WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced the "Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act" on July 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 4570. A bill to authorize assistance to support activities relating to the clearance of landmines, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive remnants of war in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, and to recognize the refugee and immigrant communities who supported and defended the Armed Forces during the con  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "American Worker and Trade Competitiveness Act" on June 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 4276. A bill to reauthorize Trade Adjustment Assistance programs, extend and reform the Generalized System of Preferences, amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify certain rates of duty temporarily, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Johanna's Law Reauthorization Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5834. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize Johanna's Law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., and Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Johanna's Law Reauthoriza  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "Rail Worker and Community Safety Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5871. A bill to enhance safety requirements for trains, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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 with  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Better Oversight of Stub Sales and Strengthening Well Informed and Fair Transactions for Audiences of Concert Ticketing Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2957. A bill to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive acts and practices in connection with primary and secondary ticket sales, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cos  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Federal Agency Accessibility Compliance Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2910. A bill to amend section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to require each Federal department or agency to have a compliance officer to ensure the department or agency is meeting the requirements of such section; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. J  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Stop Arming Cartels Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2926. A bill to prohibit the importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of .50 caliber rifles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Tobacco Tax Equity Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2929. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Mazie K. Hirono, D  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. S. 2960. A bill to modify certain notice requirements, to study certain election requirements, to clarify certain election requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Edward J.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Protecting Future Farmland Act" on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2932. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to State Medicaid agencies, public housing agencies, Continuums of Care, and housing finance agencies on connecting Medicaid beneficiaries with housing-related services and supports under Medicaid and other housing resources, and for other pu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 361. A resolution recognizing the importance of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 on the lives of individuals with disabilities and calling for further action to advance access, opportunity, and equity for individuals with disabilities; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 371. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 18 through September 22, 2023, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2902. A bill to prevent harassment at institutions of higher education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., R  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced a concurrent resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. S. Con. Res. 20. A concurrent resolution recognizing the decades-long effort of pro-democracy forces in Chile to end the dictatorship and restore civilian governance in the country; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 372. A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Christopher S.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Updated Drug Labeling for Patient Safety Act" on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 17. S. 2886. A bill to permit manufacturers of generic drugs to provide additional warnings with respect to such drugs in the same manner that the Food and Drug Administration allows brand names to do so; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, R  more