WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., introduced the "Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4824. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out terrestrial carbon sequestration research and development activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 563. A resolution recognizing Vice Admiral Sean Buck for his 44 years of exemplary service to his country and his home State of Indiana; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Erin Houchin, R-Ind., Greg Pence, R-Ind., and Rudy Yakym, R-Ind. * * * Recognizing Vice Ad  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., introduced the "Safeguarding Syria Sanctions Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4847. A bill to provide for limitations on general license authorities under the Syria Sanctions Regulations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced the "Housing Financial Literacy Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4899. A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to discount FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete a financial literacy housing counseling program; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, Colin Allred,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., introduced the "Safe Social Media Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4826. A bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study regarding social media use by teenagers; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Jim Baird, R-Ind., and George Santos, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe Social Media Act". S  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. 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. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4858. A bill to update the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Build the Wall and Fight Fentanyl Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4904. A bill to establish certain funds to construct and maintain physical barriers along the southern international border of the United States and award grants to certain organizations addressing the fentanyl crisis; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Energy an  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preserving Rights Of Tenants by Ensuring Compliance To the Second Amendment Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4860. A bill to ensure that residents of covered federally assisted rental housing may lawfully possess firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan.,   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. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., introduced the "Wall Street Tax Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4870. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on certain trading transactions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., James   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. 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. 23 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 585. A resolution condemning the conflict in Sudan and supporting the people of Sudan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Doctors in our Borders Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4875. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to increase the number of physicians who may be provided Conrad 30 waivers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Nick LaLo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Fentanyl Kills Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4795. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to attempted murder and the trafficking of fentanyl; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., and Jim Baird, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fentanyl Kills Act". SEC. 2. Attempted murde  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced legislation on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4726. A bill to terminate the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for aliens, and for other purposes; 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 within the jurisdiction of the committee concerne  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced the "Anti-CCP Espionage via Social Media Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4927. A bill to require ByteDance to divest itself of certain assets, and to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review certain business relationships between ByteDance and United States businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the C  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. 23 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 588. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that research and promotion boards support efforts to develop new markets and strengthen existing markets for specific commodities while conducting important research and promotional activities via pooled resources and stakeholder investments; to the Committee on Agriculture.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4750. 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 Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., David Joyce, R-Ohio, Nancy Mace, R-S.C.,   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. 20 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Food for Thought Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4812. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide free meals to low-income students through existing on-campus meal programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps  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. 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. 20 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced the "Uyghur Forced Labor Disclosure Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4840. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to make certain disclosures relating to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Gerald E. Connolly, D-V  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced legislation on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4762. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Non-premium war risk insurance program extension.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2505. A bill to require a report on the effect of the phase-out of the reduction of Survivor Benefit Plan survivor annuities by the amount of dependency and indemnity compensation; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Report on effect of phase-out of reduction of Survivor Benefit Plan survivor annuities by amount of dependency and indemnity   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2570. A bill to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to provide technical assistance to improve infrastructure in foreign markets for United States agricultural commodities; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. *  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "NRCS Hire Local Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2568. A bill to require State field offices of the National Resources Conservation Service to give preference to in-State applicants; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "NRCS Hire Local Act of 2023". SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Working Dog Health and Welfare Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2414. A bill to require agencies with working dog programs to implement the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office relating to the health and welfare of working dogs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. *   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2515. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Small Business Act to expand the availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Mike C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Conservation and Regenerative Optimization Practices for Farming Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2564. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to address emissions of certain greenhouse gasses and carbon storage through conservation incentive contracts; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1.   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. 21 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Gateway to Careers Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2402. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a career pathways grant program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Susan M. Collins, R-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Youth Apprenticeship Advancement Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2363. A bill to promote and expand high-quality youth apprenticeship programs and provide support and incentives to help employees establish such programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Long COVID Support Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2560. A bill to address and support research on Long COVID; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Long COVID Support Act". SEC. 2. Voluntary patient registry for research on Long COVID and related conditions.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 294. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "American Stroke Month"; to the Committee on Health, Education , Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "American Stroke   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2525. A bill to prohibit Federal spending on funding research in China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Funding Our Adversaries   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Strengthening Consumer Protections and Medical Debt Transparency Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2483. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide additional transparency and consumer protections relating to medical debt collection practices; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Free Speech Protection Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2425. 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 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., J.D.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Mapping America's Pharmaceutical Supply Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2364. A bill to map the United States pharmaceutical supply chain and use data analytics to identify supply chain vulnerabilities and other national security threats; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECT  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. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Global Press Freedom Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2526. A bill to establish the Office of Press Freedom, to create press freedom curriculum at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Chris Van Hollen  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. 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 308. A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2462. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the 7-year recovery period for motorsports entertainment complexes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Global Investment in American Jobs Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2368. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, to conduct an interagency review of and report to Congress on ways to increase the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment; to the Committee on Commerc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Lost Opportunities to Supply Transplantable Organs Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2404. A bill to improve the operation of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Lost Opportunities to Supply Transplantab  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