WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 622. A resolution honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdi  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. 31 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "ABLE MATCH (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship) Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5102. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide matching payments for ABLE account contributions by certain individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "ABLE MATCH (Making Able a Tool to Combat Ha  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5104. A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., and John Moolenaar, R-Mich.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Foreign Agricultural Restrictions to Maintain Local Agriculture and National Defense Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5078. A bill to amend the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978 to strengthen oversight over foreign investment in the United States agricultural industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Finan  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. 31 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Dump Investments in Troublesome Communist Holdings Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5109. A bill to impose restrictions on the investment in Chinese companies by tax-exempt entities; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi  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. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 628. A resolution eliminating the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisd  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5037. A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, to repeal certain limits on leave for married individuals employed by the same employer; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to b  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. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Cryptocurrency Accountability Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5050. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require Members of Congress to disclose financial interests in cryptocurrency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cryptocurrency Accountability Act". SEC. 2. Members of Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "Shifting Forward Vehicle Technologies Research and Development Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5090. A bill to support research, development, demonstration, and other activities to develop innovative vehicle technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  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. 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. 27 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 633. A resolution expressing the approval of Congress for the 70th anniversary celebration of the Small Business Administration and in recognition of America's entrepreneurs and job creators for their important contributions to the United States economy; to the Committee on Small Business. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Gold  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Energy Accountability Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5092. A bill to amend title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to specify that the Secretary of Energy may not make a loan guarantee under such title for a project if the applicable borrower has previously defaulted on an obligation guaranteed under such title, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in   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. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 319. A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Thomas R. Carper,  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. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Freedom to Vote Act" on July 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 22. S. 1. A bill to expand Americans' access to the ballot box and reduce the influence of big money in politics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Jon Tester, D-Mont  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Reuse Excess Property Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2685. A bill to make data and internal guidance on excess personal property publicly available, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reuse Excess Property Act". SEC. 2  more