WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 879. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to remove the Andrew Jackson statue and marble base in Lafayette Square in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Protecting Kids from Candy-Flavored Drugs Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 757. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled substances for minors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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  more

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 13 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Heating and Cooling Relief Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 893. A bill to amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to increase the availability of heating and cooling assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "TCJA Permanency Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 976. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., David Joyce, R-Ohio, Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Carol Mille  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 977. A bill to repeal changes made by health care reform laws to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals; 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 provisio  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced the "Protecting Access to Medication Abortion Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 767. A bill to preserve access to abortion medications; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Andre Carson, D-Ind., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  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. 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. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 752. A bill to require SelectUSA to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and production; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing Semicond  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 911. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Thomas Kean Jr  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "Simplifying Grants Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 914. A bill to simplify the grant process for nonurbanized areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., Julia Letlow, R-La., Morgan Griffith, R-Va., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Michael Guest, R-Miss., John R. Car  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 790. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the firearm transfer tax, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Bill Posey, R-Fla., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Bil  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Freight Rail Assistance and Investment to Launch Coronavirus-era Activity and Recovery Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 838. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to encourage the replacement or modernization of inefficient, outdated freight railcars, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Sanford D.  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced the "Second Chance at Life Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 983. A bill to ensure that a woman seeking a chemical abortion is informed that it may be possible to reverse the intended effects of the abortion if the woman changes her mind, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Alex X. M  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced the "Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act" on Feb. 7, 2023. H.R. 862. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Guy Reschenthaler, R-  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. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 841. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to allow a surviving spouse of a Medal of Honor recipient to receive a special pension concurrently with dependency and indemnity compensation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Andre Carson, D-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 809. A bill to prohibit certain persons from purchasing agricultural real estate in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., introduced the "Global Investment in American Jobs Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 813. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, to conduct an interagency review of and report to Congress on ways to increase the global competitiveness of the United States in attracting foreign direct investment; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Summary: This bill req  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 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced the "Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 855. A bill to provide for the independent and objective conduct and supervision of audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations funded with amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to Ukraine for military, economic, and humanitarian aid; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced legislation on March 8, 2023. S. 718. A bill to establish the Federal Rainy Day Fund to control emergency spending; to the Committee on the Budget. * * * SECTION 1. Limitations on emergency spending. (a) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term "discretionary spending limit" has the meaning given that term in section 250(c) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 900(c)); (2) the term "emerge  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Human-Animal Chimera Prohibition Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 751. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain types of human-animal chimeras; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Human-Animal Chimera Prohibition Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Prohibition on certain human-animal chimeras. Part I of titl  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "No Taxpayer Funding for Health Centers Providing Abortion Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 750. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to prohibit health centers from providing abortions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Taxpa  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Reduce Exacerbated Inflation Negatively Impacting the Nation Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 715. A bill to require the Executive Office of the President to provide an inflation estimate with respect to Executive orders with a significant effect on the annual gross budget, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Responsible Budget Targets Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 772. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to set responsible budget targets; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. *** * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Responsible Budget Targets Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Establishing responsible budget targets.  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Connected Maternal Online Monitoring Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 712. A bill to identify and address barriers to coverage of remote physiologic devices under State Medicaid programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Todd Young, R-Ind., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., John Thune, R-S.D., and Jacky Ros  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 752. A bill to secure the dignity and safety of incarcerated women; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventing Vi  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 761. A bill to combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., To  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act" on March 7, 2023. S. 691. A bill to deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ted Cru  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "National Debt is National Security Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 742. A bill to establish limitations on the amount of debt issued by the United States which may be held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National Debt is Nat  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Preventing Child Sex Abuse Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 724. A bill to protect children against sexual abuse and exploitation, and for other purposes; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Todd Young, R-Ind., and Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventing Child Sex Abuse Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Sense of Congress. SEC. 3. Interstate chil  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Foster Youth and Driving Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 699. A bill to amend title VI of the Social Security Act to expand foster parent training and authorize new appropriations to support the obtainment of a driver's license; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Foster Youth and Driving Act". SEC. 2. Foster parent tra  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 722. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Susan M. Co  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced the "Sustainable Budget Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 743. A bill to establish a national commission on fiscal responsibility and reform, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sustainable Budget Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Establishment of commission. SEC. 3.  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 746. A bill to modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Mazie K. Hirono, D-H  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Federal Agency Performance Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 709. A bill to improve performance and accountability in the Federal Government, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Agency Performance Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Establishment of Strategic Reviews and Report  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Traveler's Gun Rights Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 741. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to define "State of residence" and "resident", and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., James Risch, R-Idaho, James Lankford, R-Okla., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Cynthia M. Lummis, R  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 694. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Repeal of excise tax o  more