WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6570. A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to reform certain authorities and to provide greater transparency and oversight; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Airport and Airway Extension Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6503. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act" on Nov. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6494. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide enhanced safety in pipeline transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6526. A bill to facilitate the efficient licensing and deployment of advanced civilian nuclear technologies; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced the "Energy Parity Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6530. A bill to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to provide for energy parity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Immigration Visa Efficiency and Security Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6542. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants, to increase the per-country numerical limitation for family sponsored immigrants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6545. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make improvements to the physician fee schedule under the Medicare program; 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 c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "CNL Update Act" on Dec. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 27. H.R. 6555. A bill to modify the competitive need limitation with respect to the generalized system of preferences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "CNL Update Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Modification of competit  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "REWARD Experience Act" on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 26. H.R. 6537. A bill to waive General Schedule qualification standards related to work experience for nurses at military medical treatment facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "REWARD Experience Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Waiver with respect to expe  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. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Fair Warning Act" on Nov. 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3283. A bill to amend the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to support workers who are subject to an employment loss, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. S  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. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act" on Nov. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Dec. 20. S. 3300. A bill to require a report on the competitiveness of United States exports of specialty crops; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, James Risch, R-Idaho, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Susan M. Colli  more