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. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Earned Benefits Equality and Family Reunification Act" on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5299. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program for international coverage under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  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. 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. 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. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Sept. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 15. H. Res. 669. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Lewis Howard Latimer, in recognition of his distinctive life, scientific achievements, and his civic contributions to technological advancement, to commemorate the 175th year anniversary  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Peter J. McGuire Labor Day Landmark Act" on Sept. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5334. A bill to designate the Peter J. McGuire Memorial and Peter J. McGuire Gravesite located in Pennsauken, New Jersey, as a National Historic Landmark, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Jan Scha  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. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Remembering Our Local Heroes Act" on Aug. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 15. H.R. 5318. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish a grant program to provide funding for memorials honoring veterans, law enforcement officers, and firefighters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  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. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "End Gun Violence Act" on Sept. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2732. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or other disposition of any firearm or ammunition to any person who has been convicted of a violent misdemeanor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be referred to as the "End Gun Violence Act of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Finger Lakes National Heritage Area Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2743. A bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to designate as a component of the National Heritage Area System the Finger Lakes National Heritage Area in the State of New York, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fort Ontario National Monument Establishment Act" on Sept. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 19. S. 2742. A bill to establish the Fort Ontario National Monument in the State of New York as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Sept. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 19. S. Res. 329. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Horn; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. * * * To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Horn. Whereas, in the case of United States v. Horn, Cr. No. 21-301, pending in the United Sta  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