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. 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. Mike Flood, R-Neb., introduced the "Stop Executive Capture of Banking Regulators Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4737. A bill to require Federal banking regulators to report on the implementation of recommendations from the FSOC Chairperson and Executive Orders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Executive Capture of Banking Regul  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., introduced the "Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accuracy Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4862. A bill to identify the standards required to meet the definition of sustainable aviation fuel at the Federal Aviation Administration; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sustainabl  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. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., introduced the "American Financial Institution Regulatory Sovereignty and Transparency Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4823. A bill to provide enhanced reporting requirements for Federal banking regulators, to amend the Federal Reserve Act to remove the designation of Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Fina  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. 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. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "ACES Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4886. A bill to provide for a study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the prevalence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served as active duty aircrew in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Robert J. Wit  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. 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 the "Achieving Thorough Transparency and Accessibility for Information Navigation on Mental Health Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2444. A bill to establish an interactive online dashboard to improve public access to information about grant funding related to mental health and substance use disorder programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by   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. 24 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2542. A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish a last acre program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2426. A bill to establish a national motor carrier safety selection standard for entities that contract with certain motor carriers to transport goods, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  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. 23 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2452. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve the biobased markets program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Pete Ricketts, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "SNAP Next Step Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2365. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to authorize funds for certain employment and training activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "SNAP Next Step Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity A  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