WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Sensible Adoption For Every Home Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6658. A bill to prohibit entities receiving Federal assistance that are involved in adoption or foster care placements from delaying or denying placements under certain conditions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., and Greg Steube, R-Fla. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Lung Cancer Screening and Prevention Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6693. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the coverage of additional lung cancer screening tests 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 case   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced the "Stopping Unconstitutional Background Checks Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6734. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce proposed ATF Rule 2022R-17, entitled ``Definition of `Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms''; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Mike Collins, R-Ga., Mike Bost, R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "Rent Relief Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6721. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Kevin Mulli  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., introduced the "Marshall 'Major' Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6672. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor in recognition of his significance to the nation as an athlete, trailblazer, role model, and equal rights advocate; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Baird, R-Ind., Dann  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6683. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes; 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  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced the "Cold Case Modernization Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6688. A bill to permit grant funds to be used to identify unidentified human remains without regard as to whether the manner of death is determined to be a homicide; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cold Case Modernization Act". SEC. 2. Authorizing grant under Jennife  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Healthy Maternity and Obstetric Medicine Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6716. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to provide for a special enrollment period for pregnant women, and for other purposes; 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  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Rural Forest Markets Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3399. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to guarantee investments that will open new markets for forest owners in rural areas of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced legislation on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3413. A bill to reinstate pilots fired or forced to resign because of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Reinstating pilots fired or forced to resign because of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Countering Corrupt Political Influence Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3405. A bill to require reciprocity from certain countries with respect to the reporting of official meetings with State and local officials, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Todd Young, R-Ind., and John Cornyn, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, introduced the "College Admissions Accountability Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3396. A bill to establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Unlawful Discrimination in Higher Education within the Department of Education; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on Nov. 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 3. S. Res. 481. A resolution expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is 1 of the most diff  more