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. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Helping Low-Income Seniors Afford Care Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5360. A bill to amend the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 to extend funding outreach and assistance for low-income programs; 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5403. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced legislation on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5365. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease for a Vet Center in Mankato, Minnesota; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Authority of Secretary of Veterans Affairs to enter into a lease for a Vet Center in Mankato, Minnesota. Subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose, the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "Protecting Infrastructure Investments for Rural America Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5437. A bill to ensure the rural surface transportation grant program is accessible to rural areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Jared Golden, D-Maine, and Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Energy Poverty Prevention and Accountability Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5482. A bill to prevent energy poverty and ensure that at-risk communities have access to affordable energy; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each  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. 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. 25 -- Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Advancing Tech Startups Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5398. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on tech startups, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Advancing Tech Startups Act". SEC. 2. Technology startup com  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. 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 -- 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. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "School Modernization and Efficient Access to Lunches for Students Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. S. 2772. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve direct certification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  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. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. S. 2770. A bill to prohibit the distribution of materially deceptive AI-generated audio or visual media relating to candidates for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Christopher Coons, D-Del., and Susan M. Collins, R-M  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