WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 15. H.R. 6794. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Medicare independence at home medical practice demonstration program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "PFAS Action Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 15. H.R. 6805. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Knock Out Cancer Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 15. H.R. 6807. A bill to increase funding for cancer research by the National Cancer Institute to be more in proportion to the mortality rates of cancer; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act Federal Jurisdiction Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 13. H.R. 6753. A bill to amend the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to provide for the removal and dismissal of qualified civil liability actions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Russell Fry, R-S.C., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Lisa C. McClai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "School Violence Prevention Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 13. H.R. 6754. A bill to authorize the establishment of a comprehensive school-based violence prevention program to assist youth at highest risk for involvement in gun violence in local communities and schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Dec. 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. H. Res. 912. A resolution censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman; to the Committee on Ethics. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Clay Higgins, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. H. Res. 914. A resolution censuring Reprensentative Jamaal Bowman. * * * Whereas on September 30, 2023, as the House of Representatives was considering legislation to avoid a lapse of appropriations for Federal agencies and departments which would result in a shutdown of those agencies and departments, Jamaal Bowman, the Representative from the 16t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. H. Res. 913. A resolution electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * Resolved, That the following Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Edwards. Committee on Armed Services: M  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "Relief for Survivors of Miners Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 13. H.R. 6761. A bill to amend the Black Lung Benefits Act to ease the benefits process for survivors of miners whose deaths were due to pneumoconiosis; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-V  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "Amendment for Crowdfunding Capital Enhancement and Small-business Support Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. H.R. 6825. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to raise the offering amount threshold for when issuers using the crowdfunding exemption are required to file financial statements reviewed by a public accountant who is independent of the issuer, and for other purposes; to the Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "Brittany Clardy Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. H.R. 6828. A bill to establish within the Department of Justice an Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Gwen Moor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Books Save Lives Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. H.R. 6830. A bill to require certain libraries to maintain a diverse collection of books, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the j  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "Prevent Release Of Toxics Emissions, Contamination, and Transfer Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. H.R. 6834. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule adding as a class all perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to the list of hazardous air pollutants under section 112(b) of the Clean   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced the "Public Banking Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 13. H.R. 6775. A bill to provide for the Federal charter of certain public banks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "XXX" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 14. S. 3473. A bill to extend the prohibition on providing airport improvement grant funds to certain entities that have violated intellectual property rights of United States entities; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Air Se  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Defense Support for Cyber Emergencies Response Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3505. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the ordering of units of the Selected Reserve to active duty to respond to significant cyber incidents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Defense Support for Cy  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Digital Defense Content Provenance Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3504. A bill to establish a course of education and pilot program on authentication of digital content provenance for certain Department of Defense media content, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Digital Defense Content Provenance Act o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Kosovo Defense Cooperation Enhancement Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3506. A bill to extend and modify training for Eastern European national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Kosovo Defense Cooperation Enhancement Act". SEC. 2. Extension and modification of traini  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Strengthening the Commercial Driver's License Information System Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 14. S. 3475. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the Secretary of Transportation to designate an authorized operator of the commercial driver's license information system, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Vice Chiefs Parity Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3508. A bill to provide for parity among the Vice Chiefs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Vice Chiefs Parity Act". SEC. 2. Grade of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3484. A bill to establish the Great Lakes Mass Marking Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act". S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 9. S. Res. 492. A resolution honoring the life of the First Lady Rosalynn Carter; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Book  more