WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Access to Career Counseling for Every Secondary Student Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6043. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to raise public awareness for skilled trade programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6042. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to award grants for promoting industry or sector partnerships to encourage industry growth and competitiveness and to improve worker training, retention, and advancement as part of an infrastructure investment; to the Committee on Education and t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act" on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6041. A bill to reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, and Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ru  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. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6012. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to permit removal of trees around electrical lines on National Forest System land without conducting a timber sale, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Jim Costa, D-Calif., and David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a resolution on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 781. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 12, 2023, as "National Loggers Day". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Golden, D-Maine, Michael Guest, R-Miss., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Morgan Griffith, R-Va., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., and Cliff Bentz, R-Ore. * * * Expressing support for the designation of October 1  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on Oct. 12, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 782. A resolution thanking and promoting the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. * * * Thanking and promoting the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week.   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. 15 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., introduced legislation on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6006. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a vehicle summer meal delivery pilot program, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Vehicle summer meal delivery pilot program.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., introduced the "Quantum Instrumentation for Science and Engineering Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5950. A bill to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to upgrade and improve access to quantum research resources, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Quantum Instrumentation for Science and Engineer  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., introduced the "Soil Conservation And Regeneration Education Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5951. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and maintain a training program for Department of Agriculture personnel and third-party providers on the rapidly evolving methodologies, science, and practices of biological soil health managagement systems on agricultural land, and for other pur  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. 18 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., introduced the "Transparency in Legacy Road and Trail Remediation Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6032. A bill to amend Public Law 88-657 to require greater transparency in the consideration of projects for the Forest Service Legacy Road and Trail Remediation Program, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  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. 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. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3093. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase reimbursement rates of school meals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Raphael G. Warnock, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Streamlining Home Installation of New Energies Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3099. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to further develop and support the adoption of a voluntary streamlined permitting and inspection process for authorities having jurisdiction over the permitting of qualifying distributed energy systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natur  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Medical Debt Relief Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3103. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the inclusion of medical debt on a consumer report, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3096. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the regularized appointment of justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Alex Padil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3084. An original 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; from the Committee on Finance; placed on the calendar. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more