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

WASHINGTON, April 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. 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 13 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 886. A bill to amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on N  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. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 894. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for limitations on copayments for contraception furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act". SEC. 2. Limitation on c  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 871. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for the eligibility of Transportation Security Administration employees to receive public safety officers death benefits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  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 11 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Employee Bonus Protection Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 741. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide that an employee's "regular rate" for purposes of calculating overtime compensation will not be affected by certain additional payments; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Employee Bonus Protection Act". SEC. 2. Regular rate for ov  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Federally Integrated Species Health Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 872. A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to vest in the Secretary of the Interior functions under that Act with respect to species of fish that spawn in fresh or estuarine waters and migrate to ocean waters and species of fish that spawn in ocean waters and migrate to fresh or estuarine waters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resou  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 768. A bill to support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others pursuant to court orders for this purpose; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., and Julia Brownley, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  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. Ben Cline, R-Va., introduced the "Veterans Entrepreneurship Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 903. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to carry out a pilot program on issuing grants to eligible veterans to start or acquire qualifying businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Chris Pappas, D  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Feb. 7, 2023. H.R. 860. A bill to establish new ZIP Codes for certain communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Ken Buck, R-Colo., and Norma Torres, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Establishing new ZIP Codes. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of  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 13 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Presidential Tax Transparency Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 908. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the disclosure of tax returns of Presidents and Vice Presidents and certain candidates for President and Vice President, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Community Television Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 907. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., B  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 752. A bill to require SelectUSA to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign direct investment in semiconductor-related manufacturing and production; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing Semicond  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., introduced the "Guaranteeing Independent Growth Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 781. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the status of an independent contractor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Mike Garcia, R-Calif., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Tom McClintock,  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 13 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 874. A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to allow the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to finance vessel retrofit, repair, or similar work required for the vessel to be a vessel of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Ship Financin  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. 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 11 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Save America's Rural Hospitals Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 833. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for enhanced payments to rural health care providers under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each c  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif.,introduced the "Stop the Delta Tunnel Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 924. A bill to prohibit the Corps of Engineers from issuing a permit for the Delta Conveyance Project; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., and John Garamendi, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop the Delta Tunnel Act". SEC. 2. Prohibitio  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. 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

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 13 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Protect Camp Lejeune Victims Ensnared by Trial-Lawyer's Scams Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 925. A bill to amend the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 to appropriately limit attorney's fees; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect Camp Lejeune Victims Ensnared by Trial-lawyer's Scams Act" or the "Protect Camp Lejeun  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced the "Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 792. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jodey   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 981. A bill to authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Community reentry cente  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Pregnant Women in Custody Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 982. A bill to address the health needs of incarcerated women related to pregnancy and childbirth, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 jurisdiction of the committee conc  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, introduced the "Restoring Communities Left Behind Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 837. A bill to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program to help revitalize certain localities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Mark Takano, D-Calif., Debbie Dingell,  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 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

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting America's Meatpacking Workers Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 798. A bill to improve protections for meatpacking workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Oversight and Accountability, House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H. introduced the "Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 930. A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide for the establishment of a Ski Area Fee Retention Account, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi  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. 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 13 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 984. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., and Brad Finstad, R-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

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

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 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. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 746. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand certain rehabilitation programs for certain veterans with service-connected disabilities; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act" or   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. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Default Proceed Sale Transparency Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 817. A bill to improve the procedures of the national instant criminal background check system in the case of firearm transfers by federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers before the completion of the related criminal background check, and to provide for annual reports on default firearm transfers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The b  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 816. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.  more

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

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "American Teacher Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 882. A bill to provide grants to State educational agencies to support State efforts to increase teacher salaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Rosa  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced the "Independent and Objective Oversight of Ukrainian Assistance Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 855. A bill to provide for the independent and objective conduct and supervision of audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations funded with amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to Ukraine for military, economic, and humanitarian aid; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. 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. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Financing Lead Out of Water Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 726. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the private business use requirements for bonds issued for lead service line replacement projects; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.   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 "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. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Animal Freedom From Testing, Experiments, and Research Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 707. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the retirement of certain animals used in Federal research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., El  more

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

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. 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

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

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Pay Teachers Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 766. A bill to ensure that teachers are paid a livable and competitive salary throughout their career, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Alex Padilla, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Vote at Home Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 700. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federal elections, to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for automatic voter registration; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Chris Van Hollen,  more