WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Addressing Whole Health in Medicare Advantage Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5746. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of supplemental benefits to certain Medicare Advantage enrollees; 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 the Speaker, in ea  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Crop Insurance Transparency Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5747. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to increase transparency with respect to crop insurance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Crop Insurance Transparency Act". SEC. 2.   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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Support Water-Efficient Strategies and Technologies Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. H.R. 5764. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to increase payments for drought-resilient or water-saving practices and to provide additional payments for perennial production systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valada  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. 19 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., introduced a concurrent resolution on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Con. Res. 65. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Congressional Sneaker Caucus Shoe Drive for the Homeless Community; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore. * * * Authorizing the use of the Capitol Ground  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. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "No Glory for Hate Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5812. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the commemoration of certain former Presidents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Natural Resources, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequen  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. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Indigenous Peoples' Day Act" on Sept. 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 17. H.R. 5822. A bill to designate Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal public holiday and replace the term "Columbus Day" with the term "Indigenous Peoples' Day", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., and Suzanne  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 16. H.R. 5777. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 improve health savings accounts; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. On-site employee clinics.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., introduced the "Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 14. H.R. 5739. A bill to require the Federal financial regulators to issue guidance encouraging financial institutions to work with consumers and businesses affected by a Federal Government shutdown, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a pe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. S. Res. 355. A resolution recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and affirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure such water access; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act " on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 15. S. 2863. A bill to establish the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Commiss  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. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Schedules That Work Act " on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2851. A bill to permit employees to request changes to their work schedules without fear of retaliation and to ensure that employers consider these requests, and to require employers to provide more predictable and stable schedules for employees in certain occupations with evidence of unpredictable and unstable scheduling practices   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems Act" on Sept. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2844. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an excise tax on plastics; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. S. Res. 353. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 16 through September 23, 2023, as "National Estuaries Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Banning Surveillance Advertising Act" on Sept. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 11. S. 2833. A bill to prohibit targeted advertising by advertisers and advertising facilitators, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Banning Surveillance Advertising Act of   more