WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. H. Res. 925. A resolution recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2023; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind. * * * Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2023. Whereas each December, the House of Represen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6920. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to include training regarding financial protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in certain financial literacy training programs for members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Save Our Seniors Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 21. H.R. 6853. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide to Congress information on payments from the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Promoting Responsible Oversight To Eliminate Communist Teachings for Our Kids Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6816. A bill to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. H. Res. 921. A resolution honoring the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Ryan Zinke, R-Mon  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., introduced the "Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6687. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Baird, R-Ind., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Dusty Johnso  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Oct. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5947. A bill to provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Mark Alford, R-Mo., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Brandon Williams  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Debt Commission Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6927. A bill to establish a commission on national debt and fiscal reforms; to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Farm Equipment Safety Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6878. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to exempt nonroad engines and vehicles that are used for agricultural purposes from the emission standards of that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Farm Equipment Safety Act". SEC. 2. Exemption  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Farm Freedom to Repair Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6879. A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide for the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of certain digital electronic agricultural equipment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Farm Freedom to Repair Act". SEC. 2. Diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "ATF Accountability Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3529. A bill to provide procedures for appealing certain Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives rulings or determinations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Cindy  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "CTE Awareness Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3537. A bill to require the Secretary of Education to disclose information about career and technical education and funding under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, and require FAFSA applications to include a career and technical education acknowledgment; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3548. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Tina Smith, D-Minn., and John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo. *   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Think Differently About Education Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3536. A bill to amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to require notification with respect to individualized education program teams, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Think Differently about Educatio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 508. A resolution recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2023; considered and agreed to. * * * Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2023. Whereas, each December, the Senate recognizes the positive contributions of interscholastic athletic administrators; Whereas the Senate r  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Close the Shadow Banking Loophole Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3538. A bill to address applications for deposit insurance submitted by industrial banks to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Mike   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3523. A bill to end unemployment payments to jobless millionaires; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act of 2023". SEC.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Protect American Gun Exporters Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3531. A bill to prohibit actions to carry out the Department of Commerce's pause in the issuance of new export licenses for certain exports under the Commerce Control List; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cynthia  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "Streamlining More Accessible, Reliable and Transparent Educational Resources for Debt Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3524. A bill to establish an interactive online dashboard to improve public access to information about student loan forgiveness programs, repayment programs, and repayment plans; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "Tyler's Law" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3519. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as a routine procedure for patients experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced legislation on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3557. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prepare a report that outlines a plan for completing a review of approved opioid analgesic drugs that considers the public health effects of such opioid drugs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3528. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to establish the position of Coordinator for Disabled Small Business Concerns within the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on Dec. 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 513. A resolution recognizing December 17 as "Wright Brothers Day" and commemorating the 120th anniversary of the first powered flight; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Thom Tillis, R-N.C., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * Recognizing Decembe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. S. Res. 500. A resolution designating November 8, 2023, as "National First-Generation College Celebration Day"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher Coons, D-Del.,  more