WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 731. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to modify the period before the date of any primary election or general election during which a mass mailing is not frankable by a Member of the House who is a candidate in such election, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Hous  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 736. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 25, 2023, to October 1, 2023, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Ami Bera  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Defending Each and Every Person from False Appearances by Keeping Exploitation Subject to Accountability Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 5586. A bill to protect national security against the threats posed by deepfake technology and to provide legal recourse to victims of harmful deepfakes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and H  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 737. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and to honor the memory of Gladys Ricart and other victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is co  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Expanded Genetic Screening Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5864. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicaid program of non-invasive prenatal genetic screening; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expanded Genetic  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a concurrent resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Con. Res. 67. Concurrent resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "National Fall Prevention Awareness Week" to raise awareness about, and encourage the prevention of, falls among older adults; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Carol Mill  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "NFIP Extension Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5828. A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "NFIP Extension Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Reauthorization.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting America's Property Rights Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5837. A bill to provide additional requirements for the purchase and sale of conventional mortgages by the enterprises, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., introduced the "Human-services Emergency Logistic Program Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 3498. A bill to facilitate nationwide accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services in order to provide information and referral to all residents and visitors in the United States for mental health emergencies, homelessness needs, other social and human services needs, and for other purposes; to th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Sept. 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 739. A resolution disapproving of the waiver of sanctions on Iran submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John James, R-Mich., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Dan Newhous  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 725. A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, as "Rare Cancer Day" to highlight the challenges patients with rare cancers face and to raise awareness and support efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash.,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act " on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5846. A bill to protect against seasonal and pandemic influenza, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act" on June 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 4319. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for terms and conditions for nonimmigrant workers performing agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Financial Services, fo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced legislation on Sept. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5848. A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration from directly making loans under the 7(a) loan program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Roger Williams, R-Texas, Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Aaron Bean, R-Fla., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y.,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 716. A resolution recognizing September 21, 2023, as National Teach Ag Day and celebrating 75 years of the National Association of Agricultural Educators; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Mike Thompson,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Youth, Peace, and Security Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5851. A bill to require the USAID Youth Coordinator, in their role as defined by the USAID Youth Policy, to coordinate cross-sectoral international development efforts related to youth, inclusive of youth, peace, and security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzp  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Garret Graves, R-La., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., William Timmons, R-S.C., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Buddy Carter,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 719. A resolution supporting the designation of the week beginning September 24, 2023, as "National Source Water Protection Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John Sarbanes, D-Md., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act" on Sept. 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 5601. A bill to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on Sept. 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 17. H. Res. 720. A resolution designating the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week"; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the j  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., introduced the "Tenants' Right to Organize Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 20. H.R. 5827. A bill to promote the establishment of resident organizations and provide additional amounts for tenant organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Res. 733. 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 Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced the "Secure our Borders from the CCP Act" on July 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 4808. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to evaluate certain factors for aliens who submit a state sponsored Chinese immigration application or have been employed by the Chinese Communist Party; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Secure our Borde  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. 26 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "Bolstering Security Against Ghost Guns Act" on Sept. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 25. H.R. 5460. A bill to direct the Department of Homeland Security to bolster security against threats posed by ghost guns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consid  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" on Oct. 2, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Oct. 24. H.R. 5872. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Haley Steve  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "No IDs for Illegals Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5857. A bill to provide that no Federal funds may be used for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Secure Docket Card Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Clay Higgins, R-La., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced a concurrent resolution on Sept. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 21. H. Con. Res. 68. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2023, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Ovarian, Cervical, and Endometrial Cancer Awareness Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5858. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for activities to increase the awareness and knowledge of health care providers and women with respect to ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsore  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "Transportation Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act" on Sept. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. H.R. 5859. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to protection and advocacy systems to advocate for individuals with disabilities to access transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced legislation on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2936. A bill to establish as a permanent program the organic market development grant program of the Department of Agriculture; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Peter Welch, D-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Organic market development grant progra  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. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Head Start for Our Future Act" on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Oct. 23. S. 2938. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to include child development and early learning as community services under the Federal work-study program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M  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. 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. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Sept. 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Oct. 23. S. Res. 370. A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen; considered and agreed to. * * * To constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, or until their successors are ch  more