WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced the "Birthright Citizenship Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6612. A bill to amend section 301 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify those classes of individuals born in the United States who are nationals and citizens of the United States at birth; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Chip Roy, R-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Bill   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Americas Regional Monitoring of Arms Sales Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6618. A bill to require the transfer of regulatory control of certain munitions exports from the Department of Commerce to the Department of State, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Norma Torres, D-Calif., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, introduced the "Preventing Aliens Through Rivers Or Land Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6619. A bill to prohibit the Department of Justice from bringing a civil action against a State under section 9 or 10 of the Act of March 3, 1899, for certain border security measures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Rural Uplift and Revitalization Assistance Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6621. A bill to provide technical assistance for geographically underserved and distressed areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural Uplift and Revitalization Assistance Act  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Fairness for 9/11 Families Technical Fix Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6624. A bill to amend the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act to provide rules for payments to Havlish Settling Judgment Creditors; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Thomas   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., introduced the "Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6934. A bill to protect the right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children as a fundamental right; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., John Rose, R-Tenn., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Clay Higgins, R-La., Tony Gonz  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-S.C., introduced the "Chinese Spy Balloon Assessment Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6625. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to submit a report about the effects on national security of the surveillance conducted by the People's Republic of China via the high-altitude surveillance balloon shot down in the airspace of the United States in February 2023, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Ser  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6614. A bill to amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 relating to licensing transparency; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Maintaining American Superio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Count Only Citizens Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6942. A bill to prevent congressional reapportionment distortions by requiring that, in the questionnaires used in the taking of any decennial census of population, a checkbox or other similar option be included for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the United States; to the Committee on Oversight a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Criminalize Fleeing from Immigration Enforcement Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6941. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit fleeing law enforcement officers enforcing immigration laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Clay Higgins, R-La., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Andy Harris, R-Md., Lauren Boebert, R-Co  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Mass Immigration Reduction Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6940. A bill to effect a moratorium on immigration; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Harris, R-Md., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Mike Collins, R-Ga., and Randy Weber, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mass Immigration Reduction   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "Return Excessive Migrants and Asylees to International Neighbors in Mexico Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6939. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to continue to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Nicole Malliotaki  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., introduced the "Preparing Leaders to Assess Needs for School Safety Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6613. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish Regional School Safety Development Centers to provide consultation for schools to develop or improve a school safety plan based on evidence-based best practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act" on Jan. 10, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 29. H.R. 6943. A bill to provide for individual property rights in likeness and voice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., and Robert J. Wittman, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 523. A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Herb Kohl; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., John  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Creating Obstructions Necessary To Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3576. A bill to authorize certain States to take certain actions on certain Federal land to secure an international border of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Te  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3568. A bill to amend chapter 3081 of title 54, United States Code, to enhance the protection and preservation of America's battlefields; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Cornyn, R-Te  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., introduced the "Federal Reserve Transparency Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 27. S. 3566. A bill to require a full audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks by the Comptroller General of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 27. S. Res. 521. A resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan's democratic institutions; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Christopher Coons, D-Del., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Pete Ricketts  more