WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 625. A resolution recognizing the critical role of congressional staff and support staff working on Capitol Hill and in State or district offices; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., and Bryan Steil, R-Wis. * * * Recognizing the critical role of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Fishery Improvement to Streamline untimely regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5103. A bill to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to approve or deny spend plans within a certain amount of time, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Gus Bilirak  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., introduced legislation on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 4993. A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to include the replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as an eligible purpose for Capital Construction Funds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Troy Carter, D-La. * * * SECTION 1. Definitions of cargo ha  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Ensuring Accountability for Equity at USDA Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5033. A bill to provide standing authority and accountability for the Secretary of Agriculture and senior leadership of the Department of Agriculture to improve the equitable availability and distribution of services and program benefits to the people of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee  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. 31 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced the "United Against Transnational Criminal Organizations Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5132. A bill to bolster Department of Homeland Security efforts to combat cross-border threats posed by transnational criminal organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2694. A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to revise the Federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Foundation  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Protecting America's Property Rights Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2687. A bill to provide additional requirements for the purchase and sale of conventional mortgages by the enterprises, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting America's Property Rights Act". SEC. 2. Fannie Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Transparency in Banking Act " on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2655. A bill to require certain entities to submit to Congress information on the Basel Committee on Bank Supervision, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Transparency in Banking Act". SEC. 2. Basel Committee on Bank Supervision  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "AI Labeling Act on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2691. A bill to require disclosures for AI-generated content, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Kennedy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "AI Labeling Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Disclosures for AI-generated content.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2677. A bill to improve certain programs of the Small Business Administration to better assist small business customers in accessing broadband technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-  more