WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Taiwan Peace through Strength Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5072. A bill to promote peace through strength in Taiwan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 con  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced the "Unhoused Persons Bill of Rights" on July 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 634. A resolution expressing that the United States is obligated to permanently end the unhoused crisis by 2027 and uphold, protect, and enforce the civil and human rights of unhoused individuals, including the human rights to housing, universal health care, livable wages, education, employment opportunities, access to publi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Promoting Domestic Energy Production Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5073. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow intangible drilling and development costs to be taken into account when computing adjusted financial statement income; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Wesley Hunt, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Recoupment Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5107. A bill to extend the statute of limitations for fraud by individuals under the COVID-19 unemployment programs; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., John H. Rutherford, R-Fl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 627. A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., D  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 635. A resolution recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Andre Carson, D-Ind. * * * Recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world. Whereas this resolution may be cited as the "Origina  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., introduced the "Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5111. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to prioritize programs that provide evidence of performance; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., John James, R-Mich., Aaron B  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H.J. Res. 83. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review relating to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Rebuild America's Schools Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5049. A bill to provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 within  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "Equal and Uniform Treatment in the Military Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5054. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Jennifer L. McCl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced the "Finish It Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5130. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to use, transfer, or donate all excess construction materials intended for the wall on the southwest border of the United States that are being stored by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Robe  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5131. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nev., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Dina Titus, D-Nev., And  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Public Housing Fire Safety Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5064. A bill to establish a grant program to provide amounts to public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in public housing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Madele  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced legislation on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2686. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the economic impact and health outcomes associated with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Assessment of COVID-19 mitigation policies.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Fairness for Crime Victims Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2661. A bill to curtail the use of changes in mandatory programs affecting the Crime Victims Fund to inflate spending; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fairness for Crime Victims Act of 2023".  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2648. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to treat certain individuals who served in Vietnam as a member of the armed forces of the Republic of Korea as a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States for purposes of the provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Com  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Financing Our Energy Future Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2641. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Mike Braun,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Creating Resources for Every American to Experiment With Artificial Intelligence Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2714. A bill to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced a joint resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S.J. Res. 42. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Food and Nutrition Service relating to "Application of Bostock v. Clayton County to Program Discrimination Complaint Processing-Policy Update"; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Fores  more