WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 485. A resolution expressing support for the designation of "Batten Disease Awareness Day" on June 9; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Mike Rogers, R-Ala., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y.,  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced a joint resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H.J. Res. 68. A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on October 27, 2006; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz. * * * Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on October 27, 2006. Resolved by the Senate and House of Repres  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 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. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced legislation on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3885. A bill to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include copper as a critical mineral, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., and Jim Baird, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Inclusion of copper as critical minera  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4016. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the repayment by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs of benefits misused by a fiduciary; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veteran Fraud Rei  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., introduced the "Transcript Assurance for Heroes Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. H.R. 3898. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require, as a condition of approval under the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, that educational institutions make available to eligible persons and veterans digital copies of official transcripts; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3958. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to publish guidance and implementation procedures for unmanned aircraft systems with respect to environmental reviews, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1.   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 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. 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 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. 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 15 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced a joint resolution on June 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H.J. Res. 70. A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 25, 2011; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz. * * * Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 25, 2011. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representative  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. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Supply Chain Security Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4029. A bill to secure the supply chain by providing an election to determine foreign income taxes paid or incurred to certain Western Hemisphere countries without regard to certain regulations; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ron Estes, R-Kan., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., A. Drew  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 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 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 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. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 14. H. Res. 490. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of June 12 through June 18, 2023, as "National Men's Health Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps.Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Henry C  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Leveraging Quantum Computing Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3987. A bill to provide for enhanced use of quantum computing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Leveraging Quantum Computing Act". SEC. 2. National Quantum Coordination Office activities.  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act" on June 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 13. H.R. 3988. A bill to provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. 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 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. 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. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced the "Access and Dignity for All People Who Travel Act" on June 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 14. H.R. 4049. A bill to provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Access and Dignity for  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 14 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Counting Veterans' Cancer Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 1994. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs to share certain data with State cancer registries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  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 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 9. S. Res. 250. A resolution designating June 6, 2023, as National Naloxone Awareness Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., James Lankford, R-Okla., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Mark Kelly  more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Carbon Removal, Efficient Agencies, Technology Expertise Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 12. S. 2002. A bill to establish the Interagency Group on Large-Scale Carbon Management in the National Science and Technology Council and a Federal Carbon Removal Initiative, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski,  more