WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., introduced legislation on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4672. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into leases based on the legality or availability of abortion, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., introduced the "Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Expansion Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4598. A bill to provide for disadvantaged business enterprise supportive services programs at modal administrations of the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a per  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced legislation on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4698. A bill to provide for a study on food animal microbiomes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Study on food animal microbiomes.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4596. A bill to reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation to provide cost-shared funding to implement the endangered and threatened fish recovery programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., introduced the "Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4534. A bill to require a review of women and lung cancer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., and Jamie Raskin, D-Md. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4602. A bill to replace references to "wives" and "husbands" in Federal law with references to "spouses"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Amendments.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced the "The People's Response Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4699. A bill to establish within the Department of Health and Human Services a Division on Community Safety, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subseque  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Child Care Investment Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4571. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the employer- provided child care credit and the dependent care assistance exclusion; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Child Care Investm  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Don Young American Grown Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4604. A bill to require cut flowers and cut greens displayed in certain Federal buildings to be produced in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Sp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Protect Patriot Parents Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4694. A bill to render certain military parents eligible for adjustment of status, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., and Darren Soto, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect Patriot Parents Act". SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, introduced the "American Seabed Protection Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4537. A bill to prohibit certain mining activities on the deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., and Chellie Pingree, D-Maine. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4538. A bill to establish a comprehensive, long-term United States strategy and policy for the Pacific Islands, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in e  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act" on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4475. A bill to provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through the Social Services Block Grant program to increase the availability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access to such products; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced the "Health Data Access, Transparency, and Affordability Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4527. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure plan fiduciaries may access de-identified information relating to health claims, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Takano, D-Calif., and K  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced the "Cooperation on Combatting Human Smuggling and Trafficking Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4574. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance border security by seeking to expand partnerships with appropriate law enforcement entities in Mexico and Central American and South American countries to combat human smuggling and trafficking operations in Mexico and such coun  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced the "Casualty Loss Deduction Restoration Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4539. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the temporary limitation on personal casualty losses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John B. Larson, D-Conn., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, and Mike Rogers, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Ensuring Voluntary Actions are Compensated Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4517. A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit a plan for the reimbursement of personal funds expended to evacuate American citizens, American lawful permanent residents, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. M  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act" on July 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4639. A bill to amend section 2702 of title 18, United States Code, to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining subscriber or customer records in exchange for anything of value, to address communications and records in the possession of intermediary internet service providers, and for other purpose  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4609. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide grants and develop value capture policy; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Incentivizing Value Capture for Greener Transportation Act". SEC. 2. Finding  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Metropolitan Planning Enhancement Act" on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4482. A bill to amend titles 23 and 49, United States Code, to improve public understanding of how transportation investments are made by public agencies through establishing greater transparency and accountability processes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Protection and Advocacy for Student Success Act" on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4481. A bill to authorize grants to establish a national education protection and advocacy program to enforce the rights and protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and for other purposes;  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "School Food Modernization Act" on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4483. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make loan guarantees and grants to finance certain improvements to school lunch facilities, to train school food service personnel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in add  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Transportation Megaprojects Accountability and Oversight Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4608. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish additional requirements for certain transportation projects with estimated costs of $2,500,000,000 or more, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4704. A bill to require the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response shall conduct risk assessments and implement strategic initiatives or activities to address threats to public health and national security due to technical advancements in artificial intelligence or other emerging technolo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif. introduced the "Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4703. A bill to require research into the health consequences of the environmental impacts of nuclear war, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Health Impacts of Nuclear War Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Health consequences   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Securing Gene Synthesis Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4702. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prescribe a regulation reducing the risks in gene synthesis products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing Gene Synthesis Act". SEC. 2. Requirements for the diss  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Ghost Guns and Untraceable Firearms Act" on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4679. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to ensure that all firearms are traceable, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., and Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., introduced the "Unfair Tax Prevention Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4695. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the application of the base erosion and anti- abuse tax with respect to certain entities connected to jurisdictions which have implemented an extraterritorial tax; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jason Smith, R-Mo., Adrian Smith, R-Neb.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4612. A bill to provide technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for United States agricultural commodities; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Jim Costa, D-Calif., and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites From Foreign Adversaries Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4577. A bill to protect U.S. food security, give the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States greater jurisdiction over land purchases, to impose special guards against foreign adversary purchases of land in the United States near sensitive sites, to expand the definition of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "American Food for American Schools Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4613. