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 ST

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 ST

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 ST

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 ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced the "Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act" on Dec. 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. H.R. 6697. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to carry out a pilot program to make grants to entities to develop gun safety technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and Don S. Beyer, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more ST

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 ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., introduced the "A Stronger Workforce for America Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6655. A bill to amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "No Regulation Through Litigation Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 7. H.R. 6667. A bill to provide limitations for Federal agencies entering into settlement agreements and consent decrees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Clay Higgins, R-La., Scott Perry, R-Pa., and Warren Davidson, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "American Investment Accountability Act" on Dec. 12, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 10. H.R. 6733. A bill to monitor United States investments in entities that are controlled by foreign adversaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 p more ST

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 ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the legislation on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3414. A bill to support United States investment opportunities, strengthen bilateral collaboration in addressing criminal elements operating in the Brazilian Amazon, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Definitions. SEC. 2. Identifying  more ST

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 ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building Act" on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 8. S. 3412. A bill to redesignate the Richard H. Poff Federal Building located at 210 Franklin Road Southwest in Roanoke, Virginia, as the ``Reuben E. Lawson Federal Building'', and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more ST