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Bill Introductions Involving Wisconsin Newsletter for Sunday August 27, 2023 ( 51 items )  

Rep. Beatty Introduces Housing Financial Literacy Act
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

Rep. Bowman Introduces Fair College Admissions for Students Act
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

Rep. Brecheen Introduces No Obamacare for Illegal Aliens Act
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

Rep. Bush Introduces Joint Resolution on Equal Rights Amendment
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

Rep. Bush Introduces Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act
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

Rep. Cardenas Introduces 9-8-8 Implementation Act
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

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Closing Loopholes & Ending Arbitrary & Needless Evasion of Regulations Act
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

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Focused Reduction of Effluence & Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act
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

Rep. Chu Introduces Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, & Fatality Prevention Act
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

Rep. DeGette Introduces Fracturing Responsibility & Awareness of Chemicals Act
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

Rep. Doggett Introduces Promoting Health Careers in Community & Technical Colleges Act
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

Rep. Feenstra Introduces Preserving Rights Of Tenants by Ensuring Compliance To the Second Amendment Act
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

Rep. Gallagher Introduces IDB Transparency Act
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

Rep. Gallagher Introduces Joint Resolution on U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced a joint resolution on July 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H.J. Res. 81. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court be composed of not more than nine justices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Fla. * * * Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United Stat  more

Rep. Green Introduces Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution
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

Rep. Grothman Introduces Migrant Child Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Migrant Child Safety Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4869. A bill to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to establish additional requirements related to ensuring safe placements for unaccompanied alien children; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

Rep. Hoyle Introduces Wall Street Tax Act
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

Rep. Jordan Introduces Free Speech Protection Act
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

Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Resolution to Recognize 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop
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

Rep. McCollum Introduces Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act
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

Rep. Molinaro Introduces Delivering for Rural Seniors Act
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

Rep. Moore Introduces Opportunities to Support Mothers & Deliver Children Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced the "Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4833. A bill to provide grants for the conduct of demonstration projects designed to provide education and training for eligible individuals to enter and follow a career pathway in the field of pregnancy, childbirth, or post-partum, under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 o  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Opportunities to Support Mothers & Deliver Children Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced the "Opportunities to Support Mothers and Deliver Children Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4930. A bill to provide grants for the conduct of demonstration projects designed to provide education and training for eligible individuals to enter and follow a career pathway in the field of pregnancy, childbirth, or post-partum, under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 o  more

Rep. Napolitano Introduces Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health Professionals Workforce Shortage Loan Repayment Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4933. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to modify the loan repayment program for the substance use disorder treatment workforce to relieve workforce shortages; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash.  more

Rep. Neguse Introduces Tribal Access to Clean Water Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Tribal Access to Clean Water Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4746. A bill to provide access to reliable, clean, and drinkable water on Tribal lands, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi  more

Rep. Pocan Introduces Helen Keller National Center Reauthorization Act
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

Rep. Pocan Introduces Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act
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

Rep. Raskin Introduces Bring Animals Relief & Kibble Act
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

Rep. Roy Introduces No Taxpayer Funding For Climate Zealots Advancing Radical Schemes Act
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

Rep. Roy Introduces Personalized Care Act
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

Rep. Sanchez Introduces Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer's Needs to Get to an End Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., 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. 15. H.R. 4752. 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 Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means,  more

Rep. Sanchez Introduces Resolution on
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

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Concurrent Resolution on Climate Crisis
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

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Safe Hydration is an American Right in Energy Development Act
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

Rep. Schiff Introduces Food for Thought Act
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

Rep. Schneider Introduces Conrad State 30 & Physician Access Reauthorization Act
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

Rep. Scott Introduces Raise the Wage Act
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

Rep. Steil Introduces Protecting Americans' Retirement Savings from Politics Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced the "Protecting Americans' Retirement Savings from Politics Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4767. A bill to make revisions to the Federal securities laws with respect to shareholder proposals, proxy voting, and the registration of proxy advisory firms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; Table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act m  more

Rep. Van Orden Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., introduced legislation on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4894. A bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the dairy business innovation initiatives; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Dairy business innovation initiatives.  more

Rep. Wenstrup Introduces Treat & Reduce Obesity Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4818. 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 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 consi  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces American IP Defense & Enforcement Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "American IP Defense and Enforcement Advancement Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2566. A bill to reauthorize certain provisions of the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008, to create a new grant program to fund legal aid programs to assist small businesses to protect intellectual property, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. T  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Bill to Provide for Enhanced Domestic Content Requirement for Navy Shipbuilding Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "XXX" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2487. A bill to provide for an enhanced domestic content requirement for Navy shipbuilding programs; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Enhanced domestic content requirement for navy shipbuilding programs.  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Farmland Security Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Farmland Security Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2382. A bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to remove the limitation on the amount of a civil penalty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Stop Computer Crimes Proliferation Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Stop Computer Crimes Proliferation Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2567. A bill to amend the Computer Crime Enforcement Act to reauthorize the State grant program for training and prosecution of computer crimes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop  more

Sen. Ernst Introduces Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act
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

Sen. Fetterman Introduces Bill to Amend Title XXVII of Public Health Service Act
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

Sen. Grassley Introduces Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act
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

Sen. Grassley Resolution to Designate National Whistleblower Appreciation Day Approved by Senate
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

Sen. Manchin Introduces Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act
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

Sen. Peters Introduces Resolution to Recognize Motorcycle Safety Foundation for 50 Years of Safety Education
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on July 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 310. A resolution recognizing the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for 50 years of safety education; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * Recognizing the Motorcycle Safety F  more

Sen. Sanders Introduces Raise the Wage Act
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