WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vt., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 815. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2023, as "Intersex Awareness Day", and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 4. H. Res. 823. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Weatherization Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Delia Ramirez, D-Ill. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of "Weatherization Day". Whereas the Department of Energy's Weatherization As  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Student Records Protection Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6259. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to establish record-management plans in order to be accredited or continue to be accredited, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Mike   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced the "Federal Oversight of Construction Use and Safety Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6260. A bill to provide for certain reviews of the use and safety of Federal buildings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Oversight of Construction Use and Safety Act" or the "FOCUS Act". S  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced the "Impact of Crime on Public Building Usage Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6261. A bill to direct the Comptroller General to conduct a review on the impact of crime on public building usage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently d  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Government Surveillance Reform Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6262. A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), Energy and Commerce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6298. A bill to safeguard the humane treatment of pregnant women by ensuring the presumption of release and prohibiting shackling, restraining, and other inhumane treatment of pregnant detained noncitizens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Co  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 831. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Brendan Boyle, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 832. A resolution commemorating the annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos in the United States and around the world; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Nydia M.   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Cancer Drug Parity Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6301. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide for cost-sharing for oral anticancer drugs on terms no less favorable than the cost-sharing provided for anticancer medications administered by a health  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "State-Based Universal Health Care Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6270. A bill to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to authorize the establishment of, and provide support for, State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6283. A bill to improve services provided by pharmacy benefit managers; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for conside  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Humane Accountability Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6282. A bill to require a report on detainees in U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) custody, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Smart Border Protection Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6280. A bill to authorize additional appropriations for certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced legislation on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3177. A bill to provide for a review of sanctions with respect to Hong Kong; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Review of sanctions with respect to Hong Kong. (a) Determination with respect to imposition of sanctions.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Curtailing Executive Overcompensation Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3176. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on excessively disparate wages paid to chief executive officers; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more