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U.S. Data on U.S. Soil Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 November 2023

Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2023.

United States · United States Congress · 9 November 2023

This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of America's veterans.

Stand with Israel Act

United States · United States Congress · 30 October 2023

State Border Defense Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 2023

Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman.

United States · United States Congress · 25 October 2023

This resolution (1) censures Representative Jamaal Bowman for knowingly causing a false fire alarm in an attempt to obstruct official proceedings of the House of Representatives, and (2) removes him from committee assignments.

Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 2023

This resolution calls on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during its October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution (1) condemns Hamas for attacking Israel, taking hostages, and for threats made against hostages; (2) demands that Hamas immediately release hostages; (3) recognizes that hostage-taking is a violation of international humanitarian law; and (4) expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their families.  

GAZA Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 October 2023

To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 October 2023

This bill terminates the presidential waiver of certain sanctions on Iran and the licenses issued by the Department of the Treasury that allowed for the transfer of previously blocked Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden Administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to restricted accounts in Qatar to facilitate the release of five U.S. citizens detained in Iran). Furthermore, the President may not exercise waiver authority related to certain accounts belonging to Iran.

Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2023 This bill allows married couples filing a joint tax return to apply the $2,500 limitation on the tax deduction for student loan interest separately to each spouse.

Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.

United States · United States Congress · 11 October 2023

This resolution states that the House of Representatives stands with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and condemns Hamas' brutal war against Israel. The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security, supports emergency resupply and certain other types of assistance to Israel, and urges full enforcement of sanctions against Iran to prevent Iran's funding of terrorist groups.

Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.

United States · United States Congress · 10 October 2023

This resolution states that the House of Representatives stands with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists, reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, and condemns Hamas' brutal war against Israel. The resolution also reaffirms the United States' commitment to Israel's security, supports emergency resupply and certain other types of assistance to Israel, and urges full enforcement of sanctions against Iran to prevent Iran's funding of terrorist groups.

Expressing the sense of Congress to encourage full participation of Taiwan in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 2023

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress to encourage Taiwan's full participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AEPC) forum. The concurrent resolution expresses the sense that the President of Taiwan should be formally invited to attend all AEPC leaders' events held in the United States. It also expresses the sense that the President of Taiwan should be invited to attend the AEPC leaders' summit in San Francisco, CA, this year.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting pay for Members of Congress and requiring legislation to reduce the national debt.

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2023

SAFER Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 September 2023

James R. Dominguez Memorial Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2023

James R. Dominguez Memorial Act of 2023 This bill designates the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, as the James R. Dominguez Border Patrol Checkpoint.

Define the Mission Act

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2023

Employee Business Expense Deduction Reinstatement Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 2023

Employee Business Expense Deduction Reinstatement Act of 2023 This bill reinstates the tax deduction for the itemized miscellaneous expenses of employees performing services in a trade or busines (the deduction is currently suspended for the period beginning in 2018 through 2025). The amount the an employee may take into account in computing the deduction is 85% of unreimbursed food, lodging, travel, or transportation expenses. The bill also lowers the threshold for the deduction to the extent its aggregate amount exceeds 1% (2% under current law).

Rape Kit Backlog Progress Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2023

Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 2023

Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for the salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employees who are required to work during a lapse in appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) in FY2024. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations to CBP for the salaries and expenses of agents of the U.S. Border Patrol and officers of the Office of Field Operations who are excepted from furlough (i.e., required to work) during a lapse in discretionary appropriations in FY2024. 

Recognizing September 21, 2023, as National Teach Ag Day and celebrating 75 years of the National Association of Agricultural Educators.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2023

This resolution supports the designation of National Teach Ag Day and recognizes the important role of agricultural education and the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Pay Our Troops Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2023

Pay Our Troops Act This bill provides continuing appropriations for military pay for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2024 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown). Specifically, the bill provides FY2024 continuing appropriations for the pay and allowances of (1) members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, who perform active service during the period; and (2) civilian employees and contractors of the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy) who are providing support to such members of the Armed Forces. If a government shutdown occurs, the bill provides the continuing appropriations until the earlier of (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2025. 

Supporting the designation of the week beginning September 24, 2023, as "National Source Water Protection Week".

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2023

This resolution supports the designation of National Source Water Protection Week.

Protect Children’s Innocence Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 2023

To require a study of the risk of space debris impacting a metropolitan area, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2023

To amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that the slaughter date, package date, freeze date, and country of origin be labeled on meat and poultry products.

