WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced the "Truth in Employment Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4320. A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to clarify employer rights with regard to hiring; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Truth in Employment Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings and purpose. SEC. 3. Protection of employer rights.  more

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. 8 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced the "LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4273. A bill to authorize the Director of the National Museum of American History of the Smithsonian Institution to support LGBTQI+ history and women's history education programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Suzanne Bonamici, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced the "Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4274. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Protect Agriculture, Nutrients, and Essential Lands from Solar Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4369. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the energy credit to property located on prime or unique farmland, as defined by the Secretary of Agriculture in part 657 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, if such property is used for generating solar energy; to the Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced the "Protect Sexual and Reproductive Health Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4281. A bill to establish the Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Well-Being within the Department of Health and Human Services, to generate a whole-of-government approach to protecting and affirming sexual and reproductive rights, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospons  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. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on June 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 555. A resolution recognizing the importance of intersectionality for abortion access; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y. * * * Recognizing the importance of intersectionality for abortion access. Whereas 1 in 4 women in the United States will  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. 9 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Survival Aid For Emergencies through Medicare Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4375. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of medically necessary home resiliency services under Medicare; 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   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Brianna Lieneck Boating Safety Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4376. A bill to direct the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to study and report to the Congress regarding recreational vessel operator training; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., and Nick LaLota, R-N.Y. *   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act" on June 23, 2023. H.R. 4331. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase Federal Medicaid funding for States that provide intensive community-based services for adults with serious mental illness, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strengthening Medicaid for Ser  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. 11 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 538. A resolution expunging the December 18, 2019, impeachment of President Donald John Trump; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. * * * Expunging the December 18, 2019, impeachment of President Donald John Trump. Whereas President Trump was wrongfully accused of misconduct   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., introduced the "Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4286. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage under State plans under the Medicaid program for annual lung cancer screening with no cost sharing for individuals for whom screening is recommended by U.S. Preventive Services Task Force guidelines, to expand coverage under Medicaid of c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Fentanyl Now Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4272. A bill to provide public awareness and outreach regarding the dangers of fentanyl, to expand the grants authorized under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program, to expand treatment and recovery services for people with opioid addictions, and to increase and to provide enhanced penalties for certain offenses involving count  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. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4424. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to study and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma in veterans who served in the Vietnam theater of operations during the Vietnam era, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., Bri  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on June 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 531. A resolution directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to immediately notify the full House of Representatives with respect to the names of the individuals who guaranteed Representative Santos' bail bond in relation to the indictment brought against Representative Santos in May 2023 by the Department of Justice, and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Preserving Local Medicaid Access Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4339. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure enhanced Federal funding made available to States under the Medicaid program is equitably distributed to political subdivisions; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 551. A resolution fully addressing child poverty; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., James McGovern, D-Mass., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill  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. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Guidance Clarity Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4428. A bill to require a guidance clarity statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Golden, D-Maine, James Comer, R-Ky., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Pat Fallon, R-Texas, and Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala. * * * S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4342. A bill to support educational entities in fully implementing title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Joseph D.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 541. 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 supporting the designation of June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resol  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "ATRRS Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4344. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Army to ensure that a member of the reserve components of the Army may access the Army Training Requirements and Resources System using a personal internet-enabled device; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Protecting Endowments from Our Adversaries Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4380. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on certain investments of private colleges and universities; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., C. Scott Fr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4384. A bill to reauthorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., J. Luis Correa, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Monarch Action, Recovery, and Conservation of Habitat Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4350. A bill to encourage and facilitate efforts by States and other stakeholders to conserve and sustain the western population of monarch butterflies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Accountability for Acting Officials Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4434. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Adam Smith, D-Wash.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4438. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage and payment of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Disorder treatment under part B of such title, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 553. A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Gloria Molina, the first Latina elected to the California State Legislature, the first Latina elected to Los Angeles City Council, and the first Latina elected to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced a concurrent resolution on June 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Con. Res. 53. Concurrent resolution calling on the President to sign H.R. 2 of the 118th Congress, the Secure the Border Act of 2023; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "FTC Autonomy Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 6. H.R. 4266. A bill to authorize the Federal Trade Commission to independently initiate civil actions to recover certain civil penalties, and for other purposes; 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 consideration of such p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 545. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., David Scott, D-Ga., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Equal Access to Reproductive Care Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4391. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain assisted reproduction expenses as medical expenses of the taxpayer; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne B  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Housing Navigators Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4390. A bill to establish a grant program to provide support for housing navigators who assist individuals in navigating local, State, and Federal housing assistance programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Yvette Clarke,   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. 12 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Fair and Equal Housing Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4439. A bill to extend the protections of the Fair Housing Act to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Sharice Davids, D-Kan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Canadian Snowbird Visa Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4448. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize admission of Canadian retirees as long-term visitors for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determ  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Permanent CFC Look-Through Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4357. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the look-through rule for related controlled foreign corporations permanent; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Permanent CFC Look-Through Act of 2  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 536. A resolution supporting the designation of the week including June 23, 2023, as "National Women's Sports Week" to celebrate the anniversary of the passage of title IX and the growth of women's sports; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., C. Scott   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Timothy J. Barber Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 6. H.R. 4269. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study on the effectiveness of spending by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to provide technical assistance and compliance assistance in relation to heat-related illness; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced the "Putting Highest Degrees First Act " on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4358. A bill to provide lawful permanent resident status and authorized dual intent for certain doctoral degree holders; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Putting Highest Degrees First Act of 2023" or the "PHDs   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of Integration and Rapid Employment Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4309. A bill to amend section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reduce the waiting period for employment authorization for asylum applicants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subseq  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Mitigating Investor Risk Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4450. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study and submit a report on certain risks to United States investors in the event of hostilities in Taiwan or the Taiwan Strait; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mitigating Investor Risk Act of   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "No CCP Financial Apps on Government Devices Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4453. A bill to prohibit Government phones from using any financial service application owned or operated, directly or indirectly, by the Chinese Communist Party or any member of such Party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Pharmaceutical Security Production Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4449. A bill to establish the Commission on Strengthening the Domestic Pharmaceutical Supply Chain, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pharmaceutical Security Production Act". SEC. 2. Commission on Strengthening the Domestic Pha  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Reveal Risky Business in China Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4451. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose whether they do business in or with China or other aggressor nations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reveal Risky Business in China Act". SE  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4452. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose whether their supply chain uses the force labor Uyghurs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act". SEC. 2. Disclos  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Public School Green Rooftop Program" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 6. H.R. 4270. A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to authorize State energy conservation plans to include programs to provide grants for planning, designing, and installing green roofs on elementary school and secondary school buildings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4363. A bill to address the health of cancer survivors and unmet needs that survivors face through the entire continuum of care from diagnosis through active treatment and posttreatment, in order to improve survivorship, treatment, transition to recovery and beyond, quality of life and palliative care, and long-te  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Customer Non-Discrimination Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4393. A bill to prohibit discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Barbara Lee, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Stay Cool Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4314. A bill to improve response to, and preparation for, heat waves and extreme heat, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Sp  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. 12 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2243. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care at accredited allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools and other programs, including social work, physician assistant, and chaplaincy education programs, to promote education   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. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fair Legal Access Grants Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2214. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to award grants for providing legal resources for petitioners seeking extreme risk protection orders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fair Legal Access Grants Act"  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. 12 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2231. A bill to amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, James Risch, R-Idaho, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 3. S. Res. 278. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Hostetter; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. * * * To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Hostetter. Whereas, in the case of United States v. Hostetter, Cr. No. 21-392, pending in the  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