WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced the "Employee Rights Act " on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2700. A bill to reform the labor laws of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Bob Good, R-Va., Erin Houchin, R-Ind., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Dus  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Manufacturing API, Drugs, and Excipients in America Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2707. A bill to mitigate drug shortages and provide incentives for maintaining, expanding, and relocating the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, medical diagnostic devices, pharmaceuticals, and personal protective equipment in the United States, and for other purposes; to the  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Latonya Reeves Freedom Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2708. A bill to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Protect American Energy From China Act" on April 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2462. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for implementing or administering any provision of the memorandum of understanding reached between the Secretary of Energy and the Chinese Academy of Sciences; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., Doug   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Community Broadband Act" on April 10, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2552. A bill to amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and protect the ability of State and local governments, public-private partnerships, and cooperatives to provide broadband services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Nikema Williams, D  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., introduced the "Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1586. A bill to allow the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to use a fire retardant, chemical, or water for fire suppression, control, or prevention activities; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agr  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 26. H. Res. 281. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jahana  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., introduced the "Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2562. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to enter into appropriate arrangements with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution, and for other purposes; to the Com  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 309. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration has the authority to approve drugs for abortion care; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., C  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Safe Students Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2502. A bill to repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Bob  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 315. A resolution expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 the jurisdiction of the committee co  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2604. A bill to amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make improvements; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; references; severability. SE  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "School Meals Expansion Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2567. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act with respect to expanding community eligibility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Jared Huffman, D-Calif.,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 318. A resolution recognizing the importance of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea on October 1, 1953; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Young Kim, R-Calif., Ami Bera,  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2530. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be su  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., introduced the "Making Advances Kinetic Education, Research, and Skills Act" on April 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2475. A bill to direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants for, and support research on, the development of makerspaces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Takano, D-Calif., A. Drew Ferguson, R-G  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2539. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the new markets tax credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., A. Drew Ferguson, R  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 316. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 9, 2023, through April 15, 2023, as "National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., and Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Safe Step Act" on April 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2630. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1098. A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-A  more