WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2480. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on coverage under the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act of certain pelvic health services furnished during the postpartum period, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is  more

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 27 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 312. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as 'Second Chance Month'; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., and Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Second Chance Month". Whereas every   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Ensuring Safer Schools Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2541. A bill to prioritize the hiring and training of veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., introduced the "Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act" on April 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2797. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to require certification examinations for accredited investors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Equal Opportunity for All In  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 19, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 307. A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., and Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * Exp  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 310. A resolution condemning the inaction by the Islamic Republic of Iran in addressing the poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls, the Daughters of the Iranian Revolution; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., introduced the "Eliminating Paperwork for Startups Act" on April 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2611. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the Secretary of the Treasury to permit an election relating to property transferred in connection with services to be made in electronic form; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb.,   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2583. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand and expedite access to cardiac rehabilitation programs and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "BAH Restoration Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2537. A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to increase the basic allowance for housing inside the United States for members of the uniformed services; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Rick Larsen, D-Wa  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1068. A bill to ensure that State and local law enforcement officers are permitted to cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Te  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Hammers' Law " on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1085. A bill to provide authorization for nonpecuniary damages in an action resulting from a cruise ship voyage occurring on the high seas; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Hammers' Law". SEC. 2. Li  more