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GOVERNMENT - Bill Introductions Newsletter for 2024-02-11 ( 160 items )  
Del. Moylan Introduces Bill to Adjust Number of Cadets to Be Nominated to U.S. Military Academy (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced legislation on Dec. 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 31. H.R. 6638. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, adjust the number of cadets to be nominated to the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy, and United States Airforce Academy and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act shall be cited as the "Guam Service Academy Equality Act". more ST

Del. Norton Introduces Flood Prevention Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Flood Prevention Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7067. A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to allow the District of Columbia to receive Federal funding under such Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Flood Prevention Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Eligibility of District of Col more ST

Rep. Arrington Introduces Bill to Address Patent Thickets (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6986. A bill to address patent thickets; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Addressing patent thickets. more ST

Rep. Bean Introduces Cabinet Accountability & Transparency Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "Cabinet Accountability and Transparency Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6958. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require cabinet officials to notify Congress in the event such an official is temporarily unable to perform the functions and duties of their position, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Gonz more ST

Rep. Biggs Introduces Funding A Secure America Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Funding A Secure America Act" on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6995. A bill making continuing appropriations for the Armed Forces and certain Federal civilian personnel in the event of a Government shutdown during fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Er more ST

Rep. Biggs Introduces Ultrasound Informed Consent Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Ultrasound Informed Consent Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7031. A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Andy Harris, R-Md., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Alex X. Moo more ST

Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Student Visa Security Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Student Visa Security Improvement Act" on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6987. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to strengthen student visa background checks and improve the monitoring of foreign students in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Student Visa Security Improveme more ST

Rep. Blumenauer Introduces Bubble Tax Modernization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Bubble Tax Modernization Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7029. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove the differentiation between mead and low alcohol by volume wine for purposes of the tax imposed on wines; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Bubble Tax  more ST

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7002. A bill to provide for a wage differential program to support new nursing school faculty members; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Joyce, R-Ohio, Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., and Jen Kiggans, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Nurse Faculty more ST

Rep. Boyle Introduces Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., introduced the "Congressional Budget Office Data Sharing Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7032. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide the Congressional Budget Office with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive branch agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jodey C. Arrin more ST

Rep. Brownley Introduces Fix FEDVIP Age Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Fix FEDVIP Age Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6959. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that dependent children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * *  more ST

Rep. Burlison Introduces Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "Judicial Review Timeline Clarity Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7008. A bill to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to judicial review of a permit issued under such section, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci more ST

Rep. Calvert Introduces Woke Endowment Security Tax Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Woke Endowment Security Tax Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7033. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to apply a 6 percent excise tax on large endowments of certain private colleges and universities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Woke Endowment Security Tax Act of 2024" or the "WEST A more ST

Rep. Caraveo Introduces Abortion Care Capacity Enhancement & Support Services Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Abortion Care Capacity Enhancement and Support Services Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7059. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a grant program to increase capacity for providing abortion services and other sexual and reproductive health care, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Ve more ST

Rep. Caraveo Introduces Securing Airport Facilities for Enhanced Parking Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., introduced the "Securing Airport Facilities for Enhanced Parking Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7009. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Transportation to approve as allowable costs the expenses of certain security measures in a revenue producing parking lot under section 47119 of title 49, United States Code, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is more ST

Rep. Carey Introduces Mauritania TPS Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Mauritania TPS Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7034. A bill to designate Mauritania under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Mauritania to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by t more ST

Rep. Carter Introduces Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6960. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Emergency Medical Services for Children program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., John Joyce, R-Pa., and Kim Schrier, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may more ST

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Military Spouse Job Continuity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Military Spouse Job Continuity Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7060. A bill to make permanent the authority to reimburse members for spouse relicensing costs pursuant to a permanent change of station; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Norma Torres, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, and Del. Eleanor Holmes  more ST

Rep. Case Introduces Healing and Economic Advancement for Local businesses in Maui Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Healing and Economic Advancement for Local businesses in Maui Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7061. A bill to provide loans and other financial assistance to small businesses affected by the wildfires on Maui, and for other purpose; to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the  more ST

Rep. Chu Introduces Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7010. A bill to provide an incentive for States to extend child welfare support and services for youth through 21 years of age, and to allow youth to re-enter foster care after attaining 18 years of age, both without regard to the AFDC eligibility of their parents or legal guardians, and for other purposes; to the more ST

Rep. Chu Introduces Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6961. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for individuals with eating disorders under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subseque more ST