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2023

This bill requires that meat and poultry labels include the slaughter date, package date, freeze date (for frozen products), and country of origin or U.S. state of origin.  Specifically, a meat or poultry product that fails to include this information on the label shall be deemed misbranded. (A misbranded food does not meet certain Department of Agriculture labeling requirements and may not be sold.) 

Condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms.

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 2023

This resolution condemns the actions of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for violating the Second Amendment to the Constitution and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms.

Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 2023

Collision Avoidance Systems Act of 2023 This bill allows for the use of a pulsating light system for vehicle braking. Specifically, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108 (Standard 108) must be deemed to allow for the use of a pulsating light system on covered vehicles (i.e., passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, trailers, and motorcycles). The Department of Transportation must issue regulations to update Standard 108 to (1) include performance-based standards for pulsating light systems, and (2) allow for the use of the systems on motor vehicles. As background, Standard 108 regulates all automotive lighting, signaling, and reflective devices. Under the bill, a pulsating light system includes a system for a high-mounted stop lamp in which the lamp pulses rapidly no more than four times and for no more than 1.2 seconds when the brake of the vehicle is applied and then converts to a continuous light (as a normal stop lamp) until the brake is released.

Life.Gov Act

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2023

Freedom to Breathe Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 2023

Freedom to Breathe Act This bill prohibits the imposition of mask mandates on airplanes, public transit, or schools through December 31, 2024.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 2023

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Education titled Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program and published on July 10, 2023. The rule creates a new income-driven repayment plan called the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.

Securing Women’s Independence For Today Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 25 August 2023

Less Talk More Action Water Modernization Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 18 August 2023

Fentanyl Crisis Research and Evaluation Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 August 2023

Fentanyl Crisis Research and Evaluation Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the fentanyl crisis, including with respect to the effects on government programs and finances.

Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 8 August 2023

Honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security.

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2023

This resolution acknowledges members of the Coast Guard for providing maritime border security and congratulates them on their service.

Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims.

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 2023

This resolution condemns Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners. It also urges the Biden Administration and U.S. allies to publicly condemn the massacre and to pressure Iran to provide information to the families of the victims.

ACES Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2023

Anti-CCP Espionage via Social Media Act of 2023 or the ACES Act of 2023 This bill requires certain actions related to ByteDance Ltd., the Chinese parent company of TikTok (a video-sharing mobile application). Specifically, the bill grants Executive Order 13942 the force and effect of law. That order prohibits certain transactions by any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States with ByteDance. The bill provides statutory authority for that prohibition and specifies exceptions. Further, the bill establishes enforcement procedures and penalties for related violations. The bill requires ByteDance, within 90 days of this bill's enactment, to divest itself of (1) any assets or property used to enable or support ByteDance's operation of the TikTok application in the United States, and (2) any data obtained or derived from TikTok application or Musical.ly application users in the United States. The bill outlines further requirements and procedures for such divestment. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) must review proposed sales or transfers by ByteDance to a third party. CFIUS may implement measures as necessary to verify compliance with the required divestment. CFIUS must review and issue a report to the President on the relationship of each covered U.S. business with ByteDance to determine the effects of such relationship on U.S. national security. The President may take actions to suspend or prohibit the relationship.

Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 2023

End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2023

End Birthright Citizenship Fraud Act of 2023 This bill limits birthright citizenship to certain individuals, whereas currently, nearly all individuals born in the United States are U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals at birth. Under this bill, an individual born in the United States shall receive U.S. citizenship and U.S. nationality only if the individual is born to a parent who at the time of the birth is a (1) U.S. national, (2) refugee, (3) lawful permanent resident, or (4) non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is performing active service in the Armed Forces. (All U.S. citizens are U.S. nationals, but some individuals, such as those born in an outlying U.S. possession, obtain U.S. nationality but not citizenship through birth, unless the individual is entitled to citizenship through some other means.)

Americans First OPT Reform Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2023

Americans First OPT Reform Act of 2023 This bill imposes limits on the Optional Practical Training Program. (The program provides an eligible F-1 student visa holder temporary employment authorization before or after completion of the student's studies, or both.) Under this bill, a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) may only participate in the program for four months with no extensions available. (Current rules generally allow an eligible individual to participate for up to one year with full-time employment; current rules also allow individuals with certain degrees to obtain a 24-month extension.) The bill also bars certain individuals from participating in the program, specifically an individual (1) with a degree or working in a sensitive field, or (2) who is employed by or otherwise affiliated with an entity owned or controlled by the Communist Party of China.

