WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "Patriotism Not Pride Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4398. A bill to prohibit certain Federal activity with respect to the promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month and the display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on Federal property or grounds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced the "Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4370. A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to invest in inventors in the United States, maintain the United States as the leading innovation economy in the world, and protect the property rights of the inventors that grow the economy of the United States, and for other purposes;   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. 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. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "No Funds for Armed Regulators Act" on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4416. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to hire armed Federal regulatory enforcement officers in certain agencies; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently  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. 9 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "VA Loan Informed Disclosure Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4335. A bill to amend the National Housing Act to include information regarding VA home loans in the Informed Consumer Choice Disclosure required to be provided to prospective FHA borrowers; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Jack Bergman,  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. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced the "Bolts Ditch Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 7. H.R. 4297. A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doug Lamborn, R  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. 7 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., introduced legislation on June 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 6. H.R. 4251. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study of the effectiveness of the Federal Government in carrying out its responsibilities under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to promote access to voting for absent uniformed services voters and an analysis of means for improving access to voter registr  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. 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. 10 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4382. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the accessibility of addiction and mental health care providers and services for farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by severe and persistent drought, extreme weather events, instability in the commodities market, misinfor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Drought Preparedness Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4385. A bill to extend authorization of the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Drought Preparedness Act". SEC. 2. Extension of authorization.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Fairness in Social Security Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 8. H.R. 4348. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fairness in Soci  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Military Families Mental Health Services Act" on June 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 9. H.R. 4383. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to waive cost-sharing under the TRICARE program for three mental health outpatient visits per year for certain beneficiaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short  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. 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. 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. 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. 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 "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. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced legislation on June 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 11. H.R. 4444. A bill to establish in the Executive Office of the President an Office of Young Americans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Haley Stevens, D-Mich., and Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Office of Young Americans.  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. 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. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2250. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish a groundwater conservation easement program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  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. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2247. A bill to reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation to provide cost-shared funding [[Page S2311]] to implement the endangered and threatened fish recovery programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resour  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