WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced legislation on July 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4666. A bill to require the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration to submit a quarterly report on fraud relating to certain COVID-19 loans; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Report on fraud relating to certain COVID-19 loans. SEC. 2. Compliance with CUTGO.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Substance Wastewater Inspection For Trends in Detection Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4773. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to fund detection and testing activities, such as wastewater surveillance, to detect synthetic opioids, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Daniel Crenshaw,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced legislation on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4850. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a retroactive effective date of law regarding charge to entitlement to Department of Veterans Affairs educational assistance for individuals who do not transfer credits from certain closed or disapproved programs of education; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Retr  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. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "End Junk Fees for Renters Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4907. A bill to prohibit owners of covered dwelling units from assessing or collecting certain fees from tenants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4864. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify the application of birthright citizenship, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., George Santos, R-N.Y., and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 577. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that authorities under section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 should be allowed to expire; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced a joint resolution on July 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H.J. Res. 79. A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 11, 2004; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz. * * * Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on May 11, 2004. Resolved by the Senate and House of Represen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4921. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to include information relating to certain questionnaire on forms to apply for disability or pension benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Inclusion of infor  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Lacey Act Amendments" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4922. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to enhance protections against the importation, and transport between States, of injurious species, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Con. Res. 59. Concurrent resolution urging all countries to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 573. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 14th as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 600. A resolution condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, 29- year-long delay in the resolution of this case and encouraging accountability for the attack; to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced the "Consumer Safety Technology Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4814. A bill to direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence in support of the mission of the Commission and to direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain technology and digital tokens, res  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced the "Don Young Veterans Advancing Conservation Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4949. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to facilitate the training and employment of veterans for certain conservation activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 581. A resolution condemning the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and refraining the United States from rejoining; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Condemning the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and refraining the United States from rejoining. Whereas,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 3, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 575. A resolution urging the House of Representatives to restore the Department of Defense's superior warfighting principles of recruiting, assigning, training, promoting, and retaining personnel solely based on merit and ensuring such personnel maintain and display a warrior ethos and crediting Florida legislature for passing the Florida Senate M  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Assessing Children's Academic Development and the Emotional and Mental health Implications of COVID-19 Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2469. A bill to authorize the Department of Education, in coordination with other relevant Federal agencies, to include a longitudinal component on the impact of the COVID- 19 pandemic on student outcomes and well-being on an existing longitudinal educational  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Ensuring Linguistic Excellence and Vocational Aptitude by Teaching English Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2467. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide that children who have relocated from Puerto Rico to the States are fully considered for purposes of State allotments under the English Language Acquisition grants; to the Committee on Health, Education,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Promote Responsible Oversight and Targeted Employee background Check Transparency for Seniors Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2429. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to increase the ability of Medicare and Medicaid providers to access the National Practitioner Data Bank for the purpose of conducting employee background checks; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosp  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Protect Equality and Civics Education Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2468. A bill to amend title III of division H of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to prohibit the expenditure of funds on divisive concepts under the priorities noticed in the proposed rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to Proposed Priorities- American History and Civics Education; to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 307. A resolution remembering the 31st anniversary of the bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992, and the 29th anniversary of the bombing of the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association building in Buenos Aires on July 18, 1994, and recommitting to efforts to uphold justice for the victims of the attacks; to the Committee   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2358. A bill to amend the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 to impose additional sanctions relating to human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sanctioning Supporters of Slave Labor Act". SEC. 2.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Stopping Genetic Monitoring by China Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2551. A bill to impose export controls and sanctions to address the security threat posed by the genetic mapping efforts of the Government of the People's Republic of China and other countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Continuing High-quality Evaluations of Concerning and Known Persons Of Interest through National Training updates Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2367. A bill to improve border security through regular assessments and evaluations of the Checkpoint Program Management Office and effective training of U.S. Border Patrol agents regarding drug seizures; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Go  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Regular Order for Investments of the Federal Reserve Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2409. A bill to limit purchases of the Federal reserve banks, to require Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Regular Order for Investments of the Fede  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Rein in the Federal Reserve Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2411. A bill to place further congressional oversight on any quantitative easing or tightening programs or any emergency lending programs of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, to require reports to Congress relating to those programs, to require congressional approval of the extension of those programs, and for oth  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 295. A resolution expressing solidarity with the Cuban people in demanding freedom and human rights, and commending their courage in the wake of the July 11, 2021, protests; to the Committee on Foreign Relations . The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * Expressing solidarity with the Cuban people  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Right-size the Federal Reserve Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2410. A bill to limit the total assets of Federal reserve banks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Right-size the Federal Reserve Act". SEC. 2. Limitation on total assets and interest payments.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Stopping Online Confusion for Investigative Agencies and Law-enforcement by Maintaining Evidence Determined Interparty Arrangements Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2531. A bill to improve the communications between social media platforms and law enforcement agencies, to establish the Federal Trade Commission Platform Safety Advisory Committee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Comme  more