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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday April 30, 2023 ( 55 items )  

Rep. Allen Introduces Employee Rights Act
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

Rep. Arrington Introduces Limit, Save, Grow Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Limit, Save, Grow Act" on April 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 2811. A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, Appropriations, Oversight and Accountability, Education and the Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Rules, Transpo  more

Rep. Bacon Introduces Resolution to Recognize Sovereignty of Ukraine
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

Rep. Baird Introduces Resolution to Recognize Importance of Broadband in Rural Areas
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on April 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 317. A resolution recognizing the importance of broadband in rural areas throughout the United States and the critical need to invest in broadband expansion in an increasingly remote and digitally dependent world; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined   more

Rep. Biggs Introduces Ensuring United Families at the Border Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Ensuring United Families at the Border Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2580. A bill to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to clarify the standards for family detention, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Russell Fry, R-S.C., Bob Good, R  more

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Fair Manufactured Housing Lending Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Fair Manufactured Housing Lending Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2481. A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to include retailers of manufactured or modular homes in the definition of mortgage originator, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Raul M.   more

Rep. Cammack Introduces Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., introduced the "Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2706. A bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of mental or physical disability in cases of organ transplants; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., and Darrell Issa, R-  more

Rep. Carter Introduces School Security Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, introduced the "School Security Enhancement Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2483. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen school security; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "School Security Enhancement Act". SEC. 2. School security.  more

Rep. Castro Introduces Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Entrepreneurs Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Entrepreneurs Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2485. A bill to require certain recipients of funds for disadvantaged business enterprises to provide an analysis of efforts to expand opportunities available to disadvantaged business enterprises to participate in the DBE program; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosp  more

Rep. Clarke Introduces Supporting Safety Net Hospitals Act
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

Rep. Cohen Introduces Latonya Reeves Freedom Act
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

Rep. Coleman Introduces Employee Profit-Sharing Encouragement Act
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

Rep. Crenshaw Introduces Public Safety Officer Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act
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

Rep. Cuellar Introduces Bill to Designate Lance Corporal Espinoza, Lance Corporal Rodriguez & Sgt. Roberto Arizola Post Office Building
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, introduced legislation on April 20, 2023. The summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2754. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps.   more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Venture Smith Freedom Day
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

Rep. Donalds Introduces Big Biden Blunder Act
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

Rep. Donalds Introduces Protect American Energy From China Act
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

Rep. Drew Introduces Ensuring Safer Schools Act
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

Rep. Emmer Introduces CFPB Dual Mandate & Economic Analysis Act
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

Rep. Garcia Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Dolores Huerta Day
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

Rep. Green Introduces Financial Compensation for CFPB Whistleblowers Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Financial Compensation for CFPB Whistleblowers Act" on April 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2465. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide for whistleblower incentives and protection; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Financial Compensation for CFPB Whistleblowers Act". SEC. 2. Bureau whistleblower inc  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces America Works Act
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

Rep. Joyce Introduces Strengthening Community Care Act
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

Rep. Khanna Introduces Green New Deal for Health Act
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

Rep. Kim Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Kimchi Day
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

Rep. LaMalfa Introduces Forest Protection & Wildland Firefighter Safety Act
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

Rep. Larson Introduces America's Call To Improve Opportunities Now for National Service Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., introduced the "America's Call To Improve Opportunities Now for National Service Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1588. A bill to establish an AmeriCorps Administration to carry out the national and volunteer service programs, to expand participation in such programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Resolution on Iran's Inaction in Addressing Poisoning of Iranian Schoolgirls
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

Rep. Manning Introduces Resolution on FDA Authority to Approve Drugs for Abortion Care
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

Rep. Massie Introduces Safe Students Act
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

Rep. Meeks Introduces Joint Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution
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

Rep. Meng Introduces Resolution on 70th Anniversary of U.S.-Republic of Korea Mutual Defense Treaty
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

