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. 25 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Humane Cosmetics Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5399. A bill to substantially restrict the use of animal testing for cosmetics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., and Paul Tonko, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Huma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Space SSA Transition Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5431. A bill to promote space safety and provide for policy, planning, and agency roles and responsibilities for the transition to a civil space situational awareness capability of certain space situational awareness activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committe  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. 28 -- Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., introduced the "End U.N. Censorship Act" on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5531. A bill to prohibit the use of United States contributions to the United Nations to support the iVerify tool developed by the United Nations Development Programme, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "End U.N. Censorship Act". SEC. 2. Prohibition.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act" on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5532. A bill to provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to North Korea's support for Russia's illegal war in Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Financial Services, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "National Risk Management Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5439. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a national risk management process, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced legislation on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5393. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure fair assessment of pharmacy performance and quality under Medicare part D, and for other purposes; 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 consideration  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. 27 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the "Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 26. H.R. 5490. A bill to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to expand the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act" or the "BEACH Act". S  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. 28 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act" on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 27. H.R. 5527. A bill to amend section 1078 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to increase the effectiveness of the Technology Modernization Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Diesel Emissions Reduction Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5444. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize the diesel emissions reduction program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Greg Pence, R-Ind., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., and Robert J. Wittman, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act" on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 23. H.R. 5390. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the feasibility of manufacturing in the United States products for critical infrastructure sectors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., A  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 -- 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. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "African Diaspora Heritage Month Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 24. H.R. 5451. A bill to designate a month as African Diaspora Heritage Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., and Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "African Diaspora Heritage Month Act of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Giving Increased Variety to Ensure Milk Into the Lives of Kids Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5383. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to allow certain participants in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children to [[Page H4230]] elect to be issued a variety of types of milk, including whole milk, and for other purposes; to the Committee  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. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Sept. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Sept. 23. S. Res. 335. A resolution designating September 23, 2023, through October 1, 2023, as "Blue Star Welcome Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska * * * Designating September 23, 2023, through October 1, 2023, as "Blue Star Welcome Week". Whereas Blue Star Families seeks to empower militar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Success for Military Connected Students Act" on Sept. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. S. 2755. A bill to extend the requirement to staff Department of Defense Education Activity schools to maintain maximum student-to-teacher ratios; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  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. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Workforce Investment Disclosure Act" on Sept. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. S. 2751. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to disclose to the Securities and Exchange Commission information regarding workforce management policies, practices, and performance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen.  more