Rep. Ciscomani Introduces Bill to Designate Facility As "Sandra Day O'Connor Post Office" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced legislation on Jan. 17, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7011. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 209 Main Street in Duncan, Arizona, as the "Sandra Day O'Connor Post Office"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., and Raul M. Grijalva, D more ST

Rep. Curtis Introduces Bill on Natural Asset Companies (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced legislation on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7006. A bill to prohibit natural asset companies from entering into any agreement with respect to land in the State of Utah or natural assets on or in such land; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition. more ST

Rep. Curtis Introduces Bill to Amend References of Gilsonite to Asphaltite (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced legislation on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7004. A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to amend references of gilsonite to asphaltite; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, and Burgess Owens, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Mineral amendment to the Mineral Leasing Act. more ST

Rep. Curtis Introduces Rural Broadband Protection Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced the "Rural Broadband Protection Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7005. A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a vetting process for prospective applicants for high-cost universal service program funding; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rural B more ST

Rep. D'Esposito Introduces Jane's Law (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Jane's Law" on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6988. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the enforcement of certain court ordered property distributions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif.  more ST

Rep. D'Esposito Introduces Transit Emergency Relief Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced the "Transit Emergency Relief Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7012. A bill to modify the public transportation emergency relief program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Lori Chavez-D more ST

Rep. DelBene Introduces National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., introduced the "National Landslide Preparedness Act Reauthorization Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7003. A bill to amend the National Landslide Preparedness Act to reauthorize such Act; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as f more ST

Rep. Duarte Introduces Confidence in Clean Water Permits Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced the "Confidence in Clean Water Permits Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7013. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to the scope of national pollutant discharge elimination system permit discharge authorizations and the expression of effluent limitations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. more ST

Rep. Emmer Introduces Financial Stability Oversight Council Reform Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Financial Stability Oversight Council Reform Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6962. A bill to place the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research under the regular appropriations process, to provide for certain quarterly reporting and public notice and comment requirements for the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financi more ST

Rep. Eshoo Introduces Pediatric Cancer Drug Supply Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Pediatric Cancer Drug Supply Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6963. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into agreements with drug manufacturers to establish reserve supplies of covered pediatric cancer drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., and Kim Schrier, D-Wash.  more ST

Rep. Feenstra Introduces Death Tax Repeal Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Death Tax Repeal Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7035. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Tracey Mann, R-Kan.,  more ST

Rep. Finstad Introduces Farm & Food Cybersecurity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7062. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to periodically assess cybersecurity threats to, and vulnerabilities in, the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector and to provide recommendations to enhance their security and resilience, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct an annual cross-sector simu more ST

Rep. Fischbach Introduces Bill to Establish Limitations on Advanced Payments for Bus Rolling Stock (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced legislation on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6964. A bill to establish limitations on advanced payments for bus rolling stock, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Mike Rogers, R-Ala., and Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Limitations on advanced payments for bus rolling stock. more ST

Rep. Foster Introduces Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., introduced the "Strengthening Cybersecurity for the Financial Sector Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7036. A bill to amend the Federal Credit Union Act to modify requirements relating to the regulation and examination of credit union organizations and service providers, to provide the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency with the authority to regulate the provision of services provided to the Gove more ST

Rep. Foxx Introduces College Cost Reduction Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., introduced the "College Cost Reduction Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6951. A bill to lower the cost of postsecondary education for students and families; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., and Brandon Williams, R-N. more ST

Rep. Frost Introduces Epinephrine's Pharma Inflated Price Ends Now Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Epinephrine's Pharma Inflated Price Ends Now Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6965. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish requirements with respect to cost sharing for epinephrine injectors under group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage more ST

Rep. Gallagher Introduces Go Pack Go Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Go Pack Go Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6966. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 and title 17, United States Code, to provide greater access to in-State television broadcast programming for cable and satellite subscribers in certain counties; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determine more ST

Rep. Gallagher Introduces Sturgeon Protected & Exempt From Absurd Regulations Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Sturgeon Protected and Exempt From Absurd Regulations Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7037. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to exclude certain populations of the lake sturgeon from the authority of such Act; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stu more ST

Rep. Garcia Introduces Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7038. A bill to provide a guaranteed income for older youth who have exited foster care; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., and Barbara Lee, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act". SEC. 2. Guar more ST

