WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 624. A resolution recognizing the self- determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., David Rouzer, R-N.C., Dina Titus, D-Nev., C.A. "Dutc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5096. A bill to amend the Animal Health Protection Act to provide compensation for poultry growers and layers in control areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Jim Costa, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced legislation on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5079. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish criteria for the review of requests by certain meat or poultry establishments to operate at alternate inspection rates, to review and respond to such requests, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Requests for alternate inspection rates of meat and poult  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced legislation on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5106. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish criteria for the review of requests by certain meat or poultry establishments to operate at alternate inspection rates, to review and respond to such requests, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Duarte, R-Calif., Mark Alford, R-Mo.,   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. 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. 27 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., introduced the "Securing American Critical Minerals Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5021. A bill to prohibit the sale or transfer of certain critical minerals to foreign entities of concern; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing American Critical Minerals Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Prohibition of sale of critical minerals to foreign   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Appalachian Communities Health Equity Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5022. A bill to place a moratorium on the issuance and renewal of certain Federal authorizations for mountaintop removal coal mining until a health study is conducted, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrast  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced the "Peas, Legumes, And Nuts Today Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5023. A bill to expand opportunity for agricultural producers, increase consumer choice in food markets, and enhance American international competitiveness by establishing new programs for food innovation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "National Office of New Americans Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5025. A bill to establish the National Office of New Americans within the Executive Office of the President, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of su  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Youth, Peace, and Security Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5024. A bill to require the USAID Youth Coordinator, in their role as defined by the USAID Youth Policy, to coordinate cross-sectoral international development efforts related to youth, inclusive of youth, peace, and security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpa  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. 27 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 623. A resolution censuring Paul Gosar, Representative of the 9th Congressional District of Arizona; to the Committee on Ethics. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., and Brad Sherman, D-Calif. * * * Censur  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. 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. 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. 28 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5065. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs; 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  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. 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Ghost Guns and Untraceable Firearms Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2652. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to ensure that all firearms are traceable, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Thomas R.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Break the Cycle of Violence Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2638. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to build safer, thriving communities, and save lives, by investing in effective community-based violence reduction initiatives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Peter Welch, D-Vt.,  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. 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced legislation on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2712. A bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1. SEC. 2. Establishment of Next Generation 9-1-1 Cybersecurity Center. SEC. 3  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. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Protecting Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2711. A bill to provide immigration status for certain battered spouses and children; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Immigrant Victims of   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Safe at Home Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2676. A bill to require executive agencies and Federal courts to comply with address confidentiality programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe at Home Act". SEC. 2. Executive agency and F  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 326. A resolution recognizing August 23, 2023, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Robert Casey Jr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Improving Development and Distribution of Diagnostic Tests Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2672. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a strategic framework to improve the development and distribution of diagnostic tests in response to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear threats; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bil  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "State Executive Authority for Seasonal Occupations Needing Additional Labor Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2705. A bill to grant States the authority to request additional nonimmigrant visas for foreign workers in their respective States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., and John W. Hic  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2708. A bill to prohibit the use of exploitative and deceptive practices by large online operators and to promote transparency and consumer choice in the use of behavioral research by such providers; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution" on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S.J. Res. 40. A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohi  more