WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, introduced the "Global Press Freedom Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4898. A bill to establish the Office of Press Freedom, to create press freedom curriculum at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Global Press Fr  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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 20 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4895. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to expand the drug price negotiation program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker  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. 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. 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Personalized Care Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4803. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and improve health savings accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 580. A resolution expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Nik  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., introduced the "Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4770. A bill to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., and Jen Kiggans, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1.  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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 20 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4952. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the Office of Strategic Capital in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Cory Mills, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Establishment of Office of Strategic Capital.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2420. A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponso  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2530. A bill to address behavioral health and well-being among education professionals and other school staff; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2512. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for re-enrollment provisions in retirement plans of small employers; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Retirement plan re-enrollment credit for small employers.  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. 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. 21 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Gateway to Careers Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2402. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a career pathways grant program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Susan M. Collins, R-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Auto Reenroll Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2517. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to allow for periodic automatic reenrollment under qualified automatic contribution arrangements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * *  more

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2547. A bill to amend the Natural Gas Act to bolster fairness and transparency in the consideration of interstate natural gas pipeline permits, to provide for greater public input opportunities in the natural gas pipeline permitting process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2369. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and to enhance institutional aid; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  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. 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. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Initiating Meaningful Patient Review Of Various Existing Part D Regulations Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2408. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient-focused listening sessions to improve prescription drug plan transparency, access, and choice; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short   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. 24 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2521. A bill to promote competition and reduce consumer switching costs in the provision of online communications services; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Josh Hawley, R-Mo.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2534. A bill to amend the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 to reauthorize the Chesapeake Bay Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cospon  more

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Relief for Survivors of Miners Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2416. A bill to amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to ease the benefits process for survivors of miners whose deaths were due to pneumoconiosis; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Tim Kaine, D-Va., an  more