WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced a resolution on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 23. H. Res. 955. A resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Raja Krish  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. 23 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on Dec. 11, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. H. Res. 920. A resolution disapproving of recommendations by the United Nations to reduce meat consumption in the United States; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Pregnant Students' Rights Act" on Jan. 9, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6914. A bill to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pregnant Students' Rights   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Conservation Innovation Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6867. A bill to create an Office of Conservation Innovation within the Natural Resources Conservation Service; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Conservation Innovation Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Office of Conservation In  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, introduced the "Protecting Women and Children Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6868. A bill to require the Attorney General to conduct a review and submit a report to the Congress on grant and other assistance programs of the Department of Justice to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Yadira C  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala. introduced the "Bring Americans Home Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 6123. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of State from requiring United States citizens who is evacuated by the Department of State or for which the Department of State provides government assisted departure from a crisis situation abroad to pay for the costs associated with such evacuation or departure; to the Committee on Foreign Affai  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. 23 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Pilot Program Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6876. A bill to require a pilot program on the participation of third-party logistics providers in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "China's Odious and Brutally Atrocious Labor Trafficking Supply Chain Act" on Dec. 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. H.R. 6909. A bill to ensure that goods made using or containing cobalt refined in the People's Republic of China do not enter the United States market under the presumption that the cobalt is extracted or processed with the use of child and forced labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo; to th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Caring for Grieving Families Act" on Oct. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5909. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to limit cost sharing for prenatal services in certain circumstances. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Caring for Grieving Families Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Limitin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act" on Dec. 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. H.R. 6877. A bill to amend section 1242 of the Food Security Act of 1985 to enhance and update conservation practice standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Streamlining C  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Tech to Save Moms Act" on July 27, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Jan. 24. H.R. 5066. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to evaluate, develop, and expand the use of technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models to improve maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Laur  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Connecting Oceania's Nations With Vanguard Exercises and National Empowerment Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3547. A bill to require the United States Government to assist in the establishment of national security councils in specified countries; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Chri  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. 26 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Finding Orphan-Disease Remedies With Antifungal Research and Development Act" on Jan. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 23. S. 3559. A bill to repeal programs relating to funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) In general.--This Act may be cited as the "Finding Orphan-disea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act" on Jan. 8, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3559. A bill to repeal programs relating to funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Unplug the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program Act". SEC. 2. Repeal  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3522. A bill to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 22. S. 3553. A bill to provide a retroactive effective date for the promotions of senior officers of the Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as a result of the suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Angus S. King Jr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced a resolution on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 16. S. Res. 499. A resolution acknowledging the lifetime of service of Sandra Day O'Connor to the United States as a successful Arizona State Senator, trailblazer, expert collaborator, educational advocate, and one of the great Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mark Kelly  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on Dec. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 22. S. Res. 512. A resolution designating November 2023 as "National Lung Cancer Awareness Month" and expressing support for early detection and treatment of lung cancer; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. * * * Designating November 2023 as "Natio  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