WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Food Secure Strikers Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4845. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to ensure that striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Casar, D-Texas, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., introduced the "Carbon Sequestration Collaboration Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4824. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out terrestrial carbon sequestration research and development activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4771. A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to permanently extend the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Children's Health Insurance Program Permanency Act" o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 601. A resolution recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into the outdoors and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of July as "Latino Conservation Week"; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 564. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Whereas Alzheimer's disease is a slow, progressive disorder of the brain that results in loss of memory and other cognitiv  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Stop China's Continuous Purchase of Land Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4772. A bill to require that a State be ineligible to receive funds under certain Federal programs unless the State has in effect a State law restricting the purchase of agricultural land by certain foreign persons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Na  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on July 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 594. A resolution recognizing the value of the Older Americans Act of 1965 nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nations seniors each year; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-  more

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 602. A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip hop and designating August 11, 2023, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", designating August 2023 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and designating November 2023 as "Hip Hop History Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maxine Waters, D  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. 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. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "IDs for an Inclusive Democracy Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4852. A bill to require the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration to produce and make available at no cost to certain individuals in the United States an identification for the purpose of allowing such individuals to meet certain identification requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 615. A resolution condemning revisionist education and revisionist history as it relates to the African-American experience; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C.,   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. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4779. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following a mastectomy; 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 consideration of s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Essential Skills and Child Care for Health Professions Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4781. A bill to remove barriers to health professions by providing resources to access foundational educational training, such as English language proficiency and adult basic education, and to require the provision of child care, in demonstration projects funded under the health profession opportunity gra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair Legal Access Grants Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4854. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to award grants for providing legal resources for petitioners seeking extreme risk protection orders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., and Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif. * * * S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4780. A bill to remove linguistic barriers to participation in Gun Violence Prevention Strategies; 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  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. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Transportation for Reentry Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4728. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for free public transportation for individuals who are recently released from incarceration; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Troy Carter, D-La., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-  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. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 566. A resolution remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and bui  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 567. A resolution recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans. Whereas, in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, approximately 800,000 Vietnamese refugees fleeing persecution   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 565. A resolution recognizing the historical significance and the heroic struggles and sacrifices of the Vietnamese people who fled their war-torn country by boat and other means in search of freedom and democracy; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Recognizing the historical significance and the heroic struggles and sacrifices of th  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. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Equitable Transit Oriented Development Support Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4857. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to modify the transportation finance infrastructure and innovation program with respect to community development financial institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  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. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4858. A bill to update the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Ac  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. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "End Junk Fees for Renters Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4907. A bill to prohibit owners of covered dwelling units from assessing or collecting certain fees from tenants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p  more