Rep. Garcia Introduces Safe Airspace for Americans Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Safe Airspace for Americans Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6967. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish procedures and reporting requirements for incidents relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountab more ST

Rep. Golden Introduces Block Foreign-Funded Political Ads Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, introduced the "Block Foreign-Funded Political Ads Act" on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6996. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require broadcasting stations, providers of cable and satellite television, and online platforms to make reasonable efforts to ensure that political advertisements are not purchased by a foreign national; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill i more ST

Rep. Good Introduces Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act" on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6989. A bill to amend an Act of Congress approved June 8, 1940, with respect to emergency permits for rights-of-way, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act". SEC. 2. Licenses or permits to owners of adjacent lands. more ST

Rep. Harder Introduces Bringing More Therapists to the Valley Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Bringing More Therapists to the Valley Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6968. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to give marriage and family therapists participating in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program the option of completing a postgraduate degree clinical training program that is accredited by the State in which the program is located in li more ST

Rep. Houlahan Introduces Bill to Procure Statue of Benjamin Franklin for Placement in Capitol (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced legislation on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6969. A bill to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the Capitol; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Susan Wild, D-Pa., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., De more ST

Rep. Hoyle Introduces Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., introduced the "Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6970. A bill to provide rental vouchers for the homeless, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 c more ST

Rep. Hudson Introduces Protect Medicaid Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Protect Medicaid Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7014. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for the administrative costs of providing health benefits to individuals who are unauthorized immigrants; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., and Ken Calvert, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1 more ST

Rep. Hunt Introduces Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, introduced the "Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6971. A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately initiate removal proceedings for aliens whose visas are revoked on security or related grounds; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mandatory Removal Proceedings Act". SEC. 2. Mandatory initiati more ST

Rep. Jason Smith Introduces Tax Relief for American Families & Workers Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7024. A bill to make improvements to the child tax credit, to provide tax incentives to promote economic growth, to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States, to provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters, to m more ST

Rep. Johnson Introduces Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Stronger Communities Through Better Transit Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7039. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish a program to provide grants to eligible recipients for eligible operating support costs of public transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., more ST

Rep. Kaptur Introduces Opioid Settlement Accountability Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, introduced the "Opioid Settlement Accountability Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6956. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from treating any Medicaid-related funds recovered from one or more pharmaceutical companies or drug distributors with respect to opioid litigation as an overpayment under such title, and for other purposes; to the more ST

Rep. Kiggans Introduces Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the "Securing Chain of Command Continuity Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6972. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require an Executive agency whose head is a member of the National Security Council to notify the Executive Office of the President, the Comptroller General of the United States, and congressional leadership of such head becoming medically incapacitated within 24 hours, a more ST

Rep. Kim Introduces Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment & Safety Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Restoring Our Unopened Trails for Enjoyment and Safety Act" on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6994. A bill to require the reopening of covered recreation sites closed due to a natural disaster, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of su more ST

Rep. Kim Introduces Review the Expansion of Government Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Review the Expansion of Government Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7030. A bill to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to periodically review final rules issued by the Commission and to amend the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission  more ST

Rep. LaHood Introduces Digital Trade for Development Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Digital Trade for Development Act" on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6990. A bill to modify the bases for ineligibility for countries to benefit from the Generalized System of Preferences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Digital Trade for Development Act". SEC. 2. Modifications to authority to designate cou more ST

Rep. LaLota Introduces COPS on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization & Parity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "COPS on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization and Parity Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6973. A bill to permit COPS grants to be used for the purpose of increasing the compensation and hiring of law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Young Kim, R-Calif., and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D more ST

Rep. LaLota Introduces Disaster Contract Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Disaster Contract Improvement Act" on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6997. A bill to establish an advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Sh more ST

Rep. Landsman Introduces Bill on Pregnancy Centers (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, introduced legislation on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7063. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being made available to any pregnancy center that diverts people from accessing comprehensive and timely medical care from licensed medical professionals; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. No Federal funding for pregnancy centers that divert from medical care. more ST

Rep. Langworthy Introduces Creating Access to Rural Employment & Education for Resilience & Success Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7015. A bill to amend the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program of the Department of Agriculture; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., John Du more ST

Rep. LaTurner Introduces Bill to Designate Outpatient Clinic As "Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., introduced legislation on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6991. A bill to designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Wyandotte County, Kansas City, Kansas, as the "Captain Elwin Shopteese VA Clinic"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Ron Estes, R-Kan., and Tracey Mann, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Designation of Captain Elwi more ST

