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. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Military Family's Ability to Move In Line with Your Dependents Act" on Aug. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5100. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for timely determination and action on applications by a member of one of certain Armed Forces for consideration of a reassignment to a duty station within a certain distance to the residence of a dependent child; to the Committee on A  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. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act" on July 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 28. H.R. 5081. A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to prohibit retailers from designating the United States as the country of origin of foreign beef, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Lauren Boebert, R-C  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. 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. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. H.R. 5031. A bill to reauthorize the Joint Chiefs Landscape Restoration Partnership program, and for other purposes; 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 jur  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. 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. 28 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Connecting Our Neighbors to Networks and Ensuring Competitive Telecommunications Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2663. A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to reform broadband permitting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Farmers' Market and Food Bank Local Revitalization Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 26. S. 2659. A bill to provide increased financial assistance for farmers' markets and farmers' market nutrition programs, to increase local agricultural production through food bank in-house production and local farmer contracting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.  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. 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. 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. 27 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-Prohibition Adult-Use Regulated Environment Act" on July 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 25. S. 2650. A bill to establish a Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis to study a prompt and plausible pathway to the Federal regulation of cannabis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   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. 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