WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced legislation on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1275. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14091; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Paul Gosar, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. No Federal funds for Executive Order 14091. No Federal funds may be used to carry out Execu  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Build the Wall Now Act" on Feb. 14, 2023. H.R. 989. A bill to remove legal impediments preventing construction of a border barrier along the international border between the United States and Mexico, improve the construction requirements for such barrier, make previously appropriated funds available for constructing such barrier until expended, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Co  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Protect Minors from Medical Malpractice Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1276. A bill to protect children from medical malpractice in the form of gender transition procedures; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Education and the Workforce, Natural Resources, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Major Richard Star Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1282. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand eligibility to certain military retirees for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay or combat-related special compensation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Housing Accountability Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1281. A bill to provide standards for physical condition and management of housing receiving assistance payments under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Housing Accountability Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Standards for physical condition and management of housing re  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Black History Matters Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 971. A bill to direct the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to conduct a study on Black history education efforts in public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., James McGovern, D-Mass., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Lisa B  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced legislation on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1297. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chip Roy, R-Texas, Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Mike Johnson, R-La., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Rich McCormick, R  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1302. A bill to repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Sydney Kamlager  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., introduced the "Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 935. A bill to clarify protections related to sex and sex-segregated spaces and to activities under title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Marjorie Taylor Green  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Transparency in CFPB Cost-Benefit Analysis Act" on March 1, 2023. H.R. 1313. A bill to enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., Mike Flood, R-Neb., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Tom Emmer, R-Minn., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, John Rose, R-Tenn., Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Zach Nunn, R-  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "Strengthening Local Processing Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 945. A bill to amend the Poultry Products Inspection Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act to support small and very small meat and poultry processing establishments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Baird, R-Ind., and Ann Kuster, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stren  more