Rep. Lawler Introduces Undetectable Firearms Reauthorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Undetectable Firearms Reauthorization Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7040. A bill to extend the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 for 10 years; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Undetectable Firearms Reauthorization Act". SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF THE UNDETECTABLE FIREARMS ACT  more ST

Rep. Lee Introduces Partnering Aspiring Teachers with High-need Schools to Tutor Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Partnering Aspiring Teachers with High-need Schools to Tutor Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7016. A bill to establish a grant program for innovative partnerships among teacher preparation programs, local educational agencies, and community-based organizations to expand access to high-quality tutoring in hard-to-staff schools and high-need schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on E more ST

Rep. Lee Introduces Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7041. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a corporate tax rate increase on companies whose ratio of compensation of the CEO or other highest paid employee to median worker compensation is more than 50 to 1, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib more ST

Rep. Levin Introduces Bill on Health Care Insurance Premiums Tax Credit (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7017. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to take certain Medicare premiums of household members into account in determining the health care insurance premiums tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Certain Medicare premiums of household members taken into  more ST

Rep. Lieu Introduces Glue Trap Prohibition Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Glue Trap Prohibition Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7018. A bill to prohibit the sale and use of glue traps for the trapping of rodents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Glue Trap Prohibition Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Prohibitions r more ST

Rep. Luetkemeyer Introduces Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7019. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address disclosures by directors, officers, and principal stockholders of foreign private issuers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A more ST

Rep. Maloy Introduces Hydropower Delivery Rate-reduction Offset Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, introduced the "Hydropower Delivery Rate-reduction Offset Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6974. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration to reduce rates for firm electric service customers due to shortfalls in generation from certain Bureau of Reclamation hydroelectric facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit more ST

Rep. Mann Introduces Fair Assistance & Impartial Treatment of Help In Small Business Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced the "Fair Assistance and Impartial Treatment of Help In Small Business Act" on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6998. A bill to ensure equal treatment for certain faith-based organizations in certain Small Business Administration programs; to the Committee on Small Business. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fair Assistance and Impartial Treatment of Help In Small Business Act more ST

Rep. Mann Introduces Reining in Federal Licensing Enforcement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced the "Reining in Federal Licensing Enforcement Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7042. A bill to reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Mike Ezell, R-Miss., Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, David Rouzer, R-N.C., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Tim  more ST

Rep. Matsui Introduces Emergency Reporting Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Emergency Reporting Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7043. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to issue reports after activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System and to make improvements to network outage reporting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Sho more ST

Rep. Matsui Introduces Mapping America's Pharmaceutical Supply Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Mapping America's Pharmaceutical Supply Act" on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6992. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a list of essential medicines, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mapping America's Phar more ST

Rep. McClain Introduces Great Lakes Mapping Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced the "Great Lakes Mapping Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7020. A bill to direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct high-resolution mapping of the lakebeds of the Great Lakes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Hillary Scholten, D-Mich more ST

Rep. McClain Introduces Woman's Right To Know Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced the "Woman's Right To Know Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7044. A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion are notified, before giving informed consent to receive an abortion, of the medical risks associated with the abortion procedure and the major developmental characteristics of the unborn child; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ronny Jackso more ST

Rep. Meuser Introduces Holding Prosecutors Accountable Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "Holding Prosecutors Accountable Act" on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6999. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to require reports about the prosecution of certain offenses for recipients of Byrne grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Holding Prosecutors Accountable Act". S more ST

Rep. Miller Introduces Pregnancy Center Support Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Pregnancy Center Support Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7045. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for contributions to qualifying pregnancy centers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Jim Banks, R-Ind., and Bruce Weste more ST

Rep. Moolenaar Introduces Supporting Farm Operations Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Supporting Farm Operations Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7046. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to modify the implementation of the adverse effect wage rate for H-2A nonimmigrants; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Tim Walberg, R-Mich., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., and Frank D.  more ST

Rep. Mooney Introduces Bill to Designate Courthouse As "Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced legislation on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6975. A bill to designate the United States courthouse located at 500 West Pike Street in Clarksburg, West Virginia, as the "Irene M. Keeley United States Courthouse", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Irene M. Keeley United States Court more ST

Rep. Moore Introduces Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6953. A bill to establish comprehensive, annual congressional budgeting; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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. The bi more ST