Rep. Mooney Introduces Improvement of Mapping, Addresses, Geography, Elevations & Structures Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Improvement of Mapping, Addresses, Geography, Elevations, and Structures Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2568. A bill to provide for improvements to National Flood Insurance Program rate maps, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Impro  more

Rep. Murphy Introduces Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Campus Free Speech Restoration Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2508. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that public institutions of higher education eschew policies that improperly constrain the expressive rights of students, and to ensure that private institutions of higher education are transparent about, and responsible for, their chosen speech policies;   more

Rep. Nehls Introduces Joint Resolution on EPA Rule on Control of Air Pollution From Motor Vehicles
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced a joint resolution on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the joint resolution was released on April 26. H.J. Res. 53. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.  more

Rep. Pfluger Introduces Safeguarding Women's & Children's Health Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Safeguarding Women's & Children's Health Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2570. A bill to require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safeguarding Women's an  more

Rep. Rutherford Introduces Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., introduced the "Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2620. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Firear  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety & Quality Care Act
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

Rep. Schneider Introduces United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Extension Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2531. A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 to extend the authority relating to cooperation between the United States and Israel on anti-tunnel defense capabilities; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for   more

Rep. Scholten Introduces Honoring Vocational Education Act
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

Rep. Sessions Introduces Bill to Amend Investment Advisers Act
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, introduced legislation on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2622. A bill to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to codify certain Securities and Exchange Commission no- action letters that exclude brokers and dealers compensated for certain research services from the definition of investment adviser, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ann Wag  more

Rep. Tenney Introduces New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act
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

Rep. Wagner Introduces Resolution to Encourage Expansion of Abraham Accords
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 311. A resolution encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The res  more

Rep. Weber Introduces Protect Against School Shootings Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "Protect Against School Shootings Act" on April 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2477. A bill to amend the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 to permit qualified law enforcement officers, qualified retired law enforcement officers, and persons not prohibited by State law from carrying a concealed firearm to carry a firearm, and to discharge a firearm in defense of self or others, in a school zone; to th  more

Rep. Weber Introduces Protect Our Children's Schools Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "Protect Our Children's Schools Act" on April 3, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2476. A bill to keep schools safe using unobligated Federal funds available to the Secretary of Education to respond to the coronavirus; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect Our Children's Schools Act". SEC. 2. Keeping schools saf  more

Rep. Weber Introduces School Resource Officer Compensation Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "School Resource Officer Compensation Act" on April 3, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2478. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an exclusion from gross income for compensation of certain school resource officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "School Resource Officer Compe  more

Rep. Weber Introduces Securing Our Schools Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "Securing Our Schools Act" on April 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2479. A bill to provide for safe schools and safe communities; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as   more

Rep. Williams Introduces Bill to Expand Research Report Exception
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced legislation on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2576. A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1933 to expand the research report exception to include reports about any issuer that undertakes a proposed offering of public securities; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Provision of research.  more

Rep. Williams Introduces Joint Resolution on Rule Submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection
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

Sen. Cruz Introduces Protect Our Children's Schools Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Protect Our Children's Schools Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1081. A bill to keep schools physically secure using unobligated Federal funds available to the Secretary of Education to respond to the coronavirus; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect Our Children's Schools Act". SEC. 2.  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces School Security Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "School Security Enhancement Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1083. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to strengthen school security; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "School Security Enhancement Act". SEC. 2. School security. Section 4104 of the Elementary and Secondary   more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Securing Our Schools Act
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Securing Our Schools Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1082. A bill to provide for safe schools and safe communities; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Securing Our Schools Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Nonprofit security grant program. SEC. 3. Securing sch  more

Sen. Cruz Introduces Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
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

Sen. Lee Introduces Advertising Middlemen Endangering Rigorous Internet Competition Accountability Act
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

Sen. Lee Introduces Consumer Protection and Due Process Act
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