WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act" on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5340. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure that pension plans provide notice to participants and beneficiaries on risks associated with certain investments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  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. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 667. A resolution expressing support for the designation of August as National Black Business Month and to honor the contributions of Black-owned businesses across the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., B  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act" on Sept. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5324. A bill to make available necessary disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considera  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., introduced the "Retirement Proxy Protection Act" on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5337. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the application of prudence and exclusive purpose duties to the exercise of shareholder rights; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Retirement Proxy Protection Act". S  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. 22 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Crucial Communism Teaching Act" on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5349. A bill to develop and disseminate a civic education curriculum and oral history resources regarding certain political ideologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., V  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. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced legislation on Sept. 5, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Sept. 17. S. 2717. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Brigadier General Joh  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Providing Empathetic and Effective Recovery Support Act" on Sept. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2733. A bill to address the behavioral health workforce shortages through support for peer support specialists, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "FDA Review of Efficacy of EERW Double-Blinds of Opioids Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2737. A bill to require the Food and Drug Administration to determine whether to permit the use of enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal methodology with respect to clinical trials; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * *   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced legislation on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2748. A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Termination of application of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 to the products of  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