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Bill Introductions Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday April 16, 2023 ( 51 items )  

Del. Norton Introduces Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act
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

Rep. Barragan Introduces Energy Resilient Communities Act
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

Rep. Bowman Introduces African American History Act
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

Rep. Bowman Introduces Heating & Cooling Relief Act
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

Rep. Buchanan Introduces TCJA Permanency Act
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

Rep. Carter Introduces Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 830. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Diana   more

Rep. Casten Introduces ESP Family Leave Act
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

Rep. Clarke Introduces Ellie's Law
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Ellie's Law" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 902. A bill to provide for further comprehensive research at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke on unruptured intracranial aneurysms; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Troy Carter, D-La., David Trone, D-M  more

Rep. Cole Introduces Firearm Lockbox Protection Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., introduced the "Firearm Lockbox Protection Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 771. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the secure storage of a licensed firearm possessed by a Federal judge, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
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

Rep. Doggett Introduces Stop the Wait Act
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

Rep. Doggett Introduces Taxpayer Research & Contributions Knowledge Act
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

Rep. Eshoo Introduces Presidential Tax Transparency Act
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

Rep. Fletcher Introduces Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
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

Rep. Franklin Introduces Simplifying Grants Act
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

Rep. Garcia Introduces Bill to Require Paid Rest Breaks For Construction Employees
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced legislation on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 785. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require paid rest breaks for certain construction employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Katie Porter, D-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Al Green,  more

Rep. Gooden Introduces Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 788. A bill to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Randy  more

Rep. Hageman Introduces Protecting Our Wealth of Energy Resources Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Protecting Our Wealth of Energy Resources Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 923. A bill to prohibit the President from issuing moratoria on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction  more

Rep. Hinson Introduces Repealing Illegal Freedom & Liberty Excises Act
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

Rep. Issa Introduces American Music Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "American Music Fairness Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 791. A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to provide fair treatment of radio stations and artists for the use of sound recordings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Tom McClintock, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--Thi  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Supreme Court Ethics Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Supreme Court Ethics Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 927. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for a code of conduct for justices and judges of the courts of the United States, establish an ethics investigations counsel, and require disclosure of recusals; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sup  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal & Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 926. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for a code of conduct for justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., and David N. Cicilline, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

Rep. Joyce Introduces Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 795. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of grant amounts for providing training and resources for first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and purchasing such containment devices for use by first responde  more

Rep. Khanna Introduces Farm System Reform Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Farm System Reform Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 797. A bill to place a moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations, to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to require country of origin labeling on beef, pork, and dairy products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the S  more

Rep. McGovern Introduces Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act
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

Rep. McHenry Introduces Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act
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

Rep. Morelle Introduces Sergeant Gary Beikirch Medal of Honor Act
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

Rep. Newhouse Introduces Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act
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

Rep. Rutherford Introduces Protect & Serve Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., introduced the "Protect and Serve Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 743. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Jared Golden, D-Maine, Pete Stauber, R-Minn., and C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

Rep. Sanchez Introduces Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 845. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in troubled title I schools to reduce the dropout rate; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Danny K. Davis, D  more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 820. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to publish a list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by the Commission and that have certain foreign ownership, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Ro Khanna  more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces Protecting School Milk Choices Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting School Milk Choices Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 819. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act with respect to the types of milk offered under the school lunch program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Claudi  more

Rep. Tenney Introduces No Chinese Communist SURPRISE Parties Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "No Chinese Communist SURPRISE Parties Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 747. A bill to require issuers filing annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission to disclose whether the issuers have connections with the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Ch  more

Rep. Tenney Introduces Stop Communist Construction of Public Infrastructure Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Stop Communist Construction of Public Infrastructure Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 748. A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the distribution of Federal funds to certain entities related to the People's Republic of China for certain public works projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Dean Phillips, D  more

Rep. Tenney Introduces Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 749. A bill to prohibit the provision of Federal funds to certain entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Turn Off Federal Funding of Threatening Entities that Thwart American Prosperity Ac  more

Rep. Torres Introduces Bill on First Responders Training
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 849. A bill to require the Department of Defense to share best practices with, and offers training to, State and local first responders regarding how to most effectively aid victims who experience trauma-related injuries; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Department of Defense provision of training and information for first responders regarding aid for victims of trauma-related  more

Rep. Torres Introduces Bill to Study Efficacy of Extreme Risk Protection Orders On Reducing Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 850. A bill to direct the Attorney General to conduct a study on the efficacy of extreme risk protection orders on reducing gun violence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Study on extreme risk protection orders. Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Attorney General, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Justice Ass  more

Rep. Torres Introduces Investing in Safer Traffic Stops Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Investing in Safer Traffic Stops Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 852. A bill to direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program for civilian traffic violation enforcement; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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   more

Rep. Torres Introduces Iron Pipeline Review Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Iron Pipeline Review Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 851. A bill to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to report on firearms trafficking along the I-95 corridor; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Iron Pipeline Review Act". SEC. 2. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives report on firearms trafficking along the I-95 corridor.  more

Rep. Torres Introduces Safer Heat Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Safer Heat Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 823. A bill to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a consumer product safety standard for portable electric heating devices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safer Heat Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Consumer product safety standa  more

Rep. Wasserman Schultz Introduces Prime Minister Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Prime Minister Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 987. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the late Prime Minister Golda Meir and the 75th anniversary of the United States-Israel relationship; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

Rep. Wilson Introduces American Teacher Act
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

Rep. Wilson Introduces Revoking Entry Granted to Iranian Mullahs & Elites Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced the "Revoking Entry Granted to Iranian Mullahs and Elites Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 869. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to review whether certain Iranian officials are eligible for entry into the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

Rep. Wittman Introduces Independent & Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act
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

Res. Comm. Gonzalez-Colon Introduces Empowering Nonprofits Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., introduced the "Empowering Nonprofits Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 787. A bill to require executive agencies to reduce cost-sharing requirements for certain grants with certain nonprofit organizations 25 percent, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Amata Radewagen, R-A.S., Darren Soto, D-Fla., and Del. Gregorio Sablan, D-N.M. * *  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Women's Health Protection Act
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

Sen. Casey Introduces HCBS Access Act
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

Sen. Casey Introduces Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 760. A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to authorize mandatory funding for the Health Food Financing Initiative; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Healthy Food Financin  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Good Jobs for Good Airports Act
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

Sen. Murray Introduces Paycheck Fairness Act
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

Sen. Warner Introduces Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats That Risk Information & Communications Technology Act
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