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. 13 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Students' Civil Rights Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5936. A bill to require institutions of higher education to designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., and Re  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. 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. 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. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Veteran Restitution and Justice Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6023. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   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. 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. 15 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced the "Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6014. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to restrict the ability to transfer business inventory firearms, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act" on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5917. A bill to amend the Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act to modify and extend that Act, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5991. A bill to require the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make certain determinations in enforcing the Jones Act, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Close Agency Loopholes to the Jones Act of 2023". SEC.   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. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Ban Corporate PACs Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5941. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. J  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Farmers from Drought Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5992. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Farmers from Drought Act of 2023"  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "No Funds for Iran-Backed Terror Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5994. A bill to provide for full enforcement of oil sanctions against Iran, and for other purposes. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Funds for Iran-Backed Terror Act". SEC. 2. Full Enforcement of Oil Sanctions Against Iran. SEC. 3. Suspension of Waiver Authority on Escrow Accounts Created   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Granting Recognition to Accomplished Talented Employees For Unwavering Loyalty Act" on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5982. A bill to provide visa availability for the Government Employee Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Granting Recognition to Acc  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. 13 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Oct. 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5985. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 517 Seagaze Drive in Oceanside, California, as the "Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building". The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Darrell Issa, R-Calif., K  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Science-based Equitable Aquaculture Food Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5944. A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish an assessment program for offshore aquaculture, to establish Aquaculture Centers of Excellence, to require a study and report, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif.,   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. 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. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Stop the Iranian Hostage Business Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6010. A bill to invalidate the use of United States passports to travel to Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Collins, R-Ga., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., and Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop the Iranian Hostage   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Robin Danielson Menstrual Product and Intimate Care Product Safety Act" on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5957. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a program of research regarding the risks posed by the presence of dioxins, phthalates, pesticides, chemical fragrances, and other components of menstrual products and intimate care products. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro   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. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act" on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. H.R. 5973. A bill to amend the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 to provide for continuous improvement of organic standards, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, and David G. Valadao, R-Calif. *   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6016. A bill to improve coordination between the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation on activities carried out under the National Quantum Initiative Program, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Coordination between Department of Energy and National Science Foundation on  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Honor Our Living Donors Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6020. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate consideration of the income of organ recipients in providing reimbursement of expenses to donating individuals, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Honor Our Li  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6001. A bill to provide that members of the Armed Forces performing services in Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad shall be entitled to tax benefits in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Austin Scott, R-Ga., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Disaster Relief Medicaid Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6029. A bill to provide Medicaid assistance to individuals and families affected by a disaster or emergency, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Darren Soto, D-Fla., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * *  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Supporting Early-childhood Educators' Deductions Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5928. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., and Tom Cole, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., introduced the "Permanently Authorizing PILT Act" on Oct. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5929. A bill to amend section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Payment in lieu of taxes.  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. 18 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced a resolution on Oct. 12, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 783. A resolution supporting the designation of October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., James McGovern, D-Mass., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Shontel Brown, D-Ohio * * * Supporting the designation of October 16, 202  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. 15 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act" on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 5988. A 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. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Dari  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6017. A bill to revoke the waiver determination submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023, with respect to certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Randy Weber, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Revocation of waiver determination with res  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. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Prohibit U.S. Funds to the Palestinian Authority Act" on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 11. H.R. 5952. A bill to prohibit United States funds to the Palestinian Authority. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prohibit U.S. Funds to the Palestinian Authority Act". SEC. 2. Prohibition on United States funds to the Palestinian Authority.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Supporting Patient Education And Knowledge Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6033. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Mon  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Operation Swords of Iron Iron Dome Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Oct. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 10. H.R. 5918. A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Max Miller, R-Ohio, Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "Right-Of-Way Application Transparency and Accountability Act" on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 13. H.R. 6011. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to notify applicants of the completion status of right-of-way applications under section 501 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act. The bill is cospons  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6038. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., and Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prevent  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Court Legal Access and Student Support Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 17. H.R. 6039. A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims agai  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. 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. 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