WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Foster Care Stabilization Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 756. A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration grant program to provide emergency relief to foster youth and improve pre-placement services offered by foster care stabilization agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, and Mary Gay Scanlon, D  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 755. A bill to encourage the development of specialized foster care programs designed specifically for large sibling groups, sibling groups with a wide age range, and sibling groups with complex needs; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, and Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa. * * *   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. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act" on Feb. 7, 2023. H.R. 856. A bill to provide paid family and medical leave to Federal employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Trust the Science Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 764. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Ja  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 744. A bill to address behavioral health and well- being among education professionals and other school staff; 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 fall within the juri  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. 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

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. 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

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

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced the "Guidance Out Of Darkness Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 890. A bill to increase access to agency guidance documents; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Clay Higgins, R-La., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Russell Fry, R-S.C., and Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced the "Homelessness and Behavioral Health Care Coordination Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 773. A bill to help persons in the United States experiencing homelessness and significant behavioral health issues, including substance use disorders, by authorizing a grant program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist State and local governments, Continuums of Care, community-based organizations that administer both hea  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Manufacturing Economy And National Security Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 774. A bill to establish an Office of Manufacturing Security and Resilience in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Susan Wild, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Manufacturing Ec  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 905. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to define intimate partner to include someone with whom there is or was a dating relationship, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  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 11 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 780. A bill to prohibit the receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary cities, 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 within the jurisdiction of the committe  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "No Social Security for Illegal Aliens Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 779. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to exclude from creditable wages and self-employment income wages earned for services by aliens illegally performed in the United States and self-employment income derived from a trade or business illegally conducted in the United States; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. An  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Telling Everyone the Location of data Leaving the U.S. Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 742. A bill to require that any person that maintains an internet website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that stores and maintains information collected from such website or application in the People's Republic of China to disclose that such information is stored and maintained in the People's Republic of China and whether the Chi  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., introduced the "Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 906. A bill to ensure consumers have access to data relating to their motor vehicles, critical repair information, and tools, and to provide them choices for the maintenance, service, and repair of their motor vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Warren   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 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 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. 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

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

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. 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. 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

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 889. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., and Daniel Kildee, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Broadband Gr  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. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 796. A bill to establish the Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., and Susan Wild, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supply Chain Mapping  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. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "China Exchange Rate Transparency Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 839. A bill to require the United States Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund to advocate for increased transparency with respect to exchange rate policies of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1.  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. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Inflation Reduction Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 812. A bill to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for cons  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "Building Resilient Supply Chains Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 762. A bill to establish the Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., and Susan Wild, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Building Resilient Supp  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "Supply Chain Health And Integrity for the Nation's Success Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 763. A bill to establish an Office of Manufacturing Security and Resilience in the Department of Commerce, to provide for a Department of Commerce assessment and strategy to counter threats to critical supply chains, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich  more

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

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., introduced the "Debt Explanation Before Taxwriters Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 846. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require the Secretary of the Treasury to appear before Congress before the debt limit is reached or extraordinary measures are taken to prevent default; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., and Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  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 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

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

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 825. A bill to prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Guy Reschenthaler,  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., introduced the "Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 826. A bill to establish a National Resilience Center of Excellence in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., and Robin Kelly, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supply Chain Security and Resil  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. 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 "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

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 767. A bill to enhance mental health and psychosocial support within United States development and humanitarian assistance programs; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and John Fet  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. 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