WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "No PFAS in Cosmetics Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6519. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Ann Kuster, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Protecting All Parents and Adoptees Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6529. A bill to establish a national registry to provide for the linking of State and tribal responsible father registries to facilitate the timely notification of adoption proceedings to out-of-State possible biological fathers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Congressional Pension Accountability Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6579. A bill to provide that, if an individual is expelled from Congress, any Member service previously rendered by that individual shall be noncreditable for purposes of determining eligibility for or the amount of any benefits which might otherwise be payable out of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund based on  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Training Responsible and Informed National VA Employees Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6531. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a training program for certain senior executives and supervisors employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced a resolution on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 463. A resolution recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for supporting veterans and raising awareness about important county resources available to help veterans transition to civilian life; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3303. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Robert Case  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced legislation on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3330. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to conduct a study on the fiduciary duties of pharmacy benefit managers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Study on fiduciary duties of pharma  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on Nov. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 460. A resolution supporting the United States dollar as the reserve currency of the world and combating the economic influence of the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Chris Van Holl  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3294. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act with respect to reimbursements under the child and adult care food program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Br  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Justice for the Living Victims of Lockerbie Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3336. A bill to provide compensation for United States victims of Libyan state-sponsored terrorism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., and Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3296. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand and modify employer educational assistance programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Increasing Access to Military Service Records Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3295. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a portal for maintaining digital records of former members of the Armed Forces and to establish an advisory committee regarding the maintenance of those records, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cos  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Deter Obnoxious, Nefarious and Outrageous Telephone Calls Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3324. A bill to modify the penalties for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1993; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 459. A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard B  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3293. A bill to provide for the creation of a Congressional time capsule in commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Chuck Grassley, R-Iow  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Defending Against Adversary Recruitment Efforts Act" on Nov. 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. S. 3339. A bill to prohibit former members of the Armed Forces from accepting employment in positions involving training, consulting, advising, or instructing any government-associated individual or entity from the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic Pe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Heroes Business Opportunity Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3302. A bill to waive the guarantee fee for certain business loans made to veterans and spouses of veterans; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Heroes Business Opportunity Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Waiver of guarantee fee for certain business loans   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Dec. 20. S. Res. 458. A resolution denouncing efforts by the People's Republic of China to exert malign influence in Latin America; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Mark Kelly, D-A  more