WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Gun Suicide Prevention Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5467. A bill to prohibit the sale of a firearm unless the firearm or packaging carries a label that provides the number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Rash  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Small Farm Conservation Ac" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5354. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a small farm EQIP subprogram under the environmental quality incentives program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., and Bri  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5400. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure pharmacy access and choice for Medicare beneficiaries; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerati  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. 25 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5358. A bill to prohibit the use of biometric recognition technology in certain federally assisted dwelling units, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  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. 26 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5434. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to provide for 12-month continuous enrollment of individuals under the Medicaid program and Children's Health Insurance Program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Expand Emergency Housing Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5436. A bill to waive certain requirements for Community Development Block Grant amounts used for public services activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to homelessness and emergency rental assistance needs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alexandria   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. 25 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 22. H. Res. 671. A resolution acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Veteran Families Health Services Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5492. A bill to improve the reproductive assistance provided by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to certain members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their spouses or partners, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., introduced the "Electronic Currency and Secure Hardware Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5410. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to develop and pilot digital dollar technologies that replicate the privacy-respecting features of physical cash; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Jesus Garcia, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced legislation on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5411. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule titled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Clothes Washers"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Stephanie I. Bi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 22. H. Res. 673. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2023, as "Patriot Week"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2023, as "Patriot Week". Whereas the events that led to the si  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fashioning Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5502. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to prohibit employers from paying employees in the garment industry by piece rate, to require manufacturers and contractors in the garment industry to register with the Department of Labor, and for other purposes; to the Committee  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. 26 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., introduced legislation on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5450. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to modify the application of price evaluation preference for qualified HUBZone small business concerns to certain contracts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Application of price evaluation prefer  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich, introduced the "Main Street Competes Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5424. A bill to amend the Small Business Economic Policy Act of 1980 to examine how the competitiveness of small businesses is affected by the enforcement of Federal antitrust laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y.,   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. 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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 23. S. Res. 338. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as "Patriot Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. John Kennedy, R-La. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as "Patriot Week". Whereas the events  more