res. 462. A resolution remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Af  more

WASHINGTON, July 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 13 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3890. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from gross income of discharge of qualified principal residence indebtedness; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mortgage Debt Tax Forgiveness Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Permanen  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3891. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Deduction for mortgage insurance premiums made   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. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Greyhound Protection Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3894. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit commercial greyhound racing, live lure training, and open field coursing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., and Don Davis, D-  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 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 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. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Prohibit Auto Insurance Discrimination Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3880. A bill to prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "Conservation Reserve Program Improvement Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4017. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to improve the conservation reserve program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Conservation Reserve Program Improvement Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Conservation reserve program improveme  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "Headwaters Protection Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4018. A bill to amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to reauthorize and improve the Water Source Protection Program, and for other purposes; 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 suc  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 497. A resolution a resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., and Scott Peters, D-Calif. * * * A resolution commemorating th  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 15 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair and Open Skies Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4021. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that authorizations issued by the Secretary of Transportation to foreign air carriers do not undermine labor standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Andre Carson,   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Green Climate Fund Authorization Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3961. A bill to authorize appropriations for climate financing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barra  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., introduced the "Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3962. A bill to establish a Federal Advisory Council to Support Victims of Gun Violence; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Susan Wild, D-Pa., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Bar  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Roadless Area Conservation Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3853. A bill to provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisd  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Manufacturing Partnership Improvement Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3854. A bill to amend the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act relating to the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to provide for enhanced representation on the Advisory Board, better assist United States-based small manufacturers and exporters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Scien  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "No Corporate Tax Exemption for Professional Sports Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3908. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit tax-exempt status for professional sports leagues; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Julia Brownley, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Clean Shipping Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4024. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for the establishment of standards to limit the carbon intensity of the fuel used by certain vessels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Emanuel  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3966. A bill to accelerate subseasonal to seasonal prediction skills related to precipitation forecasts for water management in the western United States, improve atmospheric river forecasts across the country, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. J  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Loan Tax Relief Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3967. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the exclusion from taxable income of any student loan forgiveness or discharge; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Student Loan Tax Relief  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Credit Card Competition Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3881. A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Thomas Ti  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3970. A bill to improve Federal populations surveys by requiring the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics in certain surveys, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "North Pacific Ocean Protection Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4030. A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil and gas leasing in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Gerald E. C  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act " on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4031. A bill to prohibit drilling in the Arctic Ocean; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Julia Br  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "No Free TRIPS Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3858. A bill to prohibit the President from negotiating or concluding any withdrawal, suspension, waiver, or modification to the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights without explicit authorization from Congress; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Thomas  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. 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 "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 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. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 11. H. Res. 471. A resolution calling for the redoubling of diplomatic efforts by the United States and its international partners to help achieve a negotiated, Haitian-led solution to the current impasse in Haiti that paves the way for broadly representative interim government to oversee the return to constitutional rule through free and fair elections; to t  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 480. A resolution recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Eleanor Holmes Norton,  more

WASHINGTON, July 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 15 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3978. A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit oil and gas leasing in the Southern California planning area; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif.,   more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Spent Fuel Prioritization Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3862. A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 to prioritize the acceptance of high-level radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel from certain civilian nuclear power reactors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Scott Peters, D-Calif.,  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. 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 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 13 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Working Families Tax Cut Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3864. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to rename the standard deduction the guaranteed deduction, and to add a bonus amount to the guaranteed deduction for taxable years 2024 and 2025; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Veterans Education Oversight Expansion Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3981. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the methods by which the Secretary of Veterans Affairs conducts oversight of certain educational institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  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 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "AUKUS Undersea Defense Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3939. A bill to provide for the transfer of not more than two Virginia class submarines from the inventory of the Navy to the Government of Australia on a sale basis under section 21 of the Arms Export Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Airline Employee Assault Prevention Act " on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4037. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., and John Garamendi, D-Calif. * *   more

WASHINGTON, July 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 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. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., introduced the "Research for Healthy Soils Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3871. A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include as a high- priority research and extension area research on microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "Ocean Regional Opportunity and Innovation Act" on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3873. A bill to establish Ocean Innovation Clusters to strengthen the coastal communities and ocean economy of the United States through technological research and development, job training, and cross-sector partnerships, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Commit  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. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Congress at Work Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 491. A resolution requiring Members of the House of Representatives to post monthly activity reports on their official public websites, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This resolution may be cited as the "Congress at Work Act". SEC. 2. Posting of monthly Member ac  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. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Children's Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4046. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to strengthen the provisions relating to child labor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Raja Krishnamo  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3925. A bill to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a grant program to fund youth fishing projects; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Daniel Kildee,   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 492. A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Gus Bilirakis  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Deposit Insurance Reform Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3928. A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to permit an insured depository institution to elect to have a higher standard maximum deposit insurance amount applicable to commercial deposits of the institution and to require higher assessments of such an institution, to amend the Federal Credit Union Act to provide a s  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 15 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "Effective Bank Regulation Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3992. A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require stress tests performed pursuant to that Act to evaluate for the increase and decrease of interest rates, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Effective Bank Regulation Act".  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 15 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., introduced the "Autonomy for All Disabled Veterans Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4047. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 500. A resolution commemorating 7 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-F  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4050. A bill to protect human rights and enhance opportunities for LGBTQI people around the world, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of s  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 12. H. Res. 483. A resolution recognizing the month of June 2023 as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of immigrants and their children in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, prosperous country, and acknowledging the importance of immigrants and their children to the future successes of  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. H. Res. 466. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., Lori Trahan, D-Mass., and William R. Keating, D-Mass. * * * Expressing suppor  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced the "Jackie Walorski Enhancing Necessary Data on Illegal School Bus Passing Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3998. A bill to establish a program to monitor and gather data on incidents of illegal passing of stopped school buses, develop a national public safety messaging campaign, training materials, and model legislation to reduce such incidents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transp  more

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

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Working Families Tax Relief Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1992. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the earned income and child tax credits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wi  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Private Prison Information Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1983. A bill to require non-Federal prison, correctional, and detention facilities holding Federal prisoners or detainees under a contract with the Federal Government to make the same information available to the public that Federal prisons and correctional facilities are required to make available; to the Committee on the Judicia  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. S. Res. 248. A resolution designating June 2023 as "Great Outdoors Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jon Tester, D-Mo  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1953. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received from State- based catastrophe loss mitigation programs; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., John Kennedy, R-La., John W. Hicke  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting Older Americans Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1979. A bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration of disputes involving age discrimination; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Right to Contraception Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1999. A bill to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Maz  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. S. 2007. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the submission by issuers of data relating to diversity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tina Smit  more

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

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, introduced the "Methane Emissions Research Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1947. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a measurement- based national methane research pilot study to quantify methane emissions from certain oil and gas infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shel  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1925. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "College for All Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1963. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure College for All; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Jeff Merkle  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Tax on Wall Street Speculation Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1990. A bill to impose a tax on certain trading transactions to invest in our families and communities, improve our infrastructure and our environment, strengthen our financial security, expand opportunity and reduce market volatility; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * *   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 "Advancing Inclusion and Representation in the Workforce of Aviation and Transportation Systems Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 9. S. 1935. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is   more