WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a concurrent resolution on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Con. Res. 63. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2023, be observed as the 133d anniversary of the 1890 Institutions; to the Committee on Agriculture. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Shontel Brown, D  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Fair Credit for Farmers Act" on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5296. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reform farm loans, to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to reform the National Appeals Division process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fair   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Family Farmer and Rancher Tax Fairness Act" on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5341. A bill to exclude from gross income certain assistance provided to farmers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Don Davis, D-N.C., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act" on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5342. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to replace the windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with noncovered employment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Kay  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Time Off to Vote Act" on Sept. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5322. A bill to provide employees with a minimum of two consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Bennie G.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., introduced the "Stop Pot Act" on Sept. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5323. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a national requirement against the use of marijuana for recreational purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop Pot Act of 2023". SE  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Rural Telehealth and Education Enhancement Act" on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5308. A bill to reauthorize the Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program of the Department of Agriculture; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., John Duarte, R-Calif., Jared Golden, D-Maine, Don Davis, D-N.C., Andrea Salinas  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced the "Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act" on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5312. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to support women, infants, and children impacted by substance use disorder, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., and David Trone, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H.J. Res. 88. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program"; to the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5317. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow distributions from a health flexible spending arrangement or health reimbursement arrangement directly to a health savings account in connection with establishing coverage under a high deductible health plan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy E  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act" on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 13. H.R. 5295. A bill to modify certain notice requirements, to study certain election requirements, to clarify certain election requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently dete  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Sustaining Our Democracy Act" on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 13. H.R. 5292. A bill to establish a democracy advancement and innovation program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Eric Swalwell, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act" on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 13. H.R. 5294. A bill to remove barriers to the ability of unhoused individuals to register to vote and vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently det  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Youth Voting Rights Act" on Aug. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 13. H.R. 5293. A bill to expand youth access to voting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. T  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Allowing for Recreational Resources for Outdoor Wellness Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2736. A bill to clarify that section 8526(7) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 does not apply with respect to the use of funds for sports clubs, teams, training, or related activities provided for students; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced a resolution on Sept. 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Sept. 17. S. Res. 328. A resolution designating April 5, 2023, as "Gold Star Wives Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C. * * * Designating April 5, 2023, as "Gold Star Wives Day". Whereas the Senate honors the sacrifices made by the surviving spouses and families of the fallen members of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act" on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 17. S. 2718. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve matters relating to medical examinations for veterans disability compensation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Med  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "Freedom to Breathe Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2738. A bill to prohibit through December 31, 2024, the imposition of a mask mandate on passengers of air carriers or public transit and in educational settings within the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Eric Schmitt, R-M  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on Sept. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 19. S. Res. 331. A resolution designating August 2023 as "National Catfish Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, John Kennedy, R-La., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Braun, R-Ind., John B  more