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. 15 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced the "Requiring Integrity in Conservation Efforts Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6008. A bill to prohibit the implementation of certain documents until the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries of the National Marine Fisheries Service issues documents relating to the Rice's whale. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., and Wesley Hunt, R-Texas. * * * 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. 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. 13 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act" on Oct. 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5961. A bill to freeze certain Iranian funds involved in the 2023 hostage deal between the United States and Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Ann Wagne  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. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 777. A resolution urging the Biden administration to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Ralph Norman, R-S.C.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5948. A bill to terminate the Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the Executive Office of the President and prohibit the establishment of any similar successor office, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Clay Higgins, R-La., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Bob Good, R-V  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Fortify Israel Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5932. A bill to authorize additional assistance to Israel using assets confiscated from the Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Clay Higgins, R-La., Keith Self, R-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5933. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require additional information in disclosures of foreign gifts and contracts from foreign sources, restrict contracts with certain foreign entities and foreign countries of concern, require certain staff   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. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced the "Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3094. A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to emissions from vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Shelley Moore   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Concerns Over Nations Funding University Campus Institutes in the United States Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3088. A bill to establish limitations regarding Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Ch  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