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. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Restore VA Accountability Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2158. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for disciplinary procedures for supervisors and managers at the Department of Veterans Affairs and to modify the procedures of personnel actions against employees of the Department, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Red Hill Health Impact Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2183. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with the Red Hill Incident; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Department of Veterans Affairs Minor Construction Threshold Adjustment Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2174. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to adjust the threshold amount for minor medical facility construction projects of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Jac  more