WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 704. A resolution electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Oversight and Accountability: Ms. Tlaib. Attest: Clerk  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 707. A resolution commemorating the lifetime legacy of Alejandro "El Potrillo" Fernandez for his continued contributions to Mexican music and Latin culture internationally; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., and Juan C. Vargas, D-Cali  more

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. 18 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Green New Deal for Public Schools Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5784. A bill to establish a Green New Deal for public schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Andre Carson  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Veterans HSA Access Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5787. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow, without regard to disability, individuals eligible for veterans benefits to contribute to health savings accounts; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Golden, D-Maine, Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, and Nicole Malliotakis,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Alice Cogswell and Anne Sullivan Macy Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5748. A bill to promote and ensure delivery of high- quality special education and related services to children and youth who are blind or visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, deafdisabled, or deafblind through instructional methodologies meeting their unique language and learning needs, to enhance accountabi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 710. A resolution honoring the Thai-American garment workers who opened the country's eyes to sweatshop conditions in the United States and, against all odds, expanded rights for immigrant workers and survivors of human trafficking while holding corporations responsible for the conditions in which their clothes are made; to the Committee on Educa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Define the Mission Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5791. A bill to require a comprehensive report that contains a strategy for United States involvement in Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Cory Mills, R-Fla., Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Clay Higgins, R-La  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., introduced the "Uniform Treatment of Custodial Assets Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5741. A bill to prohibit certain Federal agencies from requiring certain institutions to include assets held in custody as a liability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., J. French Hill, R-Ark., and Wiley Nickel, D-N.C. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5797. A bill to provide for punishments for immigration-related fraud, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Paul Tonko,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting Our Nation's Capital Emergency Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5798. A bill to restore the right to negotiate matters pertaining to the discipline of law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia through collective bargaining, to restore the statute of limitations for bringing disciplinary cases against members or civilian employees of the Metropolitan Police Dep  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5754. A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California, as the "Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Salud O. Car  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Employee Business Expense Deduction Reinstatement Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5802. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow unreimbursed employee expenses to be taken into account as miscellaneous itemized deductions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Mike Garcia, R-Calif., George Santos, R-N  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. 16 -- Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., introduced the "Post Quantum Cybersecurity Standards Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5759. A bill to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act and the Cyber Security Research and Development Act to advance the rapid deployment of post quantum cybersecurity standards across the United States economy, support United States cryptography research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space,   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. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Climate Resilience Workforce Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5760. A bill to establish a climate resilience workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Accountability, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Fina  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Health Communication Access and Resources for Everyone Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5762. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to research and design a graphic symbol to indicate when linguistic access materials and services are available for a health program, product, or service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5717. A bill to provide that sanctuary jurisdictions that provide benefits to aliens who are present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws are ineligible for Federal funds intended to benefit such aliens; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nick Langworthy, R-N.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Leveraging Efficiency Awareness for Pumping Systems Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5723. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide information and education tools to farmers on the cost savings, energy savings, water conservation, and carbon emissions reductions that can be realized through the use of energy-efficient pumping systems, and for other purposes; to the Co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "No Gun Rights Infringement Sham Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5767. A bill to prohibit any State that suspends open or concealed firearm carry licenses from receiving Federal financial assistance; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Andy Ogles,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "Family Friendly Schools Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5769. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide grants to local educational agencies to establish "Family Friendly School" policies at 500 elementary schools that align the school day with the work day to better support working families and to disseminate the learnings from these model school  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "No Work, No Pay Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5772. A bill to impose a fine on Members of Congress in the event of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Making Imperiled Communities Resistant to Outages with Generation that is Resilient, Islandable, and Distributed Extension Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5807. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit with respect to microgrid controllers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1  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. 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5731. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to report on illicit drug use and overdoses by members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Report on illicit drug use and overdoses by members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., introduced the "Military Academy Honor and Conduct Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5730. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the honor codes and related adjudicatory processes of the Service Academies; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Military Academy Hono  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., introduced the "Public Safety and Community Support Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5811. A bill to use Byrne JAG funds for deflection and diversion programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Public Safety and Com  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. 19 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 705. A resolution electing the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That William McFarland of the State of Maryland, be, and is hereby, chosen Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives. Attest: Clerk.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced legislation on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5734. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Extension of administrative fine program.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Technology for Energy Security Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5820. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the energy credit for qualified fuel cell property; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Mike Carey, R-Ohio, and John B. Larson, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "T  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. 18 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5776. A bill to establish a pilot program providing certain individuals with a guaranteed monthly income, to study the effect of a guaranteed monthly income on such individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Donald M.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2861. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Register America to Vote Act" on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2841. A bill to improve voter access to the ballot box through automatic voter registration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tim Kaine  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. 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Save Voters Act" on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2842. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to clarify that a State may not use an individual's failure to vote as the basis for initiating the procedures provided under such Act for the removal of the individual from the official list of registered voters in the State on the grounds that the individual has changed residen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "XXX" on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2838. A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Richard  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. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "Rural Veterinary Workforce Act" on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2829. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an exclusion for assistance provided to participants in certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness programs; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mis  more