WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "No VA Resources for Illegal Aliens Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6744. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from providing health care to, or engaging in claims processing for health care for, any individual unlawfully present in the United States who is not eligible for health care under the laws administered by the Secretary; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bi  more

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. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "Worker's Choice Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 11. H.R. 6745. A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to permit certain employees to engage in independent negotiating; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, and Bob Good, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Worker's Choice Act of 2023". S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Stuck On Hold Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6656. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Commissioner of Social Security to implement automated systems with callback functionality for each customer service telephone line of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration, respectively, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means  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. 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. 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. 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. 9 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6664. A bill to encourage innovation in the development of pediatric drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Pediatric s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6698. A bill to provide Federal-local community partnership construction funding to local educational agencies eligible to receive payments under the Impact Aid program; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Julia Brownl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6668. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase at-home tests for SARS-CoV-2 from certain foreign entities; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Ronny Jackson, R-Tex  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. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Expanding Military Sexual Assault Data Collection Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. H.R. 6676. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the matters covered by the Armed Forces Workplace and Gender Relations Surveys; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expanding M  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. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced the "Save Women's Sports Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6728. A bill to require public school, and public institution of higher education, athletic teams and clubs to be designated for membership based on biological sex, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., William Timmons, R-S.C., Clay Higgins, R  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. 12 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Prison Staffing Reform Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6711. A bill to direct the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to conduct a comprehensive review of understaffing across the Bureau, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  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 -- 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. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Strengthening Communities of Recovery Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3424. A bill to reauthorize the program for strengthening communities of recovery for individuals with substance use disorders; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * *   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