WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced legislation on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6720. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grocery, farm, and food worker stabilization grant program; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thanedar, D-Mich., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Angie Craig, D-Minn., Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., and   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. 9 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes against Fatalities Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6663. A bill to amend the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to authorize the use of certain grants to prevent suicide or overdose by children, adolescents, and young adults, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Eviction Prevention Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6696. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to States and localities to provide the right to counsel in civil actions related to eviction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Farewell to Foam Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6654. A bill to prohibit the sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Jam  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "United States Foundation for International Conservation Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6727. A bill to establish the United States Foundation for International Conservation to promote long-term management of protected and conserved areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., David  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. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Eliminate Congressional Slush Funds Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6730. A bill to rescind amounts made available for the Department of Commerce Nonrecurring Expenses Fund by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3404. A bill to require certain protections for student loan borrowers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mas  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced the "Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3427. A bill to extend the authority to provide employees of the United States Secret Service with overtime pay beyond other statutory limitations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Christopher Coons, D-Del. * *   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act" on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. S. 3402. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on the failure of certain hedge funds owning excess single-family residences to dispose of such residences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Postal Delivery Accountability Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. S. 3391. A bill to require the Postal Service to implement recommendations from the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service for improving identification and notification of undelivered and partially delivered routes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Mental Health Justice Act" on Dec. 4, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 3. S. 3388. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to States, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and political subdivisions thereof to hire, employ, train, and dispatch mental health professionals to respond in lieu of law enforcement officers in emergencies involving one or more persons with a mental illness or   more