WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4056. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that medical assistance is available to children in foster care who are placed in a qualified residential treatment program under the Medicaid program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4104. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify congressional intent and preserve patient access to home infusion therapy 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 subse  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced legislation on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4059. A bill to include phosphate and potash on the final list of critical minerals of the Department of the Interior; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., and Barry Moore, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Inclusion of phosphate and potash as critical minerals.  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Agency Accountability through Appropriations Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4114. A bill to establish procedures to reduce agency funding for failure to adhere to original congressional intent, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for co  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "No Altering Public Comments Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4113. A bill to prohibit agencies from removing or altering public comments on their websites; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., and Eric Burlison, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Altering Pub  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Symmetry in Rules Act" on June 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. H.R. 4112. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from issuing conflicting proposed or final rules, to require the Commission to consider industry-specific costs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo.   more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., introduced the "3D Printed Gun Safety Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4074. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the distribution of 3D printer plans for the printing of firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Bonnie W  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 3599. A bill to reform the immigration laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, the Budget, Education and the Workforce, Foreign Affairs, Over  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "AFFECT Human Rights in Venezuela Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. H.R. 4086. A bill to direct the United States Government to support extending the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela until a resolution of the Venezuelan crisis is achieved; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Maria Elv  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla, introduced the "Banning Overspending On Non-Defense Objectives at Gratuitous Gatherings and Learning Events Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. S. 2063. A bill to authorize the payment of a travel or transportation allowance for a member of the uniformed services to travel to obtain professional development training only if such training relates to the military occupational specialty of the member and not to the se  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. S. 2025. A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit the provision of any foreign assistance for state sponsors of terrorism; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition against Federal funding for state sponsors of te  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "XXX" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. S. 2062. A bill to prohibit United States contributions to international organizations that advocate for sexual activity by persons who are younger than the domestically prescribed minimum age of consent; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * To prohibit United States contributions to international organizations that advocate for sexual activity by perso  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Disaster Relief Fund Replenishment Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. S. 2029. A bill to appropriate amounts to carry out the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Disaster Relief Fund Replenish  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Expediting Natural Gas Exports to Allies Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 17. S. 2028. A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to authorize expedited approval of applications to export natural gas to certain allies of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Stop Wasteful, Odious and Kooky Exercises at State Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. S. 2064. A bill to ensure that Foreign Service officers are evaluated and given opportunities for advancement based on their conformance to merit system principles, to require the review of Performance Improvement Plans during tenure and promotion appraisals of Foreign Service officers, and to eliminate the requi  more