Rep. Moore Introduces Farmers' Market Expansion Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced the "Farmers' Market Expansion Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7064. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to include the provision of tree nuts (including shelled tree nuts) under the seniors farmers' market nutrition program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. more ST

Rep. Moore Introduces Fiscal State of the Nation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Fiscal State of the Nation Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6952. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for a joint meeting of the Congress to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General of the United States regarding the audited financial statement of the executive branch, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the C more ST

Rep. Moore Introduces Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced the "Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6976. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pr more ST

Rep. Nadler Introduces Independent Drug Value Assessment Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., introduced the "Independent Drug Value Assessment Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6977. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a demonstration project for the development and publication of independent value assessments for drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more ST

Rep. Napolitano Introduces Priority for Water Supply & Conservation Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Priority for Water Supply and Conservation Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7065. A bill to include water supply and water conservation as a primary mission of the Corps of Engineers in planning, designing, constructing, modifying, operating, and maintaining water resources development projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill more ST

Rep. Neguse Introduces Bill on Mitigation of Drug Threats (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced legislation on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6979. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit to small businesses for research activities related to the mitigation of certain drug threats; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Don Bacon, R-Neb., David Trone, D-Md., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz. * * *  more ST

Rep. Neguse Introduces Combating Online Fentanyl Trafficking Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Combating Online Fentanyl Trafficking Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6978. A bill to establish incentive pay for positions requiring specialized skills to combat fentanyl trafficking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Combating Online Fen more ST

Rep. Nehls Introduces Directing Our Country's Transfer of Residency Slots Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Directing Our Country's Transfer Of Residency Slots Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6980. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the reallocation of unused waivers of the foreign residency requirement for certain J-visa holders; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Don Davis, D-N more ST

Rep. Newhouse Introduces Defending Against Manipulative Negotiators Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "Defending Against Manipulative Negotiators Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7066. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to allow or study the breach or alteration of the Lower Snake River dams or implement the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Cathy McMorr more ST

Rep. Owens Introduces Water Quality Criteria Development & Transparency Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, introduced the "Water Quality Criteria Development and Transparency Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7021. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to the procedure for the development of water quality criteria, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi more ST

Rep. Palmer Introduces Retirement Freedom Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., introduced the "Retirement Freedom Act" on Jan. 12, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 6993. A bill to allow individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A benefit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Retirement Freedom Act". SEC. 2. Allowing individuals to choose to opt out of the Medicare part A benefit. more ST

Rep. Panetta Introduces Scheduling Tianeptine & Analogues Now to Defend Against Emerging Opioids Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Scheduling Tianeptine and Analogues Now to Defend Against Emerging Opioids Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7068. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide for the scheduling of tianeptine as a schedule III substance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined more ST

Rep. Peltola Introduces Bill to Provide Equitable Treatment for People of Village Corp. (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, introduced legislation on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7022. A bill to provide equitable treatment for the people of the Village Corporation established for the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Findings. SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Waiver of core township requirement for certain land. SEC. 4. Selection outside exterior sele more ST

Rep. Perry Introduces Defund Davos Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "Defund Davos Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7047. A bill to prohibit funding for the World Economic Forum; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., and Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Defund Davos Act". SEC.  more ST

Rep. Pfluger Introduces No Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "No Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7048. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify provisions relating to assistance by States, and political subdivisions of States, in the enforcement of Federal immigration laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Fu more ST

Rep. Raskin Introduces Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Preventing Private Paramilitary Activity Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6981. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit unauthorized private paramilitary activity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., An more ST

Rep. Rouzer Introduces Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced the "Nationwide Permitting Improvement Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7023. A bill to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to codify certain regulatory provisions relating to nationwide permits for dredged or fill material, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Nationw more ST

Rep. Roy Introduces Bill on COVID-19 Vaccination Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7049. A bill to repeal the Department of Veterans Affairs directive relating to the COVID-19 vaccination program for Veterans Health Administration health care personnel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Mary E more ST

Rep. Rutherford Introduces Investing in Uniformed Division Leadership Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., introduced the "Investing in Uniformed Division Leadership Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6955. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the positions of the Chief and Assistant Chief of the Uniformed Division of the United States Secret Service are within the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponso more ST

Rep. Salinas Introduces Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, & Treatment Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., introduced the "Gambling Addiction, Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6982. A bill to authorize the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use to award formula grants to the States to address gambling addiction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Gambling Addiction,  more ST

