WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2023" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 128. A bill to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. SEC. 4.  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. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "End Dark Money Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 142. A bill to repeal the restriction on the use of funds by the Internal Revenue Service to bring transparency to the political activity of certain nonprofit organizations; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Sarbanes, D-Md., James McGovern, D-Mass., Eleanor Norton, D-D.C., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., and Jill Tokuda, D-  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 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. 26 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., introduced the "Separation of Powers Restoration Act" on Jan. 11, 2023. H.R. 288. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, Ken Buck, R-Colo., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis.,  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. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "No Federal Funding for Teacher's Unions Act" on Jan. 9, 2023. H.R. 174. A bill to prohibit the provision of Federal funds to a labor organization the members of which are education professionals; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Bob Good, R-Va., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Barry Moore, R-Ala.,   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. 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. 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. 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. 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