WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "No SmartPay for Anti-2A Companies Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 100. A bill to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from awarding contracts for certain commercial payment systems under the SmartPay Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No SmartPay for Anti-2A Companies Act". SEC. 2. Prohibition on awarding contracts   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Thin Blue Line Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 130. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Garret Gra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced a concurrrent resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H. Con. Res. 4. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Buddy Carter, R-Ga., and Debbie Lesko,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced a concurrrent resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H. Con. Res. 2. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, and Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa * * * Expressing support for the N  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the "Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 277. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 137. A bill to require an accounting of certain property forfeited to the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Forfeited  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Hearing Protection Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 152. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove silencers from the definition of firearms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "NFA SBS Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 151. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled shotguns from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting American Energy Production Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 150. A bill to prohibit a moratorium on the use of hydraulic fracturing; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 bill is cosponsored by Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 149. A bill to prohibit the disbursement of Federal funds to State and local governments that allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any Federal, State, or local election; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andy Big  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced the "Health Care Providers Safety Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 286. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to health care providers to enhance the physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bill Foster, D-Ill., Sara Jacobs, D-Cal  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "CLEAN Congress Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 155. A bill to prohibit a single bill or joint resolution presented by Congress to the President from containing multiple subjects and to require the equal application of laws to Members of Congress; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Citizen Legislature Anti-Corrupti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "CLEAN Elections Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 157. A bill to require the use of independent nonpartisan commissions to carry out congressional redistricting and to require States to hold open primaries for elections for Federal office; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "CLEAN Public Service Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 158. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to terminate pensions for Members of Congress, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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 comm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Restoring Faith in Elections Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 156. A bill to ensure election integrity and security and enhance Americans' access to the ballot box by establishing consistent standards and procedures for voter registration and voting in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Securing Our Elections Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 154. A bill to ensure election integrity and security by establishing consistent photo identification requirements for voting in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing our Elections Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Requiring voters to provid  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Less is More Resolution" on Jan. 10, 2023. H. Res. 18. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the introduction or consideration of certain legislation that authorizes or makes appropriations of funds for a Federal program not previously authorized or funded, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H.J. Res. 7. A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Randy Weber, R-Texas, Scott Perry, R-Pa., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Claudia Tenney, R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced the "Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 293. A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the export or sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Ann Kuster, D-N.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 38. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Darrell Issa, R-Calif., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Tom McClintoc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 40. A bill to address the fundamental injustice, cruelty, brutality, and inhumanity of slavery in the United States and the 13 American colonies between 1619 and 1865 and to establish a commission to study and consider a national apology and proposal for reparations for the institution of slavery, its subsequent de jure an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H.Con. Res. 3. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., Mic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced the "Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 294. A bill to prohibit the United States Government from recognizing the Russian Federation's claim of sovereignty over any portion of the sovereign territory of Ukraine, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Heartbeat Protection Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 175. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Roger Williams, R-Texas, Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., Richard Hudson, R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced legislation on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 177. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to ensure nursing facilities report information on medical directors of such facilities; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concern  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced legislation on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 185. A bill to terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Scott Perry, R-Pa., and Bill Posey, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Terminating CDC requireme  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla. introduced the "Ceasing Age-Based Trucking Restrictions Act" on Jan. 10, 2023. H.R. 267. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide that the transportation of goods from a port of entry and another place within the same State as such port does not constitute interstate transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Ashley Hinson, R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., introduced the "Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 190. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate the exception for de minimis payments by third party settlement organizations with respect to returns relating to payments made in settlement of payment card and third party network transactions, as in effect prior to the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Care Packages for Our Heroes Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 299. A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to direct the United States Postal Service to establish rates of postage for packages shipped by priority mail from the United States to a foreign Army Post Office, Fleet Post Office, or Diplomatic Post Office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. B  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 192. A bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Brian Babin, R-Texas, and Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibiting voting by noncitizens in elections in District of Colum  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 10, 2023. H.J. Res. 14. A joint resolution amending title 36, United States Code, to direct the President to issue an annual proclamation establishing Democracy Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jason Crow, D-Colo., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Scott Peters, D-Calif., Donald M.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, D-Md., introduced the "SNAP Theft Protection Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 205. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide for the reissuance to households supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to replace benefits stolen by identity theft or typical skimming practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Pet Safety and Protection Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 208. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2023". SEC  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "COI Elimination Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 211. A bill to provide for the abolition of certain United Nations groups, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. introduced a concurrrent resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H. Con. Res. 7. Concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Scott Peters, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis. introduced a concurrrent resolution on Jan. 9, 2023. H. Con. Res. 5. Concurrent resolution expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Andrew R. G  more