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Expedited Federal Permitting for California Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4908. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to make eligible airport-related projects and port development projects eligible for approval under State environmental laws and regulations instead of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Fire Weather Development Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4866. A bill to direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish a program to improve fire weather and fire environment forecasting, detection, and local collaboration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yadira Car  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 598. A resolution recognizing the immense capacity of the popular arts to bring people together, inspire creativity and imagination, promote critical thinking, and instill the universal values of truth, justice, and equality; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Recognizing the immense capacity of the popular arts to brin  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. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Original Resolution Recognizing Al Edwards as the Father of Juneteenth" on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 569. A resolution recognizing former Texas State Representative Al Edwards as the father of Juneteenth and showing appreciation for successfully passing Texas House Bill 1016, making Texas the first State to recognize Juneteenth (June 19) as an official State holiday; to the Committee   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act" on July 26, 2023. H.R. 4911. A bill to provide for the establishment of a pilot program to provide grants to community mental health centers for the placement of social workers with law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enfo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on July 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 603. A resolution supporting the ideals of Bump Day, a global day of maternal health awareness, action and advocacy, and reaffirming United States leadership to end preventable maternal deaths in the United States and globally; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Robin Kell  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. 20 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "Protecting America's Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4739. A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 with respect to the tree assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting America's Orcha  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Atrocity Prevention Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4871. A bill to modify and expand the annual report required under the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 and require additional review of United States assistance provided to certain countries identified as being at risk of atrocities by such report, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.   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. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Streamline Pentagon Budgeting Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4740. A bill to streamline the budget process at the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, and Seth Moulton, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  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 "Childhood Offenders Rehabilitation and Safety Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4792. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to account for the age of certain juvenile offenders and to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants to enhance collaboration between State child welfare and juvenile jus  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. 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. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4873. A bill to increase the capacity of the food supply chain in the United States, and create a more resilient, diverse, and secure United States food supply chain, by codifying and expanding the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Max Miller  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Streamlining Effective Access and Retrieval of Content to Help Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4793. A bill to require executive agencies to use the latest available technology to improve website search function, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 585. A resolution condemning the conflict in Sudan and supporting the people of Sudan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., introduced the "Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4831. A bill to provide a special rate of basic pay for Federal wildland firefighters during fiscal years 2024 and 2025, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Fentanyl Kills Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4795. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to attempted murder and the trafficking of fentanyl; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., and Jim Baird, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fentanyl Kills Act". SEC. 2. Attempted murde  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced the "Equality in Laws Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4876. A bill to direct the Law Revision Counsel of the House of Representatives to replace masculine pronouns and nouns in the United States Code with gender-neutral language, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Robert Garcia, D-Calif., and Del. Eleanor Holmes N  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Oligarch Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4919. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a wealth tax, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Summer Lee, D-Pa., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Jared Huffma  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. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Beilenson Trailhead Designation Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4797. A bill to designate the Encinal Trailhead on the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area as the "Anthony 'Tony' Beilenson Trailhead"; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., and Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 587. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 25 through March 31, 2024, as "National Farmworker Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 25 through March 31, 2024, as "National Farmworker Awareness Week". Whereas farmworkers are essent  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Holding Chinese Listed Companies Accountable Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4879. A bill to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to specify that the trading prohibition for certain Chinese issuers that retain public accounting firms that have not been subject to inspection by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board shall apply after 1 year, and for other purposes; to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced the "Securing Global Telecommunications Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4741. A bill to require the development of a strategy to promote the use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing Global  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 593. A resolution authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the Speaker, in concurrence with the Minority Leader, is authorized to direct the Chief Administrative Officer to record proceedings during a joint meeting of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "AUKUS Oversight and Accountability Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4725. A bill to conduct oversight and accountability of the State Department's implementation of AUKUS, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., and Bill Huizenga, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced the "Pay Back Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4742. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Education, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Attorney General from cancelling student loans, or changing any other terms or conditions on such loans, except as expressly authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the date of enactment of this Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce  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. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on July 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 619. A resolution expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Andre Carson, D-Ind., M  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Strategic Lebanon Security Reporting Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4929. A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit a report on security threats in Lebanon, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., and Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., introduced the "Reporting Instances of Non-authorized Grift Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4743. A bill to require creditors to establish a phone line to assist obligors who are 50 years of age and older to resolve billing errors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., David Trone, D-Md., Maria E  more

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 588. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that research and promotion boards support efforts to develop new markets and strengthen existing markets for specific commodities while conducting important research and promotional activities via pooled resources and stakeholder investments; to the Committee on Agriculture.   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. 20 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "End Employer Collusion Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4932. A bill to prohibit agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health for Latinos Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4884. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategy to reduce stigma associated with mental health among the Hispanic and Latino population, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia   more

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

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

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. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Growing Access To Environmental Sustainability Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4800. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish an exception to certain payment limitations in the case of person or legal entity that derives income from agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Duarte, R-Calif., Yadira Car  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Health Career Advancement and Remuneration Exclusion for Training Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4885. A bill to improve training requirements for health profession opportunity grant programs and exclude assistance provided by those programs from income tax, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Healt  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Preserving Family Farms Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4937. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the estate tax valuation of certain real property used in farming or other trades or businesses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on June 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 15. H. Res. 572. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2023 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month" and June 27, 2023, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently det  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. 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. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4837. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to help build a stronger health care workforce; 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 consideration of such provisions as fall wi  more

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

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. 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. 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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Polluter Portfolio Disclosure Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4888. A bill to require certain insurance companies to disclose investments and underwriting that relate to coal mining and oil and gas extraction and fossil fuel extraction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Seth M  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Providing Access to Treatment and Housing Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4941. A bill to amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to establish within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration a Center for Unhoused Individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Yvette Cla  more

