WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., introduced the "Child Care Stabilization Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5433. A bill to increase child care options for working families and support child care providers; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Mikie Sher  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5402. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 to prevent wage theft and assist in the recovery of stolen wages, to authorize the Secretary of Labor to administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Teacher Diversity and Retention Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5478. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish the Honorable Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., and Alma S. Adams, D-N.C. * * * SECTION   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5480. A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for conside  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Green Ribbon Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5484. A bill to strengthen and expand the Green Ribbon Schools Program at the Department of Education by boosting the capacity of participating States to expand the number of engaged schools, applicants, and nominees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "School Modernization & Efficient Access to Lunches for Students Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5407. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve direct certification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Tipped Worker Protection Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5369. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to repeal the separate minimum wage for tipped employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., introduced the "Combatting Foreign Surveillance Spyware Sanctions Act" on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5522. A bill to impose sanctions against certain persons engaged in the proliferation or use of foreign commercial spyware, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., introduced the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5440. A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit assistance to foreign governments that engage in the use of foreign commercial spyware to target United States persons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Stewart, R-Utah  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5441. A bill to reauthorize Long Island Sound programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5428. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end the tax subsidy for employer efforts to influence their workers' exercise of their rights around labor organizations and engaging in collective action; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Ba  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5456. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end the tax subsidy for employer efforts to influence their workers' exercise of their rights around labor organizations and engaging in collective action; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Ba  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Opening Doors for Youth Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5511. A bill to provide subsidized summer and year- round employment for youth who face systemic barriers to employment and viable career options and to assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Jaime's Law" on Sept. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. S. 2753. A bill to prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as "Jaime's Law". SEC. 2. Purpose. SEC. 3. Transfers of firearms or ammunition. SEC. 4. Rules of construction  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 23. S. Res. 337. A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2023, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. S. 2771. A bill to allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal Exchanges; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Increasing Acces  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. S. 2769. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 to prevent wage theft and assist in the recovery of stolen wages, to authorize the Secretary of Labor to administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education  more