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. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4763. A bill to provide for a system of regulation of digital assets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2388. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to establish a cybersecurity circuit rider program to provide cybersecurity-related technical assistance to certain entities that operate rural water or wastewater systems; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Keep STEM Talent Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2384. A bill to provide lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced STEM degree holders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Keep STEM Talent Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Visa requirements. SEC.   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. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2458. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Crop   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Crypto-Asset National Security Enhancement and Enforcement Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2355. A bill to clarify the applicability of sanctions and antimoney laundering compliance obligations to United States persons in the decentralized finance technology sector and virtual currency kiosk operators, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill i  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Artificial Intelligence Bug Bounty Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2502. A bill to require the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense to develop a bug bounty program relating to dual-use foundational artificial intelligence models; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Artificial Intelligence Bu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Combat Power Preservation Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2486. A bill to limit the availability of funds for the destruction of landmines; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Combat Power Preservation Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Limitation on availability of funds for destruction   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Food and Agriculture Industry Cybersecurity Support Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2393. A bill to establish a food and agriculture cybersecurity clearinghouse in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Unmet Needs Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2455. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress annual reports on the unfunded priorities of the Department of Defense-wide research, development, test, and evaluation activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Strategic Defense Logistics Improvement Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2473. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to modify the Contested Logistics Working Group of the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strategic Defense Logistics Improvement  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Taxpayer-Funded Facility Restoration Stewardship Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2490. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the head of a department or organization within the Department of Defense to place an order with any other such department or organization for certain construction projects on a reimbursable basis; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Conservation Reserve Program Flexibility Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2412. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to allow emergency haying under the conservation reserve program during the primary nesting season under certain conditions; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Kevin Cram  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2477. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act".   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Strengthening Pharmacy Access for Seniors Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2405. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure pharmacy access and choice for Medicare beneficiaries; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

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