WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on April 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 26. H. Res. 277. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Made  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Restaurant Revitalization Tax Credit Act" on April 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2575. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a partially refundable credit against payroll taxes for certain restaurants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  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 29 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Employee Profit-Sharing Encouragement Act" on April 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2628. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for executive compensation unless the employer maintains profit-sharing distributions for employees; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Al Green, D-Texas, and Ilh  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "Closing the Congressional Revolving Door Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2486. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit former Members and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress at any time after leaving office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Rules, for a period to be  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., introduced the "No Tax Dollars for First-Class Flights Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2589. A bill to prohibit the use of funds made available for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or other officer or employee of any office in the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Shor  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced the "Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2548. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect and disseminate information on concussion and traumatic brain injury among public safety officers; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2489. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to update the purpose of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Ralph Norman,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "CFPB Whistleblower Incentives and Protection Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2490. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide for whistleblower incentives and protection, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., and Bill Posey, R-Fla.   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Securing Access to Lower Taxes by Ensuring Deductibility Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2555. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the deduction for certain taxes, including State and local property and income taxes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Yo  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Green New Deal for Health Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2764. A bill to establish a Green New Deal for Health to prepare and empower the health care sector to protect the health and wellbeing of our workers, our communities, and our planet in the face of the climate crisis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and M  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 29 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Small Business Child Care Investment Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2602. A bill to allow nonprofit child care providers to participate in certain loan programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Busines  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 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution" resolution on April 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 26. H.J. Res. 52. A joint resolution to repeal and replace the Authorization for Use of Military Force; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   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. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced the "End Child Poverty Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2540. A bill to establish a universal child assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "End Child Poverty Act". SEC. 2. Universal child assistanc  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Safe Equitable Campus Resources and Education Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Ron Wyden, D  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Journalism Competition and Preservation Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1094. A bill to provide a temporary safe harbor for publishers of online content to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms regarding the terms on which content may be distributed; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Stev  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Advertising Middlemen Endangering Rigorous Internet Competition Accountability Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1073. A bill to amend the Clayton Act to prevent conflicts of interest and promote competition in the sale and purchase of digital advertising; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1086. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of a disability; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ta  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Cooper Davis Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1080. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require electronic communication service providers and remote computing services to report to the Attorney General certain controlled substances violations; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Chuck Grass  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1077. A bill to establish a home-based telemental health care demonstration program for purposes of increasing mental health and substance use services in rural medically underserved populations and for individuals in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Th  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