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. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Guaranteeing Unalienable and Anatomical Rights for Dependents Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6258. A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to disqualify any State that discriminates against parents or guardians who oppose medical, surgical, pharmacological, psychological treatment, or clothing and social changes related to affirming the subjective claims of gender identity  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced the "Data for Pediatric Brain Cancer Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6288. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for a Pediatric Brain Tumor Real- World Data Registry Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Data for Pediatr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Have You Served Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6291. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of carrying out Ask the Question Campaigns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Have You Served Act". SEC. 2. Grants for Ask the Question Camp  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 816. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Youth Justice Action Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., and Gwen Moore, D-Wis. * * * Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Youth Justice Action Mo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6293. A bill to require coverage of incarcerated workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Bonnie Wa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on Oct. 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 4. H. Res. 824. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Veterans Small Business Week"; to the Committee on Small Business. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Young Kim, R-Calif., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Susie Lee, D-Nev., Di  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. 7 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 830. A resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party for its role in the fentanyl crisis and urging the Biden administration to take certain actions to combat the flow of fentanyl precursors from China to North America; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Rich  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. 9 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Veterans Education is Timeless Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6300. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the elimination of delimiting dates under the educational assistance programs of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Ralph   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. 9 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Health Share Transparency Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6302. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to establish requirements for the disclosure of certain information relating to health care sharing ministries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Sean Casten, D  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. 6 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 4. H. Res. 825. A resolution condemning antisemitism on college campuses; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * Condemning antisemitism on college campuses. Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) calls on campus administrators to condemn all forms of antisemitism on college campuses; (2) calls on campus administrators to ens  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 833. A resolution condemning antisemitism on college campuses; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * Condemning antisemitism on college campuses. Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) calls on campus administrators to condemn all forms of antisemitism on college campuses; (2) calls on campus administrators to ensu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced a resolution on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 6. H. Res. 834. A resolution supporting, recognizing, and establishing legislation that affirms the sense of Congress that Israel ought to be provided with sufficient material to defend itself against rocket artillery attacks from Hamas and its allies; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Lauren B  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 819. A resolution recognizing the 5-year anniversary of the horrific antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, and condemning antisemitism; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Jennifer L. McClel  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. 9 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 8. H.R. 6311. A bill to require the Federal Government to produce a national adaptation and resilience strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Peters, D-Calif., John R. Curtis, R-Utah, and Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del. * *   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Wearable Equipment Adoption and Reinforcement and Investment in Technology Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6279. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain wearable devices to be purchased using health savings accounts and other spending arrangements and reimbursement accounts; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 2. H. Res. 821. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., David Joyce, R-Ohio, and Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals o  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 -- Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., introduced the "Stop Coyotes' Oppression and Organized Trafficking, and Ensuring Safety Act" on Nov. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 5. H.R. 6281. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to increase the punishment for certain offenses involving children, 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 the Speake  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on Oct. 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 28. H. Res. 814. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2023 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Erin Houchin, R-Ind., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., J. French Hill, R-Ark., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Expanding Medical Education Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3175. A bill to establish a grant program to support schools of medicine and schools of osteopathic medicine in underserved areas; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expanding Medical Education Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Equal COLA Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3194. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to achieve parity between the cost-of-living adjustment with respect to an annuity under the Federal Employees Retirement System and an annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "University Centers for Growth, Development and Prosperity Act" on Oct. 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 2. S. 3169. A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to establish university centers to encourage certain economic development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "University Cent  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "XXX" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3181. A bill to designate the Air and Marine Operations Marine Unit of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection located at 101 Km 18.5 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, as the "Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Alex Padilla, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Helping Students Successfully Overcome Adversity and Rise with Social Security Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 4. S. 3188. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to extend eligibility for child's benefits until age 26 for certain individuals who are at least half-time students at a post-secondary school, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by  more