WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "End Shutdowns Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5353. A bill to provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, and to prohibit consideration of other matters in the House of Representatives if appropriations are not enacted; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Tax Simplification for Americans Abroad Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5432. A bill to create a short form tax return to simplify the return process for certain taxpayers living abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

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. 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. 25 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Life.Gov Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5406. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a clearinghouse of zip-code based information to expecting mothers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Andy Harris, R-Md., Paul Go  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. 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. 25 -- Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., introduced the legislation on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5380. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase data transparency for supplemental benefits under Medicare Advantage; 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 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fal  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Safeguarding Endangered Children, Unaccompanied and at Risk of Exploitation Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5415. A bill to require the Federal Government to report on efforts to locate, establish contact with, conduct wellness checks on, and investigate any suspicion of human trafficking related to approximately 85,000 unaccompanied alien children who crossed the U.S. southern border,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Honoring National Recovery Month Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5452. A bill to amend title V of the Public Health Service Act; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., and Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; findings. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Honoring National Re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Fla., introduced the "Collision Avoidance Systems Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5455. A bill to clarify certain regulations to allow for the installation of pulsating light systems for high- mounted stop lamps, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5427. A bill to prohibit individuals convicted of defrauding the Government from receiving any assistance from the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., and Aaron Bean, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Assistance prohibited after fraud conviction.  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