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require a school food authority to make publicly available any waiver of the Buy American requirement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Hiring Preference for Veterans and Americans With Disabilities Act" on July 6, 2023.The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4486. A bill to clarify that a State or local jurisdiction may give preference to individuals who are veterans or individuals with a disability with respect to hiring election workers to administer an election in the State or local jurisdiction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House A  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced the "Accelerating Small Business Growth Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4614. A bill to establish a program so that business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals may achieve proficiency to compete, on an equal basis, for contracts and subcontracts in Department of Transportation projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportatio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4708. A bill to streamline the issuance of nonimmigrant temporary work visas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Transparency in Coverage Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4507. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to promote transparency in health coverage and reform pharmacy benefit management services with respect to group health plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Way  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Ac" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4709. A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, to make improvements relating to cooperation between the United States and Israel to counter unmanned aerial systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Fairness for Farm Workers Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4579. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Julia Brownley  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., introduced legislation on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4490. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to authorize pharmacies to deliver certain controlled substances to an administering practitioner in lieu of delivering such substances to the to the ultimate user, 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 subseq  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Pyrolysis Innovation Grants Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4617. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out projects with the potential to reduce or sequester greenhouse emissions that convert and valorize tree nut harvest by-products into multiple higher value biocarbon products, and for other purposes; to the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Train More Doctors Act" on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4680. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the period for certain teaching hospitals to establish full-time equivalent residency caps for new residency training programs impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Mercury 13 Congressional Gold Medal Act" on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4682. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Mercury 13, in recognition of their historic accomplishments and their work for gender equity, and in recognition of their important example of women in STEM fields; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "IDEA Full Funding Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4519. 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 Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Angie Cra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, introduced legislation on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4536. A bill to oppose the permitting of deep seabed mining and exploration for deep seabed mining, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., and Chellie Pingree, D-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Opposition to p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4713. A bill to codify the Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program of the Department of Agriculture; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Te  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Foreign Extortion Prevention Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4696. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a foreign official from demanding a bribe, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., William R. Keating, D-Mass., John R. Curtis, R  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Building Relationships and Increasing Democratic Governance through Engagement to DRC Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4548. A bill to require a national strategy to secure United States supply chains involving critical minerals sourced from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Bilateral Resilience in Industry Trade Security Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4715. A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act in support of the United Kingdom and the AUKUS partnership; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the "Building Chips in America Act " on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4549. A bill to amend the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to clarify the scope of a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 with respect to certain projects relating to the production of semiconductors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Sc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced the "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4684. A bill to amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to expand the prohibition on State noncompliance with enforcement of the immigration laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Keeping our Allies Leading in Advancement Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4716. A bill to amend the Arms Export Control Act in support of Australia and the AUKUS partnership; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdict  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced legislation on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4550. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Terri A. Sewell, D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Humane Correctional Health Care Act " on June 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on July 11. H.R. 3860. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide a consistent standard of health care to incarcerated individuals, 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 c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced the "Locally Led Restoration Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4717. A bill to amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 with respect to third-party contracts for wildfire hazard fuel removal, to amend the National Forest Management Act with respect to the threshold for advertised timber sales, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced the "Protecting Kids from Fentanyl Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4582. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the use of Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grants to purchase life-saving opioid antagonists for schools and to provide related training and education to students and teachers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., introduced the "Social Security 2100 Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4583. A bill to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, introduced the "National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4510. A bill to reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4530. A bill to establish an Office of Public Engagement and Participation within the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2023".   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Cyber Shield Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4623. A bill to establish a voluntary program to identify and promote internet-connected products that meet industry-leading cybersecurity and data security standards, guidelines, best practices, methodologies, procedures, and processes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced the "National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4584. A bill to improve the Federal effort to reduce wildland fire risks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., introduced the "Protecting Investors' Personally Identifiable Information Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4551. A bill to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring that personally identifiable information be collected under consolidated audit trail reporting requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. French Hi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4502. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to allow Federal agencies to establish educational requirements for certain cybersecurity positions in the competitive service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced the "Advancing Maternal Health Equity Under Medicaid Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4585. