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. J. French Hill, R-Ark., introduced the "Ukraine Reconstruction Act" on Sept. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. H.R. 5370. A bill to declare the Russian Federation an Aggressor State and provide for the transfer of blocked assets of such country to the United States to be used for the reconstruction of Ukraine, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ukraine Reco  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., introduced the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Commercial Spyware Act" on Sept. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 25. H.R. 5440. A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit assistance to foreign governments that engage in the use of foreign commercial spyware to target United States persons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Stewart, R-Utah  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 -- 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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "VA Emergency Transportation Access Act" on Sept. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Sept. 22. S. 2757. A bill to limit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from modifying the rate of payment or reimbursement for transportation of veterans or other individuals via special modes of transportation under the laws administered by the Secretary, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cospon  more