Rep. Salinas Introduces Peer Support for Firefighters Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., introduced the "Peer Support for Firefighters Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7069. A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to expand permissible uses of assistance to firefighters grant funds relating to behavioral and mental health, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii. * * * SECT more ST

Rep. Schneider Introduces Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7050. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the substance use disorder crisis; 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 Spe more ST

Rep. Scott Introduces Bill to Designate Facility As "Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., introduced legislation on Jan. 11, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6983. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15 South Valdosta Road in Lakeland, Georgia, as the "Nell Patten Roquemore Post Office"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Henry C. John more ST

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Designate Federal Building As "Virginia Smith Federal Building" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced legislation on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6984. A bill to designate the Federal building located at 300 E. 3rd Street in North Platte, Nebraska, as the "Virginia Smith Federal Building", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Mike Flood, R-Neb. * * * SECTION 1. Virginia Smith Federal Building. more ST

Rep. Smith Introduces Restoring Sovereignty & Human Rights in Nicaragua Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6954. A bill to reauthorize and amend the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act of 2018 and the Reinforcing Nicaragua's Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judicia more ST

Rep. Smith Introduces United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7025. A bill to extend and authorize annual appropriations for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom through fiscal year 2026; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., and Henry Cuel more ST

Rep. Smucker Introduces Debt-to-GDP Transparency & Stabilization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6957. A bill to require that the President's annual budget submission to Congress and any concurrent resolution on the budget include the ratio of the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on R more ST

Rep. Stanton Introduces Wildfire Response Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced the "Wildfire Response Improvement Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7070. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a review of the criteria for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of certain mitigation projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. * *  more ST

Rep. Stauber Introduces Reducing Permitting Uncertainty Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Reducing Permitting Uncertainty Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7026. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify when the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency has the authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site under section 404 of such Act, and for oth more ST

Rep. Steil Introduces Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced the "Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act" on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7000. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit more ST

Rep. Steube Introduces Safeguarding Charity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Safeguarding Charity Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7027. A bill to amend title 1, United States Code, to clarify that certain tax exemptions are not treated as Federal financial assistance; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Ben Cline, R-Va., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, and Randy Weber, R-Texas.  more ST

Rep. Stevens Introduces Bill to Make Disaster Loans for Damages Caused By Power Outages (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced legislation on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7071. A bill to amend section 7(b) of the Small Business Act to make disaster loans available for damages caused by prolonged power outages, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. * * * SECTION 1. Small business disaster loans for prolonged power outages. more ST

Rep. Tenney Introduces Parity for Child Exploitation Offenders Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Parity for Child Exploitation Offenders Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7051. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to revise recidivist penalty provisions for child sexual exploitation offenses to uniformly account for prior military convictions, thereby ensuring parity among federal, State, and military convictions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The more ST

Rep. Tenney Introduces Unborn Child Support Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Unborn Child Support Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7052. A bill to amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that child support for unborn children is collected and distributed under the child support enforcement program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Ben Cline, R-Va., John Moole more ST

Rep. Thompson Introduces Orphan Well Grant Flexibility Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Orphan Well Grant Flexibility Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7053. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to address measuring methane emissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Orphan Well Grant Flexibility Act of 2024". SEC. 2. Pr more ST

Rep. Tiffany Introduces Wabeno Economic Development Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., introduced the "Wabeno Economic Development Act" on Jan. 16, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 4. H.R. 7001. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to Tony's Wabeno Redi- Mix, LLC, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Wabeno Economic Development Act". S more ST

Rep. Tiffany Introduces Wabeno Economic Development Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., introduced the "Wabeno Economic Development Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7072. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System land in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest to Tony's Wabeno Redi- Mix, LLC, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined b more ST

Rep. Tonko Introduces Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7054. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air or seawater, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership more ST

Rep. Torres Introduces Keeping Our Promise Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Keeping Our Promise Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 5. H.R. 7028. A bill to authorize the issuance of visas and admission of certain aliens, and their derivatives, who were selected to apply for diversity immigrant visas but were unable to be issued such visas or be admitted to the United States as a result of certain Presidential Proclamations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Jud more ST

Rep. Trone Introduces BOP Release Card ID Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "BOP Release Card ID Act" on Jan. 11, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 2. H.R. 6985. A bill to require the Bureau of Prisons to issue identification documents to prisoners being released from Federal custody, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry Moore, R-Ala., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Kelly Armstrong, R-N. more ST

