WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Assault Weapons Excise Act" on Aug. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 3. H.R. 5135. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an additional 1,000 percent excise tax on the sale of large capacity ammunition feeding devices and semiautomatic assault weapons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Nanette D. Barragan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act" on Aug. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5183. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Firefighter Investments to Recognize Exposure to Cancer Act" on Aug. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5212. A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to make available under the assistance to firefighters grant program the establishment of cancer prevention programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Promoting Lifelong Activity for Youth Act" on Aug. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 7. H.R. 5238. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for youth sports, to establish a grant program for recreational youth sports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be sub  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., introduced the "Healthcare for Our Troops Act" on June 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 8. H.R. 4221. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate certain health care charges for members of the Selected Reserve eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., introduced the "Military Family Protection From Debt Act" on Aug. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5190. A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to expand certain protections to dependents of members of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Military Family Protection from Debt Act". SEC. 2. Maximum rate of interest on debts in  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization Act" on Aug. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5202. A bill to reauthorize the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Carter, R-Texas, Colin Allred, D-Texas, Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Nikema Willi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Homeless Children and Youth Act" on Aug. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Aug. 30. H.R. 5221. A bill to amend the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to meet the needs of homeless children, youth, and families, and honor the assessments and priorities of local communities; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently det  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Aug. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Aug. 30. H. Res. 653. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of August 13th through August 19, 2023, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Kati  more