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. 11 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 548. A resolution encouraging the Government of Sierra Leone to abide by their promise to a peaceful and credible electoral process; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. * * * Encouraging the Government of Sierra Leone to abide by their promise to a peaceful and credible ele  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced the "No Bailouts for Reparations Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4321. A bill to prohibit the United States Government from providing bailouts or other financial assistance to any State or local government that enacts any law providing reparations for slavery, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Ronny  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. 10 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Restoring Earned Veterans Benefits Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4401. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the timing of the resumption of payment of compensation or pension, after discontinuance by reason of receipt of active service pay; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently det  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced legislation on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4402. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to clarify manufacturer transparency reporting requirements for certain transfers used for educational purposes; 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 considerati  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. 8 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Equality for Families with Disabilities Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4282. A bill to protect individuals with disabilities who are parents, legal guardians, relatives, other caregivers, foster or adoptive parents, or individuals seeking to become foster or adoptive parents from discrimination in the child welfare system; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Historically Underserved Veterans Inclusion Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4325. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the Center for Minority Veterans and the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include services for historically underserved veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lind  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Promoting Respect for Individuals' Dignity and Equality Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4326. A bill to permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for income tax returns outside the statute of limitations, 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 coupl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced the "DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4406. A bill to require reporting regarding accreditation of basic training programs of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4327. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the alternative manure management program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, and David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Con  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "National Nursing Shortage Task Force Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4328. A bill to provide for establishment of the National Task Force on the Nursing Shortage; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National Nursing Shortage Task Force Act of 2023". SEC. 2. National Nursing Shortage Task Force.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced legislation on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 6. H.R. 4242. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to issue guidance on considerations for conducting clinical trials for psychedelic assisted therapy; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and Ro Khanna, D-Calif. *   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on June 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 530. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2023, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and safe storage of guns in the home; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * Expressing supp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., introduced the "Expanding Access to Family Planning Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4329. A bill to provide enhanced funding for family planning services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Dina Titus, D-Nev., and Ted Lieu, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expanding Access to Family Planning Act". SEC. 2.   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. 10 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Promising Pathway Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4408. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a time-limited provisional approval pathway, subject to specific obligations, for certain drugs and biological products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Bruce Westerman, R-Ark  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Pentagon Price Gouging Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4409. A bill to prevent price gouging at the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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 committee   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. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Stop Child Hunger Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4379. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand the summer electronic benefits transfer for children program to include benefit transfer during school closures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Servicemembers Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4418. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the restriction on the use of funds and facilities of the Department of Defense for abortion care; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., and Marilyn Strickland, D-W  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Healthcare Equality and Rights for Our Heroes Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4334. A bill to amend chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code, to allow suit against the United States for injuries and deaths of members of the Armed Forces caused by improper medical care, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., J  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. 8 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4288. A bill to clarify the application of a certain provision of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act with respect to the uniformity of pesticide labeling, consistent with the text of such Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif. *   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 539. A resolution recognizing the importance of United States-India relations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla. * * * Recognizing the importance of United States-India relations. Whereas the Republic of India achieved its independence on August 15, 1947, and is celebrating 75 year  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. 9 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4338. A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Route 66 National Historic Trail, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., and Joe Neguse, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., introduced the "Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4289. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit short-term, Buy Now, Pay Later loans for the purchase of semiautomatic assault weapons; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., B  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. 11 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 532. A resolution third Reconstruction: Fully addressing poverty and low wages from the bottom up; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash. * * * Third Reconstruction: Fully addressing poverty and low wages from the bottom up. Whereas, before the pandemic, th  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. 9 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Ukraine Reconstruction Accountability and Transparency Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4341. A bill to direct the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to use voice, vote, and influence of the United States to prevent companies from countries that actively or tacitly supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine from benefitting from its reconstructi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced the "American Farmers Feed the World Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4293. A bill to amend the Food for Peace Act to restore the original intent of commodity transfers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Organ Donation Clarification Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4343. A bill to amend the National Organ Transplant Act to clarify the definition of valuable consideration, to clarify that pilot programs that honor and promote organ donation do not violate that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C. * * *   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. