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. 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. 31 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5097. A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish research centers of excellence for alternative protein innovation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in additio  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. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5099. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to establish a dairy nutrition incentive program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 20  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5077. A bill to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., and Jay Obernolte, R-Calif. * * *  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. 29 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5080. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain Nurse Corps payments from gross income; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., and Jen Kiggans, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Nurse Corps T  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. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced legislation on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5006. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to take certain actions for the declassification and publication of materials relating to the Afghanistan withdrawal, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., and Cory Mills, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Declassi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Civilian Harm Review and Reassessment Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5112. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish procedures for the review and reinvestigation of certain allegations of civilian harm that resulted from United States military operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Jason  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Rural Economic-development Assistance and Consultation to Help Our Tribes Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5113. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish a budgetary Tribal Government consultation process at the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 636. A resolution condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Roger Williams, R-Texas, Ami Bera, D-Calif., and Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. * * * Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Increasing Nuclear Safety Protocols for Extended Canister Transfers Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5115. A bill to assign a resident inspector to certain commercial nuclear power plants to conduct inspections of decommissioning activities and spent nuclear fuel transfer activities; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Behavioral Health Information Technology Coordination Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5116. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.   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. 29 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced the "Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5085. A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to fully protect the safety of children and the environment, to remove dangerous pesticides from use, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Stephen F. Lync  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. 29 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced the "COLAs Don't Count Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5086. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude from income, for the purpose of determining eligibility and benefits, increased income received from cost of living adjustments made under titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act, section 3(a)(1) of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 (45 U.S.C. 231b(a)(1)), or section   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5030. A bill to extend the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 621. A resolution expressing support for the designation of August 3, 2023, as "Tony Bennett Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * Expressing support for the designation of August 3, 2023, as "Tony Bennett Day". Whereas Tony Bennett, born Anthony Dominick Benedetto on August 3, 1926, was an iconic American singer, per  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Credit Monitoring Integrity Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5123. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to modify the applicability of credit monitoring for active duty military consumers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Credit Monitoring Integrity Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Amendment to ap  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Disaster Mitigation through Military Service Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5122. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include the hardening of infrastructure in support of disaster mitigation in the definition of humanitarian and civic assistance; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Del. James Moyl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "End Servicemember Forced Arbitration Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5125. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to limit the use of arbitration to resolve controversies under the Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "End Servicemember Forced Arbitration Act". SEC. 2. Limitations o  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. 27 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Family Savings for Kids and Seniors Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5036. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance including the limitation on dependent care flexible spending arrangements; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Tom  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Healthy Servicemembers Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5121. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to screen and register individuals with health conditions resulting from unsafe housing units; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Healthy Servicemembers Act". SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Prohibit Pentagon Profiteering Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5120. A bill to strengthen the prohibition on the ownership or trading of stocks in certain companies by certain officials of the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prohibit Pentagon Profiteering Act". SEC. 2. Modification of prohibition o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Restrict Conflicted Lobbying Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5124. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the length of the post-employment ban on lobbying by certain former senior executive branch personnel from one year to 2 years; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Restrict Conflicted Lobbying Act". SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced the "Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5089. A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., introduced the "Timber Innovation for Building Rural Communities Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5044. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out certain activities relating to research for wood products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Duarte, R-Calif., Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., and Chellie Pingree, D-Maine. * *   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Con. Res. 61. Concurrent resolution supporting Israeli democracy; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Cal  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. 28 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5051. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve the Rural Energy for America Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Wage Equity Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5053. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to enhance provisions related to wage discrimination, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-  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. 28 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5055. A bill to rename the Office of Technology Assessment as the Congressional Office of Technology, to revise the functions and duties of the Office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Foster, D-Ill., Sean Casten, D-Ill., and   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. 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. 28 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced the "Agricultural Emergency Relief Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5057. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to provide payments to producers experiencing certain crop losses as a result of a disaster; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Agric  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 26. H. Res. 630. A resolution recognizing August 1, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Recognizing August 1, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced legislation on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5062. A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to specialty crop producers to acquire certain equipment and provide training with respect to the use of such equipment; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Re  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion and Development Program Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. H.R. 5061. A bill to amend the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program under which the Secretary will award grants to eligible organizations to encourage the development, maintenance, and expansion of commercial domestic market  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. 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. 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Health Equity and Access Under the Law for Immigrant Families Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2646. A bill to expand access to health care services for immigrants by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced a concurrent resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Con. Res. 19. A concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Benjamin Car  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. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "American Law Enforcement Sustaining Aid and Vital Emergency Resources Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2644. A bill to establish standards for trauma kits purchased using funds provided under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Christopher Coons, D-Del  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Agricultural Emergency Relief Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2698. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a program to provide payments to producers experiencing certain crop losses as a result of a disaster; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Clean Drinking Water for Rural Communities Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2697. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify the definitions of the terms ``rural'' and ``rural area'' for purposes of grants and loans to remedy a lack of compliance with certain drinking water standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "EQIP Water Conservation Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2696. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to modify the water conservation or irrigation efficiency practice waiver authority; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Mark K  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced a joint resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S.J. Res. 39. A joint resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the article of amendment commonly known as the "Equal Rights Amendment" has been validly ratified and is enforceable as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and the Archivist of the United States must certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 323. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2023; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2023. Whereas families in the United States af  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 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. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Preventing Health Emergencies and Temperature-Related Illness and Deaths Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2645. A bill to reduce the health risks of heat by establishing the National Integrated Heat Health Information System within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee to improve extreme heat   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2704. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to establish an exception to certain payment limitations in the case of person or legal entity that derives income from agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Housing for All Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2701. A bill to address the homelessness and housing crises, to move toward the goal of providing for a home for all Americans. and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Kirsten Gillibrand  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 320. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. * * * Calling for the immediate re  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Supporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2703. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish the Office of the Farm and Food System Workforce; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Voice for Farm Workers Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 27. S. 2702. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to reauthorize the position of Farmworker Coordinator; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Elizabeth   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act " on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2654. A bill to increase efficiency and conservation in public water systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Water Efficiency, Conservation, and Sustainability Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on July 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 27. S. Res. 324. A resolution designating the week of August 6 through August 12, 2023, as "National Farmers Market Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa * * * Designating the week of August 6 through August 12, 2023, as "National Farmers Market Week". Whereas farmers markets accounted for $1,700,000  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