WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Make Russia Pay Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 892. A bill to transfer seized Russian assets to a Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Fund and to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to use amounts in the Fund for humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Ron Estes, R-Kan., and Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1  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. 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. Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced the "Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 792. 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 Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jodey   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "IRS Funding Accountability Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 888. A bill to provide accountability for funding provided to the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Treasury under Public Law 117-169; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 commit  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. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 824. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income and Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat benefits for telehealth services offered under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Reduce Russian Uranium Imports Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 763. A bill to prohibit the importation into the United States of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in the Russian Federation or by a Russian entity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., James Risch, R-Idaho, Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Chr  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. 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 "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. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 758. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect personally identifiable information, and for other purposes; considered and passed. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Moving Americans Privacy Protection Act". SEC. 2. Protect  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "National Advisory Council on Indian Education Improvement Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 749. A bill to ensure that the National Advisory Council on Indian Education includes at least 1 member who is the president of a Tribal College or University and to require the Secretaries of Education and Interior to consider the National Advisory Council on Indian Education's reports in the preparation of budget materials; to the Committee on H  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "Network Equipment Transparency Act" on March 7, 2023. S. 690. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to evaluate and consider the impact of the telecommunications network equipment supply chain on the deployment of universal service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Shelley Mo  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 698. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to designate certain Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, and to submit a report to Congress justifying such designations in accordance with section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  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. 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. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Reverse Entry for Migrant Offenders and Violence Expulsion Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 733. A bill to clarify that convictions for kidnapping or sexual abuse are grounds for inadmissibility and deportability under the Immigration and Nationality Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., James Lankford, R-Okla., and Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats That Risk Information & Communications Technology Act" on March 7, 2023. S. 686. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to review and prohibit certain transactions between persons in the United States and foreign adversaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Tammy Baldwin,   more