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. 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. 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. 18 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "States Reform Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6028. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act regarding marihuana, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., David Trone, D-Md., and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "States Reform Act of 20  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. 15 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "21st Century Entrepreneurship Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6002. A bill to allow participants in the Service Corps of Retired Executives to teach entrepreneurship at community learning centers, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. French Hill, R-Ark., and Sharice Davids, D-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "21st Century Entrepr  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. 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. 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. 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. 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