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 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 11 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Securing American Families from Exploitation at the Border Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 761. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a grant program to reimburse individuals for loss or damage to property near the southern border of the United States caused by an individual illegally crossing the border, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in a  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Exposing Lewd Outlays for social Networking companies Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 870. A bill to submit to Congress a report on payments made by the Department of Justice to certain companies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Byron Donal  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. 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. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Preventive Health Savings Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 766. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 respecting the scoring of preventive health savings; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventive Health Savings Act". SEC. 2. Scoring of preventive health savings. * * * Summary: This bill req  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 829. A bill to provide for Federal and State agency coordination in the approval of certain authorizations under the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipe  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. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced legislation on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 769. A bill to designate the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler, Georgia as the official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, and Austin Scott, R-Ga. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, introduced the "Recruit and Retain Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 898. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds for recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Recruit and Retain Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Use of COPS grant funds for recruitment and retention of law e  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 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 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. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., introduced the "Troop Return Of Overdue Payment Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 828. A bill to direct the reinstatement of an individual involuntarily separated from an Armed Force solely on the basis of refusing to receive a vaccination against COVID-19; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Cory Mills, R-Fla., Mike Ezell, R-Miss., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, C. Scott Franklin,  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, introduced the "No Terrorists on U.S. Soil Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 979. A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 and the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 to extend certain expiring provisions of law relating to the detention of individuals at United States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James Moy  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. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, introduced the "Reinvesting In Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 913. A bill to modify the disposition of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues and to open Federal financial sharing to heighten opportunities for renewable energy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined b  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. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced legislation on March 10, 2023. H.R. 1543. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to ensure that the database relating to investigations under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 is language accessible, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Al Green, D  more

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

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 786. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an additional place for holding court for the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., and Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Additional places for holding court.  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 916. A bill to punish the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., and Doug Lamborn, R-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Felony Murder for   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Military Installations From Foreign Espionage Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 917. A bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review any purchase or lease of real estate near a military installation or military airspace in the United States by a foreign person connected to, or subsidized by, the Russian Federation, the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Dem  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, introduced the "Sgt. Fieldy Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 918. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the interment of military working dogs in any open national cemetery under the control of the National Cemetery Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sgt. Fieldy Act". SEC. 2. Interment of military working dogs in natio  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. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Rural Physician Workforce Production Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 834. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to support rural residency training funding that is equitable for all States, 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 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. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced legislation on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 836. A bill to redesignate Gravelly Point Park, located along the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington County, Virginia, as the Nancy Reagan Memorial Park, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Mike Carey, R-Ohio, Brian Babin, R-Tex  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 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. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "America Votes Act" on Feb. 7, 2023. H.R. 861. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of voting in an election for Federal office to meet such requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced the "Border Crisis Prevention Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 876. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform certain asylum procedures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Clay Higgins, R-La., Brian Babin, R-Texas, and Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Border Crisis Prevention Act of 2023".   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. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "Pressure Regulatory Organizations To End Chinese Threats to Taiwan Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 803. A bill to direct certain financial regulators to exclude representatives of the Peoples Republic of China from certain banking organizations upon notice of certain threats or danger, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequentl  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced legislation on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 899. A bill to terminate the Department of Education; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Chip Roy, R-Texas, Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., and Rich McCormick, R-Ga. * * * SECTION 1. Termination of the Department of Education. The Department of Ed  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 13 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 878. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to appoint an Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. United States leadership in aviation safety technology.  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Productivity Over Pronouns Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 985. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds in any program, project, or activity of any agency in the Executive Branch to provide principles, resources, or specific suggestions for gender neutral or inclusive language or inclusive communication principles to help inform an inclusive approach to carrying out any such program, project, and activity; to the Committee on   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. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Protect American Trade Secrets Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 844. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to allow an owner of a trade secret redress of the theft of trade secrets extraterritorially, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Steube, R-Fla., August Pfluger, R-Texas, and Rick Crawford, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  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. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Protect Social Security and Medicare Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 814. A bill to protect benefits provided under Social Security, Medicare, and any other program of benefits administered by the Social Security Administration or the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; to the Committee on Rules. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, and Maxwell Frost, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   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 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

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 "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. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on March 8, 2023. S. 695. A bill to repeal the provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that impose new information reporting requirements with respect to digital asset transfers; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Repeal of new information reporting requirements with respect to digital asset transfers. (a) In general.--The amendments made by section 80603 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jo  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 773. A bill to exempt from the Lacey Act and the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 certain water transfers between any of the States of Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Public Water Supply Invasive Species Compliance Act of 2023".  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Saving America's Vulnerable and Endangered Species Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 771. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to include a prohibition on the listing of a living nonnative species as a threatened species or an endangered species, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Saving America's Vulnerable and Endangered Sp  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., introduced the "Homeowner Flood Insurance Transparency and Protection Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 721. A bill to permit policyholders under the National Flood Insurance Program to elect to have previous premium rates remain in effect until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency satisfies certain conditions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens.  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. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Urban Waters Federal Partnership Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 702. A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * SECTI  more