WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Horse Transportation Safety Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4241. A bill to amend the Horse Protection Act, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dina Titus,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., introduced the "Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4249. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans and dependents who were stationed at military installations at which the veterans and dependents were exposed to perfluorooctanoic acid or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, to provide for a presumption of serv  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Ind., introduced the "VA Acquisition Review Board Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 30. H.R. 4225. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Acquisition Review Board of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "VA  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., introduced the "Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4260. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide an equitable Social Security formula for individuals with noncovered employment and to provide relief for individuals currently affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4261. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests furnished to at-risk beneficiaries under the Medicare and Medicaid programs without the imposition of cost-sharing requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Equality Act" on June 21, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 15. A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determ  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "No Default Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2168. A bill to rescind discretionary appropriations in the event of a debt ceiling crisis period and to honor the full faith and credit of the debts of the United States in the event of a debt ceiling crisis; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Default Act". SEC. 2. Rescission of discretion  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced the "Trademark Licensing Protection Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2173. A bill to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide that the licensing of a mark for use by a related company may not be construed as establishing an employment relationship between the owner of the mark, or an authorizing person, and either that related company or the employees of that related company, and for other  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "21st Century Worker Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2159. A bill to clarify the classification of service provider payees as employees or independent contractors in Federal law; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "21st Century Worker Act". SEC. 2. Table of contents.  more