WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Medicare Dental Benefit Act" on June 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 30. H.R. 4146. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 pro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Kate's Law" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4238. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase penalties for individuals who illegally reenter the United States after being removed, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Doug LaMalfa,   more

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. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act" on June 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 30. H.R. 4064. A bill to require that certain aspects of bridge projects be carried out by certified contractors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bridge Corr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Enforce the Caps Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4245. A bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to provide for discretionary spending limits for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, Andy Barr, R-Ky., Bob Good, R-Va., Marjorie Taylor Gre  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Flood Prevention and Snowpack Management Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4247. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to establish a task force on the California snowpack and flood mitigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Flood Prevention and Snowpack Management Act". SEC.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Investing in Community Safety Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4246. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of COPS grants for recruitment efforts; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Investing in Community Safety Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Recruitment of law enforcement officers.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced the "Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4250. A bill to maintain the free flow of information to the public by establishing appropriate limits on the federally compelled disclosure of information obtained as part of engaging in journalism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Wildfire Technology Demonstration, Evaluation, Modernization, and Optimization Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4235. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to establish a wildfire technology testbed pilot program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subseque  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "National AI Commission Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 30. H.R. 4223. A bill to establish an artificial intelligence commission, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ken Buck, R-Colo., and Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National AI Commission Act". SEC. 2. Sense of Congre  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced legislation on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 30. H.R. 4224. A bill to authorize the Federal Communications Commission to enforce its own forfeiture penalties with respect to violations of restrictions on the use of telephone equipment; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for co  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Think Differently about Education Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4259. A bill to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to require notification with respect to individualized education program teams, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  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, July 31 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "ReConnecting Rural America Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 30. H.R. 4227. A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish the ReConnect program under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  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. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "CHAMPVA Online Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4262. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide for the online administration of the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4264. A bill to direct the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to submit to Congress a report on incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  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, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Downpayment Toward Equity Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4231. A bill to provide downpayment assistance to first-generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close the racial homeownership gap in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Al   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Ending Homelessness Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 3. H.R. 4232. A bill to provide a path to end homelessness in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the co  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2152. A bill to authorize grants to eligible entities to pay for travel-related expenses and logistical support for individuals with respect to accessing abortion services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Jeff Merkley,   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2161. A bill to provide financial assistance for projects to address certain subsidence impacts in the State of California, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act". SEC. 2. Pur  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Support to Rehydrate the Environment, Agriculture and Municipalities Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2162. A bill to support water infrastructure in Reclamation States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2176. A bill to prohibit commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Christopher Coons, D-  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Voluntary Agricultural Land Repurposing Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2166. A bill to amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 and the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to provide grants to States and Indian Tribes for programs to voluntarily repurpose agricultural land to reduce consumptive water use, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Inspiring New STEM Professionals by Investing in Renovation of Education Spaces Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2167. A bill to enable schools serving grades 6 through 12 that are located in rural areas or that serve Native American students to remodel or build new facilities to provide STEM classrooms and laboratories and support high- speed internet, to establish a program to support th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Refund Equality Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 29. S. 2171. A bill to permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mazie   more