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. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the "Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4764. A bill to establish a standard of identity for honey, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 as fall within the juri  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 601. A resolution recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into the outdoors and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of July as "Latino Conservation Week"; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution  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. 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. 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. 20 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fair College Admissions for Students Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4900. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education participating in Federal student assistance programs from giving preferential treatment in the admissions process to legacy students or donors; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 602. A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip hop and designating August 11, 2023, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", designating August 2023 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and designating November 2023 as "Hip Hop History Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maxine Waters, D  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. 20 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced the "Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4901. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals with disabilities; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., James McGovern, D-Mass., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Nyd  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced the "9-8-8 Implementation Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4851. A bill to provide for improvements in the implementation of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4777. A bill to require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4778. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study with respect to stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infras  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 "Fair Legal Access Grants Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4854. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to award grants for providing legal resources for petitioners seeking extreme risk protection orders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., and Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif. * * * S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Closing Loopholes for Oil and other Sources of Emissions Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4782. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas sources, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Nanet  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Taiwan Tax Agreement Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4729. A bill to authorize negotiation and conclusion and to provide for congressional consideration of a tax agreement between the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO); to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 609. A resolution expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * * Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York Cit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo. introduced the "Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4785. A bill to repeal the exemption for hydraulic fracturing in the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Ro Khanna, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art Alternatives Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4769. A bill to drive innovation in developing next- generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and T  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. 23 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 584. A resolution expressing support for the designation of July as "Plastic Pollution Action Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. * * * Expressing support for the designation of July as "Plastic Poll  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 595. A resolution recognizing the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community and further recognizing that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the United States and around the world, and that it is the responsibility of the United States G  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Shareholder Political Transparency Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4863. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require reporting of certain expenditures for political activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Jan Schakows  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. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "IDB Transparency Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4865. A bill to increase transparency regarding the activities, and reduce the malign influence of, the People's Republic of China in the Inter-American Development Bank, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Ruben Gallego, D-Ar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Volunteer First Responder Housing Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4787. A bill to expand eligibility for certain housing programs for qualified volunteer first responders; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., and Claudia Tenney,   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. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., introduced the "Opioid Treatment Providers Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4788. A bill to make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under section 2008 of the Social Security Act; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Opioid Treatment Providers Act". SEC. 2. Eligibility of opioid treatment programs for health professions opportunity   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4914. A bill to provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among the South Asian population of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Judy Chu,   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. 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. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4873. A bill to increase the capacity of the food supply chain in the United States, and create a more resilient, diverse, and secure United States food supply chain, by codifying and expanding the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Max Miller  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. 23 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 586. A resolution calling for the restoration of power-sharing in Northern Ireland; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Calling for the restoration of power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Whereas, on May 5, 2022, elections were held for the Northern Ireland Assembly, the region's devolved legislature; Whereas, in the 2022 Northern Irelan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 596. A resolution calling for the restoration of power-sharing in Northern Ireland; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Calling for the restoration of power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Whereas, on May 5, 2022, elections were held for the Northern Ireland Assembly, the region's devolved legislature; Whereas, in the 2022 Northern Irelan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Oligarch Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4919. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a wealth tax, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Summer Lee, D-Pa., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Jared Huffma  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4796. A bill to establish a grant program to fund reproductive health patient navigators for individuals seeking abortion services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Troy Carter, D-La., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Dwight Evans,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4881. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to limit cost sharing for drugs under 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 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdict  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "HOV Lanes for Heroes Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4923. A bill to allow certain veterans to use high occupancy vehicle lanes, including toll lanes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "HOV Lanes for Heroes Act". SEC. 2. HOV facilities.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting All Communities Equally Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4880. A bill to waive sovereign immunity in certain circumstances where jurisdictions prohibit monetary bail; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting All Communities Equally Act of 2023" or as the "PACE Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Requirement of availabi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 576. A resolution recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants and noncitizens the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants and noncitizens the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 579. A resolution condemning the ongoing acts of repression and human rights violations against the Cuban people by the Cuban regime, and calling for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Michael Waltz,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 605. A resolution recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy. Whereas mothers are an   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Strategic Lebanon Security Reporting Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4929. A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit a report on security threats in Lebanon, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., and Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  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. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "Pell Grant Flexibility Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4931. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain Federal Pell Grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., and William R. Keating, D-Mass  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "End Employer Collusion Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4932. A bill to prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health for Latinos Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4884. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategy to reduce stigma associated with mental health among the Hispanic and Latino population, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia   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. 23 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced a concurrent resolution on July 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Con. Res. 57. