WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced the "Combatting Human-Trafficking of Innocent Lives Daily Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5501. A bill to amend section 1591 of title 18, United States Code, to raise the mandatory minimum of years of imprisonment for engaging in the trafficking of any persons under the age of 18; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., Amata Radewagen, R-A.S.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., introduced the "Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5430. A bill to amend section 3661 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the consideration of acquitted conduct at sentencing; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prohibiting Punishment   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. 25 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5357. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Educators Expe  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. 26 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Nuclear Forensics Authority Realignment Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5438. A bill to realign the nuclear forensics and attribution activities of the Federal Government from the Department of Homeland Security to the National Nuclear Security Administration; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Armed Services, and Foreign Aff  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., introduced the "Freedom to Breathe Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5368. A bill to prohibit through December 31, 2024, the imposition of a mask mandate on passengers of air carriers or public transit and in educational settings within the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and E  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Coverage Parity for Medicare Patients Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5395. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program relating to medical necessity determinations 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 th  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. 28 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act" on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5526. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the application of the in-office ancillary services exception to the physician self-referral prohibition for drugs furnished under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5429. A bill to require sponsors of drug applications and holders of approved applications to provide certain submissions and communications to the Food and Drug Administration and the United States Patent and Trademark Office; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Jud  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced the "NCAA Accountability Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5491. A bill to establish due process requirements for the investigation of intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Harder, D-Calif., and Burgess Owens, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "NCAA Accoun  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, introduced the "Medicare PBM Accountability Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5385. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish pharmacy benefit manager reporting requirements with respect to prescription drug plans and MA- PD plans under Medicare part D; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5499. A bill to amend the Antiquities Act to increase congressional oversight with respect to the designation of national monuments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa.  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. 26 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Countering CCP Fentanyl Trafficking Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5448. A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Chinese officials determined to be involved in the Mexican fentanyl trade, 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  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Educating Responsible Future Hunters Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5505. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to remove a prohibition on the use of funds relating to the provision of a dangerous weapon or training in the use of a dangerous weapon; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "No Alipay Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5447. A bill to prohibit any transactions using Alipay in the United States; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., and Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Alipay Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Prohibition on use of Alipay. SEC. 3. Defini  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. 25 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. S. 2774. A bill to require the denial of admission to the United States for individuals subject to sanctions pursuant to Executive Order 13876, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tom Cot  more