WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Energy Resilient Communities Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 891. A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a grant program to improve the energy resilience, energy democracy, and security of communities, prioritizing environmental justice communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequentl  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "African American History Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 765. A bill to authorize the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to support African American history education programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lisa Blunt Rocheste  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "ESP Family Leave Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 770. A bill to establish eligibility requirements for education support professionals and school support staff under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 884. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for current year inclusion of net CFC tested income, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Bo  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop the Wait Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 883. A bill to amend titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the disability insurance benefits waiting period for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes; 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 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provision  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Taxpayer Research And Contributions Knowledge Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 885. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other Federal officials to compile into a searchable database information relating to Federal support for biomedical research and development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, the Judi  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Presidential Tax Transparency Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 908. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the disclosure of tax returns of Presidents and Vice Presidents and certain candidates for President and Vice President, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, introduced the "Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 782. A bill to prohibit the interference, under color of State law, with the provision of interstate abortion services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Becc  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Caring for All Families Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 789. A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to permit leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, or adult child, or another related individual, who has a serious health condition, and to allow employees to take, as additional leave, parental involvement and family wellness leave to participate in or attend their child  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting America's Meatpacking Workers Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 798. A bill to improve protections for meatpacking workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Oversight and Accountability, House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced the "Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 805. A bill to establish the Office of High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement in the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for con  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., introduced the "Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 807. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society; to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 juri  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 818. A bill to expand labor representation on State and local workforce development boards, to provide a definition of labor organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Jahana Hayes, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "American Teacher Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 882. A bill to provide grants to State educational agencies to support State efforts to increase teacher salaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Rosa  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Women's Health Protection Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 701. A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Amy Klobucha  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced the "Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 740. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 710. A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Bern  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "HCBS Access Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 762. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of, and expand access to, home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Fina  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 737. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end the tax subsidy for employer efforts to influence their workers' exercise of their rights around labor organizations and engaging in collective action; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Brian   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Good Jobs for Good Airports Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 753. A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cory Booker, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Paycheck Fairness Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 728. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jack Reed, D-R.I.,   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Data Care Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 744. A bill to establish duties for online service providers with respect to end user data that such providers collect and use; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Amy Klob  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Vote at Home Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 700. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federal elections, to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for automatic voter registration; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Chris Van Hollen,  more