WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 708. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 18 through September 23, 2023, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "WIC for Kids Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5757. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend certain certification periods for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Shontel Brown, D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5758. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to reimburse employees of the Federal Government and the District of Columbia, Federal contractors, and the States for certain costs incurred as a result of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Reimbursement for individual  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., introduced the "Grid Resiliency Tax Credit Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5803. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for installation of regionally significant electric power transmission lines; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Grid Resiliency Ta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Oleksander Ivanov Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5800. A bill to authorize the imposition of sanctions to combat the mass abduction of Ukrainian children to Russia and areas of Ukraine that are temporarily occupied by Russian forces, 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 dete  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Jimmy Deal Trafficking Survivors Assistance Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5720. A bill to assist trafficking survivors who lack government issued identification in accessing air travel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Don Davis, D-N.C., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Gwen Moore, D-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Rape Kit Backlog Progress Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5721. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require certain reporting on sexual assault kit testing; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., An  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5810. A bill to provide back pay to Federal contractors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdicti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Connecting Our Medical Providers with Links to Expand Tailored and Effective Care Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5819. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for behavioral health integration under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently de  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "Union Auto Workers Job Protection Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5735. A bill to require information about the motor vehicle plant in which vehicles are assembled for Federal procurement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Federal Emergency Management Advancement of Equity Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5775. A bill to ensure greater equity in Federal disaster assistance policies and programs by authorizing an equity steering group and equity advisor within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, improving data collection to measure disparate outcomes and participation barriers, requiring equity c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Same Day Registration Act" on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2843. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require States to provide for same day voter registration; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2860. A bill to create protections for financial institutions that provide financial services to State-sanctioned marijuana businesses and service providers for such businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Train More Nurses Act" on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2853. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study and issue a report on grant programs to support the nursing workforce; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Susan M. Collins, R-Maine. * * * SECTIO  more