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. 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 "Big Biden Blunder Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2709. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to deliver a report on the economic effects of the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined  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. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., introduced the "Securing Aid For Every School Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2491. A bill to establish a grant program to improve school security, including by training and hiring veterans and former law enforcement officers as school safety officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be sub  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "China Technology Transfer Control Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2594. A bill to control the export to the People's Republic of China of certain technology and intellectual property important to the national interest of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently dete  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Memorial Exchange Program for Polish-American Defense Cooperation Act" on April 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2464. A bill to direct the Commander of United States Army Special Operations Command to seek to carry out a training program with special operations forces of the Polish Army; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Protecting Gold Star Spouses Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2496. A bill to provide interim appropriations for the Coast Guard Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefits Plans for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2022, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  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. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Simplify, Don't Amplify the IRS Act" on April 10, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2556. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve and promote transparency, efficiency and operational integrity of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Oversight and Accounta  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "America Works Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1581. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the supplemental nutrition assistance program; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Doug Lam  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 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. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Defund China's Allies Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2511. A bill to prohibit the availability of foreign assistance to certain countries that do not recognize the sovereignty of Taiwan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., and Barry   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. 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 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on April 3, 2023. The text of the joint resolution was released on April 25. H.J. Res. 50. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B); to the Committee on Financial Services. The resolution is  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. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Consumer Protection and Due Process Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1076. A bill to amend section 13 of the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide for equitable relief, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   more