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. 13 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Medicare Patient Access to Cancer Treatment Act" on July 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4473. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for site neutral payment for cancer care services under part B of the Medicare program; 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 Speake  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. 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. 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. 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. 13 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Veteran Caregiver Application and Appeals Reform Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4518. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., and Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  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. 15 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "National Education Association Charter Repeal Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4595. A bill to repeal the Federal charter for the National Education Association; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, David Rouzer, R-N.C., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Josh Brecheen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "National Emergency Expenditure Reporting Transparency Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4615. A bill to require that information on spending associated with national emergencies be subject to the same reporting requirements as other Federal funds under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4580. A bill to designate the Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "B  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. 15 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Nogales Wastewater Improvement Act" on July 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4643. A bill to provide for the assumption of full ownership and control of the International Outfall Interceptor in Nogales, Arizona, by the International Boundary and Water Commission, and for other purposes.provide for the assumption of full ownership and control of the International Outfall Interceptor in Nogales, Ari  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. 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. 13 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Reignite Hope Act" on July 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4520. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for hired critical employees and to make permanent certain expiring provisions relating to the child tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., and Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "Interactive Federal Review Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 13. H.R. 4621. A bill to improve the environmental review process for highway projects through the use of interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Agricultural Representation for the United States Territories Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 12. H.R. 4593. A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to increase agricultural representation for United States territories, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Alex  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 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Border Enforcement, Security and Trade Facilitation Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2278. A bill to establish Image Adjudicator and Supervisory Image Adjudicator positions in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced the "Interactive Federal Review Act" on July 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. S. 2319. A bill to improve the environmental review process for highway projects through the use of interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., introduced the "Federal Prisons Accountability Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2284. A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to be appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Rand Paul, R-Ky., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, John Cornyn, R-Texas, Marco  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2262. A bill to designate the Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th  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