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

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. 20 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced the "Don Young Veterans Advancing Conservation Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4949. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to facilitate the training and employment of veterans for certain conservation activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Hospital and ASC Price Transparency Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4839. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require certain facilities under the Medicare program to disclose certain information relating to charges and prices; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined b  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Military Families and Surviving Spouses Benefits Enhancement Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4944. A bill to restore certain non-monetary Federal benefits to remarried surviving spouses of members of the Armed Forces who die while serving on active duty, to provide student loan deferment for dislocated military spouses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., introduced the "Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4891. A bill to advance Federal Government innovation through the implementation and use of multi-cloud computing software technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., and David Trone, D-Md.   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. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 592. A resolution censuring Representative George Santos; to the Committee on Ethics. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., and Ted Lieu, D-Calif. * * * Censuring Representative George Santos. Whereas Representative George Santos repeatedly lied to voters in his district, donors, and the Am  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., introduced the "Bridging the SNAP Gap Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4815. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the medical expense deduction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Da  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., introduced the "Environmentally Sustainable Growth Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4759. A bill to provide for disclosure of additional material information about public companies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Environmentally Sustainable Growth Act of   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. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4760. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase excise taxes on fuel used by private jets, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subs  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "No Russian Agriculture Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4768. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct the United States Executive Directors at the international financial institutions to advocate for investment in projects that decrease reliance on Russia for agricultural commodities; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zach Nunn,  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. 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

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. 24 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Colorado River Salinity Control Fix Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2514. A bill to amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to modify certain requirements applicable to salinity control units, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., John Barrasso, R-W  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Tribal Access to Clean Water Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2385. A bill to provide access to reliable, clean, and drinkable water on Tribal lands, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Alex Padilla, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Expanding Nationwide Access to Test Strips Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2484. A bill to ensure that States do not prohibit an individual from obtaining, possessing, distributing, or using life-saving drug testing technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-Con  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2501. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Catherine Cort  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Reproductive Health Patient Navigator Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2439. A bill to establish a grant program to fund reproductive health patient navigators for individuals seeking abortion services; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2506. A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Route 66 National Historic Trail, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Kyrsten Sine  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. 25 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2528. A bill to require verification of the financial independence of financial services counselors in the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Verification of the financial independence of financial services counselors in the Department of Defense.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2533. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to allow certain military spouses employed by the Department of Defense to telework full time; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Full-time telework for certain military spouses employed by the Department of Defense.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2508. A bill to require a report on Department of Defense security clearance process updates, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Report on Department of Defense security clearance process updates.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2509. A bill to require reporting on sexual assault in surveys; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Armed Forces surveys.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2532. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report on certain out-of-cycle or premature personnel transfers; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Reports on certain out-of-cycle and premature personnel transfers.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2529. A bill to provide support for military families with dependents in the Exceptional Family Member Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Support for military families with dependents in the Exceptional Family Member Program.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2443. An original bill making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; from the Committee on Appropriations; placed on the calendar. * * * TITLE I CORPS OF ENGINEERS--CIVIL TITLE II DEPA  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Military Recreational Land Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2527. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department to enter into cooperative agreements to manage certain recreational resources in California; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mili  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Data Integrity Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2381. A bill to require the search and retention of certain records with respect to conducting criminal background checks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Robert Menendez,   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. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Food Secure Strikers Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2553. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to ensure that striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Language Access to Gun Violence Prevention Strategies Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2565. A bill to remove linguistic barriers to participation in Gun Violence Prevention Strategies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Fair College Admissions for Students Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2524. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cospons  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Con. Res. 13. A 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 the United States to deve  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2383. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to establish a grant program for supporting local communities in detecting, preparing for, communicating about, or mitigating the environmental and public health impacts of wildlife smoke and extreme heat, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bil  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2387. A bill to authorize the President to declare a smoke emergency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2544. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals with disabilities; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Mazi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2479. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish an alternative manure management program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Economic Empowerment Through Predevelopment Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2572. A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make predevelopment grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health for Latinos Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2476. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategy to reduce stigma associated with mental health among the Hispanic and Latino population, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Se  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2351. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of certain taxes and revenues; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "State and Local General Sales   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. S. Res. 297. A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Gloria Molina, the first Latina elected to the California State Legislature, Los Angeles City Council, and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. * * * Honoring the life, achievements,  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. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Improving Access to Nutrition Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2435. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the particular work requirement that disqualifies able-bodied adults for eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens.   more