Rep. Valadao Introduces Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7055. A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nev., Mike La more ST

Rep. Wild Introduces Access to Family Building Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., introduced the "Access to Family Building Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7056. A bill to prohibit the limitation of access to assisted reproductive technology, and all medical care surrounding such technology; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Access to Family Building Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Findings and purpose. SEC. 4. Acc more ST

Rep. Williams Introduces Border Security Reserve Fund Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced the "Border Security Reserve Fund Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7058. A bill to establish a Border Security Reserve Fund to be used by border States and the U.S. Border Patrol to invest in border security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Border Security Reserve Fund Act". SEC. 2. Border Security R more ST

Rep. Williams Introduces Evaluating Financial Impacts of Illegal Immigration Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced the "Evaluating Financial Impacts of Illegal Immigration Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 6. H.R. 7057. A bill to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to report to Congress annually on the threat illegal immigration poses to the financial stability of the United States and recommendations on mitigating such threat, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SE more ST

Rep. Williams Introduces State of Texas Operational Protections Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced the "State of Texas Operational Protections Act" on Jan. 22, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. H.R. 7074. A bill to affirm the State of Texas's right to implement operational protections along the southern border, to authorize the State to construct a physical border wall in areas where the international border is not adequately protected with physical barriers, and to allow reimbursement from the Federal Government more ST

Sen. Blackburn Introduces Woman's Right To Know Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Woman's Right To Know Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3609. A bill to ensure that women seeking an abortion are informed of the medical risks associated with the abortion procedure and the major developmental characteristics of the unborn child, before giving their informed consent to receive an abortion; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsore more ST

Sen. Braun Introduces Medicare Transaction Fraud Prevention Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Medicare Transaction Fraud Prevention Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3630. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish a pilot program for testing the use of a predictive risk-scoring algorithm to provide oversight of payments for durable medical equipment and clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cospons more ST

Sen. Brown Introduces Distribution Transformer Efficiency & Supply Chain Reliability Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3627. A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to require a certain efficiency level for certain distribution transformers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Bill Hager more ST

Sen. Brown Introduces Mauritania TPS Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Mauritania TPS Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3618. A bill to designate Mauritania under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Mauritania to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mauritania TPS Act of 2024". S more ST

Sen. Butler Introduces Bill to Designate Outpatient Clinic As "Delphine Metcalf-Foster VA Clinic" (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3614. A bill to designate the outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Vallejo, California, as the "Delphine Metcalf-Foster VA Clinic"; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Designation of Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Vallejo, California. more ST

Sen. Coons Introduces Federal Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Federal Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3615. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to remove carbon dioxide directly from ambient air or seawater, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal more ST

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Critical Minerals Security Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Critical Minerals Security Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3631. A bill to require reports on critical mineral and rare earth element resources around the world and a strategy for the development of advanced mining, refining, separation, and processing technologies; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Todd Young, R-Ind., A more ST

Sen. Cortez Masto Introduces Inaugural Committee Transparency Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Inaugural Committee Transparency Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3616. A bill to require additional disclosures relating to donations to the Presidential Inaugural Committee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Edwa more ST

Sen. Cortez Masto Introduces Medicare Mobility Crisis Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Medicare Mobility Crisis Improvement Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3628. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve mobility crisis under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Medicare Mobility Crisis Improvement Act ". SEC. 2.  more ST

Sen. Cramer Introduces Unborn Child Support Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced the "Unborn Child Support Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3622. A bill to amend part D of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that child support for unborn children is collected and distributed under the child support enforcement program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Steve Daine more ST

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Access to Family Building Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Access to Family Building Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3612. A bill to prohibit the limitation of access to assisted reproductive technology, and all medical care surrounding such technology; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short t more ST

Sen. Durbin Introduces Promoting Dental Health Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Promoting Dental Health Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3597. A bill to reauthorize programs relating to oral health promotion and disease prevention; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promoting Dental Health Act". SEC. 2. Reauthorization of pr more ST

Sen. Hagerty Introduces Preventing Illicit Finance Through Partnership Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Preventing Illicit Finance Through Partnership Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3603. A bill to establish an information-sharing pilot program to combat the illicit use of crypto assets; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventing Illicit Finance Through Partnership Act  more ST

Sen. Hassan Introduces Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3621. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish nonvisual accessibility standards for certain devices with digital interfaces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short  more ST

