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. 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. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "Guiding Uniform and Responsible Disclosure Requirements and Information Limits Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4790. A bill to amend the Federal securities laws with respect to the materiality of disclosure requirements, to establish the Public Company Advisory Committee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Meuser, R-Pa.,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4896. 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 Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and Education and the Workforce,  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. 20 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Clinical Laboratory Price Transparency Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4882. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote laboratory price transparency under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 suc  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. 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. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the "Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2379. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Ro  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., introduced the "Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2415. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Federal support of States in their work to save and sustain the health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, to eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-a  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. 21 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver Reauthorization Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2395. A bill to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Wildlife Innovation and Long  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. 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. 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. 25 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2559. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a stewardship fee on the production and importation of opioid pain relievers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Angus S.   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. 24 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "Protecting Athletes, Schools, and Sports Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2495. A bill to protect student athletes, ensure fair competition and compensation, and preserve intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2499. A bill to extend the authorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., and Sh  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. 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 "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. 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. 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. 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