WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Food Secure Strikers Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4845. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to ensure that striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Casar, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Stop China's Continuous Purchase of Land Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4772. A bill to require that a State be ineligible to receive funds under certain Federal programs unless the State has in effect a State law restricting the purchase of agricultural land by certain foreign persons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Na  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., introduced the "Censorship Accountability Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4848. A bill to provide for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of First Amendment rights; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Mike Johnson, R-La., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Troy E. Nehls, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Protecting Free Speech Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4776. A bill to terminate the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security and to prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish any other similar Board, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Paul Gosar, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on July 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 594. A resolution recognizing the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nations seniors each year; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced a joint resolution on July 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H.J. Res. 82. A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the article of amendment commonly known as the "Equal Rights Amendment" has been validly ratified and is enforceable as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution, and the Archivist of the United States must certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment as the T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 615. A resolution condemning revisionist education and revisionist history as it relates to the African-American experience; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4897. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to promulgate an occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Ra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4780. A bill to remove linguistic barriers to participation in Gun Violence Prevention Strategies; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Transportation for Reentry Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4728. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for free public transportation for individuals who are recently released from incarceration; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Troy Carter, D-La., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Promoting Health Careers in Community and Technical Colleges Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4732. A bill to ensure that health professions opportunity demonstration projects train project participants to earn a recognized postsecondary credential, and to clarify that community colleges are eligible for grants to conduct such a demonstration project; to the Committee on Ways and Means.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "Investing in Rural America Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4736. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide support for facilities providing healthcare, education, child care, public safety, and other vital services in rural areas; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., and Yadira   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution" on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 568. A resolution encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Angie Cra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 570. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of June 26 through July 2, 2023, as "National Tire Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Tire Safety Week" to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance; to the Committee on Transportation   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4912. A bill to require the evaluation of certain criteria relating to locations for deployment of successor radar systems of the National Weather Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. * * * SECTION 1. Evaluation of locations for deployment of successor radar systems of the National Weather Service.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4913. A bill to establish in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration a program to improve precipitation forecasts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. * * * SECTION 1. Establishment of NOAA precipitation forecasts program.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced a resolution on July 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 604. A resolution expressing support for blockchain technology and digital assets; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Agriculture, 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   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, introduced the "Free Speech Protection Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4791. A bill to prohibit Federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor any speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Energy an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "The Project Spectrum Authorization Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4915. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to codify the program of the Office of Small Business Programs of the Department of Defense known as Project Spectrum, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Veron  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Childhood Offenders Rehabilitation and Safety Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4792. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to account for the age of certain juvenile offenders and to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to enhance collaboration between State child welfare and juvenile jus  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Comprehensive Legislation for Expanding and Advancing Nonrestrictive Energy Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4916. A bill to amend the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to repeal restrictions on onshore wind and solar; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Robert C. Scott, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 618. A resolution recognizing August 11, 2023, as the 50th anniversary of hip-hop; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Troy Carter, D-La., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced the "Abandoned Well Remediation Research and Development Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4877. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a research, development, and demonstration program with respect to abandoned wells, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Stephanie I. Bice  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced the "Auto Reenroll Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4924. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to allow for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced the "Securing Global Telecommunications Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4741. A bill to require the development of a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing Global  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on July 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 619. A resolution expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Andre Carson, D-Ind., M  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., introduced the "Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act" on July 20, 2023. The summary of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4766. A bill to provide for the regulation of payment stablecoins, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Limitation on who may issue a payment stablecoi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Delivering for Rural Seniors Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4745. A bill to amend the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 to establish a pilot grant program to award grants to facilitate home delivery of commodities under the commodity supplemental food program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Medicare Common Ownership Transparency Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4883. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the disclosure of certain ownership information relating to health care provider and pharmacy ownership, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be su  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4935. A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to adjust the period during which amounts transferred by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to the account for customer education initiatives and non-awards expenses shall remain available, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Revitalizing Rural Communities Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4835. A bill to extend and increase funding for the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Revitalizing Rural Commu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Nonrestrictive Offshore Wind Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4936. A bill to amend the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to repeal restrictions on offshore wind leasing; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Robert C. S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Growing Access To Environmental Sustainability Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4800. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish an exception to certain payment limitations in the case of person or legal entity that derives income from agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Duarte, R-Calif., Yadira Car  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "No Taxpayer Funding For Climate Zealots Advancing Radical Schemes Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4751. A bill to prohibit Federal funding for the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Nathan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Personalized Care Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4803. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and improve health savings accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 580. A resolution expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Nik  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Con. Res. 56. Concurrent resolution recognizing that the climate crisis disproportionately affects the health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, expressing the sense of Congress that leadership by the United States is still urgently needed to address the climate crisis, and acknowledging the need of th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4942. A bill to provide incentives to physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Nik  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on July 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 599. A resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Raise the Wage Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4889. A bill to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Sean Casten, D-Ill., J  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4951. A bill to make technical corrections relating to the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., Nick LaLota, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 608. A resolution recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Te  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced legislation on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2346. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a strategy for public health preparedness and response to artificial intelligence threats, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2442. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short- term workforce programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promotin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the "Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2415. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Share the Savings with Seniors Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2474. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate cost-sharing for chronic care drugs under Medicare part D; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Veterans Protection from Fraud Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2503. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain crimes committed against veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veterans Protection from Fra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Con. Res. 14. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, John Hoeven, R-N.D., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Eric  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced legislation on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2430. A bill to amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 to exclude certain air emissions from emergency notification requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Steve Daines, R-Mo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 298. A resolution designating July 30, 2023, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., James Lankford, R-Okla., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Gary Peters, D-Mich., Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Thom Tillis, R-N.C.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Gene Synthesis Safety and Security Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2356. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update guidance with respect to gene synthesis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ge  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity Risk Assessment Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2399. A bill to require the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to 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 technology   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 310. A resolution recognizing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for 50 years of safety education; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * Recognizing the Motorcycle Safety F  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "PBM Reporting Transparency Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2493. A bill to require the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) submit to Congress two reports on arrangements with pharmacy benefit managers with respect to prescription drug plans MA-PD plans; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Thom Till  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2370. A bill to amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Fair Debt Collection Practices for Servicemembers Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2396. A bill to provide enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of members of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Ted Budd, R-N.C., and John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Foreign Extortion Prevention Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2347. 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 Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and John Kennedy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Small Business Technological Advancement Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2330. A bill to authorize the Small Business Administration to provide business loans to finance business software or cloud computing services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.  more