Sen. Hyde-Smith Introduces Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced the "Let Pregnancy Centers Serve Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3611. A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the longstanding authority of States to use funds made available under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to fund life-affirming services to empower pregnant women to choose life for their babies instead of abortion, and for other pur more ST

Sen. Hyde-Smith Introduces Pregnancy Center Support Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced the "Pregnancy Center Support Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3610. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for contributions to qualifying pregnancy centers; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac more ST

Sen. Kelly Introduces Ban Corporate PACs Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Ban Corporate PACs Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3599. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to limit the authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds utilized for political purposes, including the establishment or operation of a political committee, to nonprofit corporations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administra more ST

Sen. Lee Introduces Abortion Is Not Health Care Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Abortion Is Not Health Care Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3607. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of the deduction for medical expenses; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., John  more ST

Sen. Lee Introduces Bill to Amend References of Gilsonite to Asphaltite (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced legislation on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3596. A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to amend references of gilsonite to asphaltite; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Mineral amendment to the Mineral Leasing Act. more ST

Sen. Lee Introduces Guaranteeing the Unborn Access to Respect and Dignity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Guaranteeing the Unborn Access to Respect and Dignity Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3619. A bill to amend chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, to prohibit the use of Coast Guard funds and facilities to perform abortions and to prohibit the provision of travel and transportation allowances to obtain abortions; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. S more ST

Sen. Lee Introduces Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3624. A bill to restrict the availability of Federal funds to organizations associated with the abortion industry; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., James Lankford, R-Okla., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Tim Scott, R-S.C. more ST

Sen. Lee Introduces Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Protecting Life in Health Savings Accounts Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3608. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Marco Rubio, R-F more ST

Sen. Merkley Introduces Research for Healthy Soils Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Research for Healthy Soils Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3623. A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to include as a high- priority research and extension area research on microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D- more ST

Sen. Murkowski Introduces Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced the "Cape Fox Land Entitlement Finalization Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3617. A bill to provide equitable treatment for the people of the Village Corporation established for the Native Village of Saxman, Alaska, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more ST

Sen. Padilla Introduces Emergency Vehicle & Community Planning Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Emergency Vehicle and Community Planning Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3605. A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to develop guidelines and best practices for local evacuation route planning, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. * more ST

Sen. Padilla Introduces National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3606. A bill to reauthorize the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National Earthquake  more ST

Sen. Peters Introduces Conforming Procedures for Federal Task & Delivery Order Contracts Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Conforming Procedures for Federal Task and Delivery Order Contracts Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3626. A bill to clarify task and delivery order solicitation and contract requirements; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Conforming Procedures for F more ST

Sen. Peters Introduces Improving Federal Building Security Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Improving Federal Building Security Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3613. A bill to require Facility Security Committees to respond to security recommendations issued by the Federal Protective Service relating to facility security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Shor more ST

Sen. Rounds Introduces Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Financial Stability Oversight Council Improvement Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3601. A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes; to the Com more ST

Sen. Rubio Introduces Parity for Child Exploitation Offenders Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Parity for Child Exploitation Offenders Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3629. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to revise recidivist penalty provisions for child sexual exploitation offenses to uniformly account for prior military convictions, thereby ensuring parity among Federal, State, and military convictions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill more ST

Sen. Rubio Introduces Safeguarding Charity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Safeguarding Charity Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3604. A bill to amend title 1, United States Code, to clarify that certain tax exemptions are not treated as Federal financial assistance; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, James Lankford more ST

Sen. Rubio Introduces Teamwork for Employees & Managers Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3600. A bill to enable an employer or employees to establish an employee involvement organization to represent the interests of employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit more ST

Sen. Sanders Introduces Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3620. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a corporate tax rate increase on companies whose ratio of compensation of the CEO or other highest paid employee to median worker compensation is more than 50 to 1, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Ma more ST

Sen. Schatz Introduces Biliteracy Education Seal & Teaching Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3595. A bill to award grants to States to establish or improve, and carry out, Seal of Biliteracy programs to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language, and early language programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill more ST

Sen. Scott Introduces Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act" on Jan. 17, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3602. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to penalize false communications to cause an emergency response, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more ST

Sen. Scott Introduces Protect Small Business & Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act" on Jan. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Feb. 7. S. 3625. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide small businesses with additional time to file beneficial ownership information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect Small Bus more ST

Sen. Scott Introduces Scheduling for Community Health & Easy Data to Understand for Legislators to Evaluate Services Act (10)
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