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. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. introduced the "Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6040. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for gender transition in minors; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Restoring American Energy Dominance Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6009. A bill to require the Director of the Bureau of Land Management to withdraw the proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Tom McClintock,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Shawnee Trail Riders Attaining Individuals Liberties Act" on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5916. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to designate and maintain at least 20 percent of the total number of trails in the Shawnee National Forest for trail riding by covered vehicles, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Shawnee Trail Riders Att  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "No Cost Educational Resources Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6026. A bill to amend section 262 of the Museum and Library Services Act to authorize the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services to award grants to institutions of higher education for courses that use only publicly available digital resources for required reading assignments, and for other purposes. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5920. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow married couples to apply the student loan interest deduction limitation separately to each spouse, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Carter, D-La., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Jo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced the "Opportunity to Compete Act" on Oct. 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5960. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to impose restrictions relating to prospective employees' educational credentials, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John James, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Opportunity to Compete Act". SEC. 2. Restricti  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. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "America's College Promise Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5998. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.  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. 13 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Robin Danielson Menstrual Product and Intimate Care Product Safety Act" on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5957. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of research regarding the risks posed by the presence of dioxins, phthalates, pesticides, chemical fragrances, and other components of menstrual products and intimate care products. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6030. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an option for first responders age 50 to 64 who are separated from service due to retirement or disability to buy into Medicare. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Ma  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. 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. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Operation Swords of Iron Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5918. A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Max Miller, R-Ohio, Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6038. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., and Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prevent  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Court Legal Access and Student Support Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6039. A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims agai  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. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "America's College Promise Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3086. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor  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. 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