WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Protecting Free Speech Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4776. A bill to terminate the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security and to prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish any other similar Board, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Paul Gosar, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "No Obamacare for Illegal Aliens Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4727. A bill to exclude certain individuals subject to certain deferred action from eligibility for health plans offered on the Exchanges, advance payments of the premium tax credit, cost-sharing reductions, a Basic Health Program, and for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Programs, and for other purposes; to the  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. 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. 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. 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. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Trucking Workforce Improvement Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4738. A bill to repeal the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's rule titled "Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-Level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., M  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. 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. 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. 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. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced the "Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4832. A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination Act and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to provide advance appropriations authority for certain accounts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education of the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service of the Department of Healt  more

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Con. Res. 58. Concurrent resolution calling on the media to engage in responsible and voluntary journalistic practices to deny mass public murderers the attention they desire and minimize any possible "media contagion effect" of irresponsible and sensationalistic reporting practices; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Calling   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Requiring Verification of Compliance with Abandoning Ruthless Evil Neo-Nazis Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4799. A bill to prohibit assistance under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative until the President certifies to Congress that the Government of Ukraine is not providing funding, equipment, training, fuel, or other support to the Russian Volunteer Corps, the Azov Battalion, or   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on July 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 606. A resolution censuring Pramila Jayapal, Representative of the 7th Congressional District of Washington; to the Committee on Ethics. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Jeff Duncan, R-S.C. * * * Censuring Pramila Jayapal, Representative of the 7th Congressional District of Washington. Whereas Representative Pr  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. 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. John Rose, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on July 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 14. H.R. 4657. A bill to clarify that an issuer may exclude a shareholder proposal pursuant to section 240.14a-8(i) of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, without regard to whether such proposal relates to a significant social policy issue; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Exclusions available regardless of significant social policy issu  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. 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. 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. 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. 24 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced legislation on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2450. A bill to improve coordination between the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation on activities carried out under the National Quantum Initiative Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Coordination betwee  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. 23 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2407. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Marsha Bl  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. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2372. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jo  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. 24 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "IDB Transparency Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2470. 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 Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Prevent Discrimination in Title X Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2539. A bill to clarify that, in awarding funding under title X of the Public Health Service Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not discriminate against eligible States, individuals, or other entities for refusing to counsel or refer for abortions; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "Improving Medicaid Programs' Response to Overdose Victims and Enhancing Addiction Care Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2481. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to encourage appropriate prescribing under Medicaid for victims of opioid overdose; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Thomas R.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2436. 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 Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Neighborhood Options for Patients  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Making Iran Sanctions Stick In Lieu of Expiration of Sanctions Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2336. A bill to address the threat from the development of Iran's ballistic missile program and the transfer or deployment of Iranian missiles and related goods and technology, including materials and equipment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cospons  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Rolling Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient and Drug Reserve Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2510. A bill to improve supply chain resiliency for critical drug products with vulnerable supply chains and ensure that reserves of critical drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients are maintained to prevent supply disruptions in the event of drug shortages or public health emergencies; to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced a resolution on July 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 299. A resolution supporting cooperation between the United States and the European Union to thwart Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities and to bring Hizballah operatives to justice and urging the European Union to designate Hizballah, in its entirety, as a terrorist organization; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is  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. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., introduced the "Mid-South Oilseed Double Cropping Study Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2541. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on the inclusion of certain oilseed crops in double cropping policies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored   more