WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Ejiao Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6021. A bill to prohibit the transportation, sale, and purchase of donkeys or donkey hides for the purpose of producing ejiao, to prohibit the transportation, sale, and purchase of products containing ejiao, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ejiao Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Prohibition  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Off-Chain Digital Commodity Transaction Reporting Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5966. A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act with respect to reporting digital commodity transactions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Off-Chain Digital Commodity Transaction Reporting Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Reporting of swaps and digital commodity transactions. SEC. 3. Swa  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. 13 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "National Children's Museum Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5937. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to require the Administrator of General Services to enter into a cooperative agreement with the National Children's Museum to provide the National Children's Museum rental space without charge in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, and for other purposes. Th  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. 13 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the "Transparency for Student Veterans Act" on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5956. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide additional information about certain postsecondary educational institutions to individuals entitled to educational assistance under the laws administered by such Secretary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Federal Retirement Fairness Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5995. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that civilian service in a temporary position after December 31, 1988, may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., and Don Bac  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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act" on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5958. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require that direct-to-consumer advertisements for drugs and biologicals include an appropriate disclosure of pricing information. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Drug-pric  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Sensible Classification Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5977. A bill to improve the classification and declassification of national security information, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Sensible Classification Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings and sense of Congress. SEC. 3. Classification authority  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