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. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Fighting Trade Cheats Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 2667. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase civil penalties for, and improve enforcement with respect to, customs fraud, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., Frank J. Mrvan, D-Ind., and Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. * * *  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. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity Act" on April 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2460. A bill to provide for automatic renewal protections, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity Act". SEC. 2. Automatic renewal protections. SEC. 3. Enforcement   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 2665. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions under the Medicaid program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Diana DeGette, D-Colo., and Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas. * * * SE  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. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 26. H. Res. 278. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2023, as "Venture Smith Freedom Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2023, as "Venture Smith Freedom Day". Whereas, in  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 27 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2494. A bill to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, D  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 29 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Unlocking Capital for Small Businesses Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2590. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create a safe harbor for finders and private placement brokers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Unlocking Capital for Small Businesses Act of 2023". SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 26. H. Res. 279. A resolution supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Dolores Huerta; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Gwen Moore, D-Wis.  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The summary of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 314. A resolution acknowledging that the United States Supreme Court's decisions in the Insular Cases and the "territorial incorporation doctrine" are contrary to the text and history of the United States Constitution, rest on racial views and stereotypes from the era of Plessy v. Ferguson that have long been rejected, are contrary to  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Preparing Regulators Effectively for a Post-prohibition Adult-use Regulated Environment Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2598. A bill to establish a Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis to study a prompt and plausible pathway to the Federal regulation of cannabis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judicia  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pa., introduced the "Strengthening Community Care Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2559. A bill to extend funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  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 27 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 26. H. Res. 280. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 22, 2023, as "Kimchi Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Brian F  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "Plum Island National Monument Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1584. A bill to establish Plum Island, New York, as a national monument; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Plum Island National Monument Act". SEC. 2. Plum Island National Monument.  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protect Local Taxpayers Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2600. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the equitable treatment of political subdivisions contributing to State expenditures under the Medicaid program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., and Brandon Williams, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1.   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. 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. 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 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 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act" on April 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2795. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers with a multi-class stock structure to make certain disclosures in any proxy or consent solicitation material, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  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. 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. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on April 3, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 275. A resolution supporting the designation of Vaisakhi, April 14 of each year, as National Sikh Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., and David G. Vala  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 29 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., introduced the "Honoring Vocational Education Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2621. A bill to require the Bureau of the Census to add a new educational attainment category to the Current Population Survey; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., and Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  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 29 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., introduced the "DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2577. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 3, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 276. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 5, 2023, as 'Barth Syndrome Awareness Day'; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla. * * * Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following   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 27 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., introduced the "XXX" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2793. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to expand the ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Encouraging Public Offerings  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., introduced the "Increasing Investor Opportunities Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2627. A bill to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 to prohibit limitations on closed-end companies investing in private funds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Increas  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., introduced the "Infrastructure Expansion Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2542. A bill to preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., and Nick La  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