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on June 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. H. Res. 559. A resolution declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Jared Golden, D-Maine, Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Rich McCormick, R-Ga.,  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. 8 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., introduced the "Weatherization Resilience and Adaptation Program Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4296. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to assist primarily low-income individuals in making their homes and property more resilient to the impacts of climate change, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on S  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. 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. 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. 8 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Real Emergencies Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4300. A bill to clarify the inability of the President to declare national emergencies under the National Emergencies Act, major disasters or emergencies under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, and public health emergencies under the Public Health Service Act on the premise of climate change, and for othe  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. 8 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Bonding Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4301. A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to make certain adjustments to the regulation of surface-disturbing activities and to protect taxpayers from unduly bearing the reclamation costs of oil and gas development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rau  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Rental Car Consumer Protection Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4433. A bill to require rental companies to provide consumer protections in renting motor vehicles to consumers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rental Car Consumer Protection Act". SEC. 2. Consumer protection requirements in ren  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Transparency in Energy Production Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4302. A bill to provide for the accurate reporting of fossil fuel extraction and emissions by entities with leases on public land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Transparency in Taxpayer-Funded Travel Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 552. A resolution requiring Members of the House of Representatives whose Members' Representational Allowance is used to pay expenses incurred for official travel to provide the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives with detailed information on the travel, and for other purposes; to the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on June 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 543. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy and remotely attend committee proceedings in certain cases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., and Sara J  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. 8 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Shelter Act" on June 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4305. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for disaster mitigation expenditures; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Scott Peters, D-Calif., and Greg Steube, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   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. 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. 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. 12 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced legislation on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4445. A bill to repeal the joint resolution entitled "A joint resolution to promote peace and stability in the Middle East"; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Chip Roy, R-Texas, Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., and Barbara Lee, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Repeal of joint resolu  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. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "WaterSMART Access for Tribes Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4356. A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to increase Tribal access to water conservation and efficiency grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Shari  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Helping Applicants Receive Valid And Reasonable Decisions Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4447. A bill to direct institutions of higher education to improve transparency with respect to the use of personality traits in admissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Helping Applicants R  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4307. A bill to authorize the President to enter into trade agreements for the reciprocal elimination of duties or other import restrictions with respect to medical goods to contribute to the national security and public health of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. H. Res. 560. A resolution recognizing the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the official symbol of the Vietnamese-American community in the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act" on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 6. H.R. 4268. 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 Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Cori Bush, D-Mo.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 9. H. Res. 534. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the day of June 19, 2023, to commemorate and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Specially Adapted Housing Grant Program; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the day of June 19, 2023, to commemorate and celebrate the 75t  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. 8 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced the "Smoke Exposure Crop Insurance Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4308. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-W  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced the "Smoke Exposure Research Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4359. A bill to require the Agricultural Research Service to conduct research relating to the exposure of wine grapes to wildfire smoke, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Smoke Exposure Research Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Wildfire smoke exposure resear  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced the "Youth Poisoning Protection Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4310. A bill to ban the sale of products with a high concentration of sodium nitrite to individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, Katie Porter, D-Calif., and Chris Stewart, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  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. 8 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced legislation on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4312. A bill to enhance the eligibility of India for Foreign Military Sales and exports under the Arms Export Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Andy Barr, R-Ky., and Marc Veasey, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Eligibility of India for Foreign Military Sales and  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. 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. 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. 12 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 10. S. Res. 289. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "American Grown Flower Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, and Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * Expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "American Grown Flower Month". Whereas cut flower and fo  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. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Gender-Affirming Care Access Research for Equity Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2246. A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on barriers to gender affirming care; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Se  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