Safe Social Media Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2023

Safe Social Media Act This bill requires a study on the use of social media platforms among individuals under age 18. A social media platform is a public-facing website, internet application, or mobile internet application (e.g., social network, search engine, or email service) with at least 30 million active monthly users in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission must coordinate with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out the study, and the study must address matters such as frequency of usage, mental health effects linked to such usage, and policy recommendations.

SAVES Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 2023

American Meat Industry Protection Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 2023

American Meat Industry Protection Act of 2023 This bill prohibits federal funds from being used to support, directly or indirectly, the production, advancement, or enhancement of lab-grown meat (i.e., meat sourced from the cells of animals and artificially produced in a laboratory).

Secure our Borders from the CCP Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 2023

Secure our Borders from the CCP Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to deny an application for immigration benefits from certain individuals with connections to the Chinese government in certain instances, including if the applicant has made anti-capitalist public statements. Specifically, this bill applies to any non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is applying for immigration status based on the individual's relationship with (1) an employer or institution of higher education that receives funding from the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), or (2) an immediate family relation that is associated with the Chinese government or the CCP. For an application from such an individual, DHS must review for certain factors, including whether the individual has (1) been employed by the CCP or the Chinese government, (2) received any grants from the CCP or the Chinese government, (3) made any anti-capitalist or anti-American public statements, or (4) received any payments or reimbursements from the CCP or the Chinese government. If DHS determines that any such factors apply to the individual, DHS must deny the individual's application for an immigration benefit. If an individual lies on an application that is subject to review for these factors, that individual shall be subject to deportation and a fine of $5,000.

Deep State Accountability Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 2023

Deep State Accountability Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of Justice to appoint a special counsel to (1) investigate 51 individuals who signed a statement titled Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails and dated October 19, 2020; and (2) prosecute any violations by such individuals of a specified voting rights law or other unlawful conduct involving an abuse of power or knowingly engaging in election interference.

To rescind certain balances made available to the Internal Revenue Service and appropriate such amounts to the Department of State Passport Office.

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 2023

This bill rescinds amounts appropriated to the Internal Revenue Service for certain enforcement activities and departmental funding by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. It also appropriates funds to the Department of State passport office, to remain available until September 30, 2025 (a portion of such funds must be reserved for passport offices located in New York). Remaining funds must be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury for reduction of the national debt.

Protection of American Land Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 2023

Protection of American Land Act of 2023 This bill prohibits a foreign nation (including a foreign government official or state-sponsored entity) from owning certain property or establishing a law enforcement facility in the United States. The bill prohibits a foreign nation from purchasing or owning a building or land in the United States. Under the bill, foreign nations must transfer such properties to the federal government. The Department of the Treasury must provide market-rate compensation for returned property within two years of the bill's enactment. The bill also prohibits a foreign nation from establishing in the United States a facility that conducts security, espionage, acts of law enforcement, or surveillance on U.S. citizens.

National Emergency Expenditure Reporting Transparency Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 2023

ACE Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2023

American Confidence in Elections Act or the ACE Act This bill addresses election administration and security, campaign finance, and other related provisions. Specifically, the bill directs the Election Assistance Commission's (EAC's) Standards Board and Local Leadership Council to issue voluntary considerations for states about various aspects of election administration. Additionally, the bill  reduces certain election assistance payments for states and local jurisdictions that allow noncitizens to vote; requires states to provide designated congressional election observers with full access to observe the administration procedures of federal elections; prohibits federal agencies from using funds made available for salaries and expenses to solicit or enter into agreements with nongovernmental organizations to conduct voter registration or voter mobilization activities on the agency's property or website;   prohibits federal funds for election administration for states that allow ballot harvesting, with exceptions; establishes various requirements for elections in the District of Columbia; makes various changes to the EAC; and prohibits foreign nationals from making contributions or donations in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. The bill also establishes the Twentieth Amendment Section Four Panel, which must recommend to Congress model legislation to resolve any vacancy created by the death of a candidate in a contingent presidential or vice-presidential election. The bill makes changes to campaign finance, including by (1) repealing limits on coordinated party expenditures, and (2) prohibiting federal funds from being used to make payments in support of a congressional election campaign. It also makes changes to the Federal Election Commission.

The Fund Our Border Not The IRS Act of 2023

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 2023

Fund Our Border Not The IRS Act of 2023 This bill requires that unobligated amounts made available to the Internal Revenue Service under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 be transferred to pay expenses of Customs and Border Protection, for constructing and maintaining physical barriers along the southern U.S. border, and for other purposes relating to border security.