WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced legislation on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4151. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require certain contract terms in contracts relating to wind turbines on land not owned by the taxpayer as a requirement in order to claim the credit relating to electricity produced from certain renewable resources; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hagema  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced the "Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improvement Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 27. H.R. 4213. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the conservation reserve enhancement program; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Improve  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Space Resources Institute Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4152. A bill to direct the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the merits of, and options for, establishing an institute relating to space resources, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is   more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 25. H. Res. 517. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the third Sunday in June as "Father's Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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   more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Support UNFPA Funding Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4166. A bill to authorize contributions to the United Nations Population Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzan  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4170. A bill to amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and the Workforce, Energy and   more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced the "Hate Crimes Commission Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4172. A bill to establish a United States Commission on Hate Crimes to study and make recommendations on the prevention of the commission of hate crimes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suz  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 16, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 25. H. Res. 521. A resolution censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of the 30th Congressional District of California; to the Committee on Ethics. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Mike Garcia, R-Calif., Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Eric Burliso  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program Reauthorization Act" on June 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 27. H.R. 4197. A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to reauthorize the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration 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 determine  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Federal Labs Modernization Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4180. A bill to amend the America COMPETES Act to strengthen reporting requirements relating to deficiencies in Federal research infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "National Manufacturing Advisory Council for the 21st Century Act" on June 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 21. H.R. 3917. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the National Manufacturing Advisory Council within the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Reverse Transfer Efficiency Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4179. A bill to amend the General Education Provisions Act to allow the release of education records to facilitate the award of a recognized postsecondary credential; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, and Joaquin Castro, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "United States-Israel Health Technologies Cooperation Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 21. H.R. 4076. A bill to authorize funding for a bilateral cooperative program with Israel for the development of health technologies; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Garret Graves, R-La., Na  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "Stopping Bonuses for Unsafe and Unsound Banking Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 27. H.R. 4207. A bill to prohibit a large banking institution from paying discretionary bonus payments when the institution is subject to a Matter Requiring Immediate Attention and does not provide the appropriate Federal banking agency with a remediation plan to correct the matter, and for other purposes; to th  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. H.R. 4184. A bill to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Jake Auchincloss, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Shelter Act" on June 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on July 25. S. 2106. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for disaster mitigation expenditures; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Shelter Act". SEC. 2. Nonrefundable personal credit for disaster m  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. S. 2105. A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to control the movement of aquatic invasive species into, across, and out of Federal land and waters, to provide for financial assistance from the Commissioner of Reclamation to Reclamation States for watercra  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 20. S. Res. 263. A resolution commemorating June 19, 2023, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced the "Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. S. 2085. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Benjamin Cardin, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Supporting Community Lenders Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 20. S. 2099. A bill to establish an Office of Community Financial Institutions within the Small Business Administration that will strengthen the ability of Community Financial Institutions to support the development of small business concerns in underserved communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business   more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced the "Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 19. S. 2087. A bill to reauthorize the Congressional Award Act; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., and Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced legislation on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 25. S. 2104. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to allow for the separation of enterprise units by continuous and fallow cropping systems; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Enterprise units for continuous and fallow cropping systems. Section 508(e)(5)  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on July 20. S. Res. 258. A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chr  more