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for maternal health care services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Terr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4624. A bill to prohibit the discriminatory use of personal information by online platforms in any algorithmic process, to require transparency in the use of algorithmic processes and content moderation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Afghan Adjustment Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4627. A bill to provide support for nationals of Afghanistan who supported the United States mission in Afghanistan, adequate vetting for parolees from Afghanistan, adjustment of status for eligible individuals, and special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of certain members of the Armed Forces, and for   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Orally Taken Contraception Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4626. A bill to encourage sponsors of oral contraceptive drugs to submit applications for the approval of such drugs as over-the-counter, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., Mari  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Aircraft Noise Reduction Act" on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4495. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize owners or operators of general aviation airports to impose certain restrictions relating to aircraft noise, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Se  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "General Aviation Airport Access Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4556. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to increase access to general aviation airports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "General Aviation Airpo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Advanced Air Mobility Tax Exemption Parity Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4719. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make powered-lift aircraft eligible for certain exemptions from taxes on air transportation; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Advan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "MilTax Awareness Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4631. A bill to raise awareness of the MilTax program and other tax preparation services provided by the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "MilTax Awareness Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Promoting the MilTa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Facilitating America's Siting of Transmission and Electric Reliability Act" on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4689. A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to facilitate more expeditious review and permitting of certain electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Smart Ship Repair Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4526. A bill to ensure fairness and transparency in the processes used by the Navy to award contracts for ship maintenance and repair, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Smart Ship Repair Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Limitation on use of Government-operated  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Gray Zone Defense Assessment Act" on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4690. A bill to assess the capacity of the United States to effectively marshal disparate elements of national power to counter adversary political warfare campaigns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequentl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4633. A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Suzanne Bona  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Housing for Formerly Incarcerated Reentry and Stable Tenancy Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4560. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit consumer reporting agencies that furnish consumer reports for tenant screening purposes from providing certain information, to establish duties of users of consumer reports for housing purposes, and for other purposes; to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., introduced the "Reducing Waste in National Parks Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4561. A bill to encourage reduction of disposable plastic products in units of the National Park System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., introduced the "Protecting Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4697. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize certain programs with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response related to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response and certain programs with respect to public health security and all-hazards  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Direct Creation, Advancement, and Retention of Employment Opportunity Act " on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4720. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants for the recruitment, retention, and advancement of direct care workers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Main Street Tax Certainty Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4721. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Dari  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced the "Protect Patriot Spouses Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4722. A bill to render certain military spouses eligible for adjustment of status, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., and Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect Patriot Spouses Act". SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4562. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements to laws relating to the payment of certain benefits administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs that are affected by death, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew Kim  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced the "American Confidence in Elections Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4563. A bill to promote election integrity, voter confidence, and faith in elections by removing Federal impediments to, equipping States with tools for, and establishing voluntary considerations to support effective State administration of Federal elections, improving election administration in the District of Columbia, impr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4636. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Sp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Veteran Service Recognition Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4569. A bill to provide benefits for noncitizen members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "All Children are Equal Act" on July 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4565. A bill to amend the weights used to determine amounts for targeted grants and education finance incentive grants for local educational agencies under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Jaime's Law" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4637. A bill to prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Robert Garcia, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Don Davis  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Renaming the National School Lunch Program Act" on July 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4466. A bill to rename the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Al Green, D-Texas, James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Alma  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "Federal Mechanical Insulation Act" on July 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4663. A bill to clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is as an energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings for purposes of section 543(f) of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., introduced the "Sara's Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4724. A bill to authorize the court to depart from a statutory minimum in the case of a juvenile offender, youthful victim offender, and certain other minors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., David Trone, D-Md., and Sydney   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Hot Foods Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2258. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of food items; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Kirsten Gi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Social Security 2100 Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2280. A bill to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. S. 2299. A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Tina Smith, D-Minn., Edward J. Markey, D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2269. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to permit removal of trees around electrical lines on National Forest System land without conducting a timber sale, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Executive Branch Accountability and Transparency Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2270. A bill to establish and maintain a database within each agency for executive branch ethics records of noncareer appointees; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and James Lankford, R-Okla. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2279. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit panic defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Bernie Sanders, I  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Fairness for Farm Workers Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2253. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. S. 2311. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, California; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and John Boozm  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2272. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for special base rates of pay for wildland firefighters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Alex Padilla  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2257. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to add additional demographic reporting requirements, to modify the goals of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey,   more