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdict  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4749. A bill to reauthorize the Helen Keller National Center Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Sharice Davids, D-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Helen Keller National Center   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4844. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to clarify the availability and appropriateness of training for local food service personnel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   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 "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. 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. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced the "American Meat Industry Protection Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4805. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to support lab-grown meat, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "American Meat Industry Protection Act of 2023". SEC. 2. No Federal funds supporting lab-grown meat.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced the "Americans First OPT Reform Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4843. A bill to provide for limitations on the Optional Practical Training Program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Americans First OPT Reform Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Limitations on Optional Practical Training Program.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced legislation on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4810. A bill to rescind certain balances made available to the Internal Revenue Service and appropriate such amounts to the Department of State Passport Office; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provision  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced the "Deep State Accountability Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4807. A bill to provide for the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate and prosecute any charges arising from the activity of signatories to the letter entitled "Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails" (October 19, 2020) involving election interference; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protection of American Land Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4806. A bill to prohibit foreign nations from owning certain facilities, buildings, and land; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protection of American Land Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Prohibition against foreign nations owning certain facilities, buildings, and land.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced the "Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4809. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program for the provision of service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act " or the "SAVES Act".   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. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4811. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require testing of underground sources of drinking water in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Yvette Clar  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. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Providing Access to Treatment and Housing Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4941. A bill to amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to establish within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration a Center for Unhoused Individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Yvette Cla  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 -- 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. 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. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Military Families and Surviving Spouses Benefits Enhancement Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4944. A bill to restore certain non-monetary Federal benefits to remarried surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die while serving on active duty, to provide student loan deferment for dislocated military spouses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Community News and Small Business Support Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4756. A bill to provide tax incentives that support local media; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Community News and Small Business Support Act". SEC. 2. Credit for advertising in local media.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., introduced the "Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4891. A bill to advance Federal Government innovation through the implementation and use of multi-cloud computing software technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., and David Trone, D-Md.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Medicaid Bump Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4892. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for behavioral health services (including those related to mental health and substance use), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4946. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare Program; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Scientific Integrity Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4893. A bill to amend the America COMPETES Act to establish certain scientific integrity policies for Federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Suzanne Bona  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 592. A resolution censuring Representative George Santos; to the Committee on Ethics. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., and Ted Lieu, D-Calif. * * * Censuring Representative George Santos. Whereas Representative George Santos repeatedly lied to voters in his district, donors, and the Am  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Territorial Relief Under Sustainable Transitions for Puerto Rico Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4947. A bill to modify the conditions for the termination of an oversight board, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Adri  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced the "Bridging the SNAP Gap Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4815. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the medical expense deduction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Da  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced the "College Athlete Economic Freedom Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4948. A bill to establish name, image, and likeness rights for college athletes at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of   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. 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4760. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase excise taxes on fuel used by private jets, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subs  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced a concurrent resolution on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Con. Res. 55. Concurrent resolution recognizing the need for a sustainable, economically viable, and fair debt restructuring plan for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y. * * * Recognizing the need for a sustainab  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Saving Hazardous And Declining Environments Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4817. A bill to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program for planting of qualifying trees in eligible areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumena  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. 23 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 620. A resolution a resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii. * * * A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea. Whereas the United States Government recognizes that Nort  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Access to Infertility Treatment and Care Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2386. A bill to require health insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2501. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Catherine Cort  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2345. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological res  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced legislation on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2427. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to permit enrollees to obtain a 365-day supply of contraceptives; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Food Secure Strikers Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2553. 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, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Ban Stock Trading for Government Officials Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2463. A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, and the STOCK Act to require certain senior officials to report payments received from the Federal Government, to improve the filing and disclosure of financial disclosures, to ban stock ownership for certain senior Government officials, and for   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2376. A bill to reauthorize the Helen Keller National Center Act; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act of 2023". SEC.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Housing Transparency Improvement Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2334. A bill to require each public housing agency to establish and maintain an online portal for tenants and applicants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Housing Transparency Improvement Act". SEC. 2. Definiti  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2565. A bill to remove linguistic barriers to participation in Gun Violence Prevention Strategies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced the "Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 10. S. 2281. A bill to provide for consumer protection and responsible financial innovation, to bring crypto assets within the regulatory perimeter, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2544. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals with disabilities; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Mazi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Raise the Wage Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2488. A bill to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 305. A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip hop and designating August 11, 2023, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", designating August 2023 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and designating November 2023 as ``Hip Hop History Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * Commem  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Improving Access to Nutrition Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2435. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the particular work requirement that disqualifies able-bodied adults for eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens.   more