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. 29 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Space Force Legacy Guardian Recognition Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5071. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Air Force to designate certain separated members of the Air Force as honorary separated members of the Space Force; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Brian Babin, R-Texas,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "Fostering Resource Efficiency in Education by Zero Employment Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5095. A bill to freeze hiring activity for the Department of Education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi  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. 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. 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. 29 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Patient Accessibility and Access To Community Healthcare Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5093. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve sole community hospital determinations made by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and John H. Rutherford,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2636. A bill to amend the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act to improve that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 321. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate relating to nuclear power and the commitment of the Senate to embracing and promoting nuclear power as a clean baseload energy source necessary to achieve a reliable, secure, and diversified electric grid; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the legislation on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2706. A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements relating to drought prevention, preparedness, response, and mitigation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2707. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., John Thune, R-S  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. 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