WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act" on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5915. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to improve the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jasmine Crocket  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Leave No Americans Behind Act " on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6025. A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to eliminate the repatriation loan program, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Leave No Americans Behind Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Elimination of repa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Clean Water Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5983. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to restore a national minimum standard of protection for the water resources of the United States while providing certainty to regulated entities. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 771. A resolution standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Steve Scalise, R-La., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., James E. Clyburn  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced a resolution on Oct. 12, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 783. A resolution supporting the designation of October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., James McGovern, D-Mass., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Shontel Brown, D-Ohio * * * Supporting the designation of October 16, 202  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Medical Debt Relief Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6003. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on a consumer report, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Kevin Mullin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Maximizing Outcomes for Moms through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6004. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Lauren Underwo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 778. A resolution demanding Senator Tommy Tuberville stop threatening United States and Israel security. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Gregory   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Safe Schools Improvement Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6031. A bill to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Mark Takano, D-Calif., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Susan Wild, D-Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5988. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Dari  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Youth Mental Health Research Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5976. A bill to establish a Youth Mental Health Research Initiative in the National Institutes of Health for purposes of encouraging collaborative research to improve youth mental health. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., David Trone, D-Md  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Maximizing Outcomes for Moms Through Medicaid Improvement and Enhancement of Services Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3090. A bill to amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Richard Blume  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Safe Schools Improvement Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3105. A bill to address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., Mar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced the "Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3089. A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, to expand the replacement of stolen EBT benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chris Van H  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 420. A resolution designating Betty K. Koed as Historian Emerita of the United States Senate; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., John Booz  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 417. A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., James Risch, R-Idaho, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J.  more