WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "New Essential Education Discoveries Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6691. A bill to amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 to establish a National Center for Advanced Development in Education at the Institute for Education Sciences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Transforming Hiring in Rural Industries and Vital Economies Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6662. A bill to establish a White House Rural Council, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., and Jim Costa, D-Cali  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6747. A bill to speed up the deployment of electricity transmission and clean energy, with proper input from affected communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Agriculture, the Judiciary, Transportation a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Menopause Research and Equity Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6749. A bill to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to evaluate the results and status of completed and ongoing research related to menopause, perimenopause, or mid-life women's health, to conduct and support additional such research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The b  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. 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. 12 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6751. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the life and legacy of Roberto Clemente; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., and Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Fair Wage Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6722. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for a Federal, cost-of-living based minimum wage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fair Wage Act of 2023".  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Modernizing America with Rebuilding to Kickstart the Economy of the Twenty-first Century with a Historic Infrastructure-Centered Expansion Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6665. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate certain fuel excise taxes and impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to provide revenue for maintaining and building American infrastructure, and fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "No Regulation Through Litigation Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6667. A bill to provide limitations for Federal agencies entering into settlement agreements and consent decrees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Clay Higgins, R-La., Scott Perry, R-Pa., and Warren Davidson, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Transition Improvement By Estimating Risk Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6725. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish additional factors that determine pathways in the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, and Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa. * * * SECTION  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. 12 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, introduced legislation on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6680. A bill to prohibit offices of the legislative branch from using Federal funds to acquire or display any flag or pennant other than the flag of the United States, the flag or pennant of any State or territory or possession of the United States, or the POW-MIA flag; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Joyce, R-  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. 12 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced the "Corporate Crime Database Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6713. A bill to direct the Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics to establish a database with respect to corporate offenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6653. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to support upgrades at existing hydroelectric dams in order to increase clean energy production, improve the resiliency and reliability of the United States electric grid, enhance the health of the Nation's rivers and associated wildlife hab  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "LGBTQI Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 4. H.R. 6652. A bill to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQI-owned businesses; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamic  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. 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. S. 3437. A bill to amend the Social Security Act to authorize grants and training to support area agencies on aging and other community-based organizations in addressing social isolation among older individuals and adults with disabilities; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. C  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Nov. 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 3. S. Res. 480. A resolution recognizing November 2023 as "National Family Caregivers Month"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * Recognizing November 2023 as ``National Family Caregivers Month''. Whereas, in 2020, 53,000,000 family caregivers in the United States provide essential care to millions of people ea  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. John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced legislation on Dec. 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3419. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1765 Camp Hill Bypass in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, as the "John Charles Traub Post Office"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. John Charles Traub Post Office.   more