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. 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. 22 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced the "Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service Act" on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5346. A bill to establish Schedule F in the excepted service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service Act". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Schedule F of the excepted service.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H.J. Res. 86. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years during which an individual may serve as a Member of Congress; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years during which an individu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. John James, R-Mich., introduced a joint resolution on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H.J. Res. 87. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish an upper limit on the age of eligibility for service as President, Vice President, or Member of Congress; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish an upper lim  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. 19 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "Investing in All of America Act" on Sept. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5333. A bill to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to exclude from the limit on leverage certain amounts invested in smaller enterprises located in rural or low-income areas and small businesses in critical technology areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. H  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Safeguarding Kids & Families From Critical Food Disruptions Act" on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5316. A bill to amend section 412 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to enhance the safeguards applicable with respect to infant formula; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   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 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "Nationwide Right to Unionize Act" on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5351. A bill to repeal the authority under the National Labor Relations Act for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa.  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. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2741. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Pet and Women Safety Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2734. A bill to amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to reauthorize the emergency and transitional pet shelter and housing assistance grant program; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2745. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate conflicts of interest in conduct of quality management and administrative investigations by the Veterans Health Administration and to limit the detail of directors of medical centers of Department of Veterans Affairs to different positions, and for other  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Nationwide Right To Unionize Act" on Sept. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 17. S. 2724. A bill to repeal the authority under the National Labor Relations Act for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Pad  more