WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act" on Nov. 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6445. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of audiology services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 856. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that southwest Florida is an economic, demographic, agricultural, and environmental treasure with many inherent benefits that should be recognized, acknowledged, and appreciated; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Mario Di  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H.J. Res. 99. A joint resolution to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to exempt the premium cigar industry from certain regulations; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Dina Titus, D-Nev., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Mario Diaz  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. H. Res. 858. A resolution acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Nikema Williams, D  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 18. H.R. 6440. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 for purposes of the tax on private foundation excess business holdings to treat as outstanding any employee-owned stock purchased by a business enterprise pursuant to certain employee stock ownership retirement plans; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Certain purchases of employee  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Nov. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 19. H.R. 6479. A bill to limit the availability of a plea deal for any person responsible for the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Limitation on plea deal.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Temperature Endorsement for Multiperil Policies Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3253. A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Temperature Endorsement for Multiperil Polici  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act" on Nov. 8, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3248. A bill to prohibit money services businesses from engaging in any transaction that involves a central bank digital currency issued by the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. *   more