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. 15 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. H. Res. 772. A resolution censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Russell Fry, R-S.C., Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, Mike Collins, R-Ga., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. * * * Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib. Whereas Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Rural Health Care Facilities Revitalization Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5989. A bill to authorize rural health facilities to use certain Federal agricultural credit assistance for the purpose of refinancing debt obligations, updating necessary services, technology, and equipment, and supporting ancillary needs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Andrea Salin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced the "Promoting Reduction of Emissions Through Landscaping Equipment Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6013. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a business tax credit for the purchase of zero-emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Rashida Tla  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. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Safe Return Act" on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5955. A bill to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a repatriation grant program. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., and Shri Thanedar, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "No U.S. Financing for Iran Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5921. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a United States financial institution in connection with Iran, to prevent the International Monetary Fund from providing financial assistance to Iran, to codify prohibitions on Export-Import Bank financing for the Government of Iran,   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. 13 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Conservation and Regenerative Optimization Practices for Farming Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5922. A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to address emissions of certain greenhouse gasses and carbon storage through conservation incentive contracts. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Conservation  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. 15 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., introduced the "Small Business Regulatory Relief Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5999. A bill to enhance the ability of the Office of the National Ombudsman to assist small businesses in meeting regulatory requirements and develop outreach initiatives to promote awareness of the services the Office of the National Ombudsman provides, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velaz  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. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Exposing China's Belt and Road Investment in America Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5926. A bill to require the review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States of greenfield investments by the People's Republic of China. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Dan Bishop, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  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. 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. 15 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6007. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a microemployer pension plan startup credit. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Retirement Investment in Small Employers Act". SEC. 2. Microemployer pension pla  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. 18 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 12. S. Res. 421. A resolution designating the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as "National Chemistry Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * Designating the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as "National Chemistry Week". Whereas chemistry is the sc  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