WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4322. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that all provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. H. Res. 556. A resolution recognizing the religious significance of Eid al-Adha and wishing Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world a prosperous holiday; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Alexandria Ocas  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. H. Res. 558. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Adam Smith, D-Wash., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, D-Md., Chel  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced the "Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4285. A bill to eliminate employment-based visa caps on abused, abandoned, and neglected children eligible for humanitarian status, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4417. A bill to prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Global Respect Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4422. A bill to impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subse  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4423. A bill to establish a process by which the appointment of Supreme Court Justices can occur at regular time intervals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Dann  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments of 2023" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4426. A bill to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subs  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4340. A bill to prohibit commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sean Casten, D-Ill., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Nanette D. B  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "Law Enforcement Officers Preventing Overdose Deaths Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4431. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for a pilot program under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program for local law enforcement agencies located in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths, and for other purposes  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 542. A resolution condemning human rights violations and violations of international religious freedom in India, including those targeting Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, Adivasis, and other religious and cultural minorities; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mas  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "PrEP Access and Coverage Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4392. A bill to increase access to pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the transmission of HIV; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and the Workforce, for a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Rural Veterinary Workforce Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4355. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John B. Larson, D-Conn., Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., and Jimmy Panett  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Michael Lecik Military Firefighters Protection Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4306. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish presumptions of service connection for diseases associated with firefighting; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4315. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions by providing access to appropriate, safe, effective, patient-centered orthotic and prosthetic care; to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse with respect to orthotics and pro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on June 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 535. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 12, 2023, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. H. Res. 561. A resolution expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 274. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Bernie   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 286. A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Robert   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 285. A resolution to provide for the approval of final regulations relating to Federal service labor-management relations that are applicable to the Senate and the employees of the Senate, and that were issued by the Office of Compliance, now known as the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, on August 19, 1996, and for other purposes; to th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 282. A resolution recognizing June 2023 as "LGBTQ Pride Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Stop Predatory Investing Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2224. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny interest and depreciation deductions for taxpayers owning 50 or more single family properties; to the Committee on Finance. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Tammy Baldw  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2235. A bill to amend the Animal Health Protection Act to provide compensation for poultry growers and layers in control areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Robert Casey Jr.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 276. A resolution expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnanc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 284. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2023 as "National Dairy Month" to recognize the important role dairy plays in a healthy diet and the exceptional work of dairy producers in being stewards of the land and livestock; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 280. A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resoluti  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced a joint resolution on July 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. S.J. Res. 37. A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., R  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2245. A bill to require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "PUMP Technical Correction Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2219. A bill to amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Advancing Research on Agricultural Climate Impacts Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2241. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct research relating to measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Todd  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Montana Sportsmen Conservation Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2217. A bill to amend part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full Federal funding of such part; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Kira Johnson Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2239. A bill to prevent maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among Black pregnant and postpartum individuals and other underserved populations, to provide training in respectful maternity care, to reduce and prevent bias, racism, and discrimination in maternity care settings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Ed  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2221. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that all provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Angus S.  more