WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "LEOSA Reform Act" on Jan. 13, 2023. H.R. 354. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, John H. Rutherfo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Jan. 11, 2023. H. Res. 26. A resolution expressing support for replacing the term "Thank you for your service" with "Thank you for our freedom"; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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 resolution i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., introduced the "Unleashing American Energy Act" on Jan. 13, 2023. H.R. 356. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a minimum number of oil and gas lease sales in certain areas, to prevent delays in oil and gas leasing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La., Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Michael Gu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced the "Protect the UNBORN Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 407. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement Executive order relating to reproductive health services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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 comm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced a joint resolution on Jan. 12, 2023. H.J. Res. 17. A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Augu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Freedom for Health Care Workers Act" on Jan. 25, 2023. H.R. 497. A bill to eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on health care providers furnishing items and services under certain Federal health care programs; 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 j  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., introduced the "Protecting Individuals With Down Syndrome Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. H.R. 461. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Clay Higgins, R-La., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Mary E. Miller, R-I  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "Defund Planned Parenthood Act" on Jan. 17, 2023. H.R. 371. A bill to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Andy Harris, R-Md., Mike Johnson, R-La., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., John Rose, R-Tenn., Michael Waltz  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., introduced the "Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act" on Jan. 17, 2023. H.R. 372. A bill to prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Mike Johnson, R-La., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., John Rose,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Teleabortion Prevention Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 421. A bill to prohibit chemical abortions performed without the presence of a healthcare provider, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Trent Kelly, R-Miss.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "GAS Act" on Jan. 12, 2023. H.R. 337. A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from banning gas-burning stoves; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Mark Amodei, R-Nev., T  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced the "Leaker Accountability Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 424. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for penalties for the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information by officers or employees of the Supreme Court, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Brian Babin, R-Texas. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced the "Leaker Accountability Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 425. A bill to amend the Revised Statutes of the United States to prevent the use of the legal system in a manner that extorts money from State and local governments, and the Federal Government, and inhibits such governments' constitutional actions under the first, tenth, and fourteenth amendments; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced a resolution on Jan. 25, 2023. H. Res. 56. A resolution electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives; considered and agreed to. * * * The text of the resolution: Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Comittee on Appropriations: Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Carter of Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Jan. 13, 2023. H. Res. 37. A resolution honoring Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on reaching the historic milestone of 103 years of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., David Scott, D-Ga., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Valerie Foushee, D-N.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, introduced the "SAVE Moms and Babies Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 427. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the approval of new abortion drugs, to prohibit investigational use exemptions for abortion drugs, and to impose additional regulatory requirements with respect to previously approved abortion drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshb  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 398. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from conducting or supporting any research involving human fetal tissue that is obtained pursuant to an induced abortion, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Jeff Du  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 399. A bill to clarify the primary functions and duties of the Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Troy Carter, D-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Amendment  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Jan. 24, 2023. H. Res. 54. A resolution affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improving learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, around the world; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., S  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on Jan. 20, 2023. H. Res. 51. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of January 22 through January 28, 2023, as "National School Choice Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Julia Letlow, R-La., Mark Green, R-Tenn., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Burgess  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Life at Conception Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 431. A bill to implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bob Good, R-Va., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Garret Graves, R-La., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Andrew S. Clyde, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. H.R. 484. A bill to repeal the natural gas tax; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Ron Estes, R-Kan., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Mike Carey, R-Ohio, Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Chip Roy, R-Texas, Glenn W. Thompson,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act" on Jan. 12, 2023. H.R. 343. A bill to prohibit United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Marjorie Taylor Gree  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Life on College Campus Act" on Jan. 20, 2023. H.R. 435. A bill to prohibit the award of Federal funds to an institution of higher education that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced a concurrent resolution on Jan. 25, 2023. H. Con. Res. 9. Concurrent resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism; to the Committee on Financial Services. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Scalise, R-La., Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Daniel Webster, R-Fla., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Ralph   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Strategic Production Response Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. S. 31. A bill to provide for the development and issuance of a plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, John Hoeven, R-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Jan. 23, 2023. S. 12. A bill to prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not citizens of the United States to vote in any election, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Rick Scott, R-Fla., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, John Kennedy, R-La., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., introduced the "Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments Act" Jan. 23, 2023. S. 26. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made to reporting of third party network transactions by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, John Hoeven, R-N.D., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., John Kennedy, R-La., John Barrasso, R-W  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., introduced the "Focus on the Mission Act" on Jan. 24, 2023. S. 27. A bill to prohibit the Department of Defense from requiring contractors to provide information relating to greenhouse gas emissions; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo.,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act" on Jan. 25, 2023. S. 78. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., James Risch, R-Idaho, James Lankford, R-Okla., John Thune, R-S.D., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tim Scot  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act" on Jan. 25, 2023. S. 62. A bill to prohibit taxpayer funded abortions; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., James Risch, R-Idaho, John Boozman, R-Ark., Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, John Hoeven, R-N.D., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mitt Romney, R-Utah  more