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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Voluntary Groundwater Conservation Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4902. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish a groundwater conservation easement program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Voluntary Groundwater Conservation A  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4777. A bill to require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking Environmental Regulation Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4778. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study with respect to stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infras  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Closing Loopholes for Oil and other Sources of Emissions Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 16. H.R. 4782. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas sources, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Nanet  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on July 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 22. H. Res. 616. A resolution expressing support for the people of Afghanistan, condemning the Taliban's assault on human rights and the specific targeting of women, girls, and members of religious and ethnic minorities, and expressing support for any Afghans who assisted in the United States mission in Afghanistan; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and i  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. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., introduced the "Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4829. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment program, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare Rural Health Clinic Services and Federally Qualified Health Center Servic  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. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "Investing in Rural America Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4736. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to provide support for facilities providing healthcare, education, child care, public safety, and other vital services in rural areas; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., and Yadira   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Shareholder Political Transparency Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4863. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require reporting of certain expenditures for political activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Jan Schakows  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. 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. Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced the "Securing Our Borders and Wilderness Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4872. A bill to amend the Wilderness Act to authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct certain activities to secure the international land borders of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subse  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. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced legislation on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4726. A bill to terminate the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for aliens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerne  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced the "Indian Programs Advance Appropriations Act" on July 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 18. H.R. 4832. A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination Act and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to provide advance appropriations authority for certain accounts of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Indian Education of the Department of the Interior and the Indian Health Service of the Department of Healt  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 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. 20 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced legislation on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4934. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a standardized training curriculum for military vehicle operations; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Military vehicle operator training program.  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. 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. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4938. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1934 to require country-by-country reporting; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act". SEC. 2. Country-by-country reporting.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "No Taxpayer Funding For Climate Zealots Advancing Radical Schemes Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 15. H.R. 4751. A bill to prohibit Federal funding for the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Nathan  more

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 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. 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. 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. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 19. H.R. 4951. A bill to make technical corrections relating to the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., Nick LaLota, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Accelerating the Development of Advanced Psychology Trainees Act" on July 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2511. A bill to expand psychological mental and behavioral health services to Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries by permitting reimbursement of psychological services provided by certain supervised psychology trainees, and facilitating the reimbursement of those services; to the Committee o  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. 23 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "HUBS for Veterans Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 2431. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to carry out a grant program to assist certain members or former members of the Armed Forces in transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2558. A bill to reauthorize the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2023".   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. 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. 21 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Pediatricians Accelerate Childhood Therapies Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2345. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Director of the National Institutes of Health to make awards to outstanding scientists, including physician-scientists, to support researchers focusing on pediatric research, including basic, clinical, translational, or pediatric pharmacological res  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2372. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to streamline enrollment under the Medicaid program of certain providers across State lines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Gene Synthesis Safety and Security Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2356. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to update guidance with respect to gene synthesis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ge  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Youth Apprenticeship Advancement Act" on July 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2363. A bill to promote and expand high-quality youth apprenticeship programs and provide support and incentives to help employees establish such programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  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. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, introduced the "Competency-Based Education Act" on July 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 20. S. 2366. A bill to codify certain rules regarding competency-based education programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Competency-Based Education Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Competency-base  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Close the Revolving Door Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 23. S. 2561. A bill to provide greater controls and restrictions on revolving door lobbying; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Close the Revolving Door Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Lifetime ban on Mem  more