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. 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

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Green Energy for Federal Buildings Act " on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2703. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to update the Federal purchase requirement to ensure the use of 100 percent renewable energy by 2050, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Green Energy for Federal   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Green Federal Fleet Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2704. A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from purchasing or leasing new vehicles that are not zero-emission vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Green Federal Fleet Act". SEC. 2. Prohibition on the purchase or lease of v  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 306. A resolution directing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to conduct a study and issue a report about ways to increase the accessability of live broadcasts of floor proceedings of the House of Representatives to individuals without cable or satellite television, and for other purposes; to the Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2705. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Federal Advisory Committee on Women in Aviation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Women in Aviation Advisory Board Act". SEC. 2. Federal ad  more

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

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Central Coast Heritage Protection Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2545. A bill to designate certain Federal land in the State of California as wilderness; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., and Jared Huffman, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  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 29 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, introduced legislation on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2546. A bill to provide for the development and implementation of economic defense response teams; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Economic defense response teams. (a) Pilot program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President, acting thro  more

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

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. Tom Cole, R-Okla., introduced the "Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2547. A bill to amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to extend funding for special diabetes programs for Indians; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Special Diabetes Progra  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Filer Voter Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2629. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat certain tax return preparers as voter registration agencies under such Act for purposes of distributing voter registration application forms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means,   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 29 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Community Broadband Act" on April 10, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2552. A bill to amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and protect the ability of State and local governments, public-private partnerships, and cooperatives to provide broadband services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Nikema Williams, D  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "XXX" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2554. A bill to identify certain roads in the vicinity of Beale Air Force Base, Travis Air Force Base, and Sierra Army Depot, California, as defense access roads for purposes of the defense access roads project under title 10, United States Code; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. * * * SECTI  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. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Raising the Annual Income of Servicemembers by Enhancing Minimum Base Pay Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2591. A bill to adjust the minimum rate of basic pay for members of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Raising the Annual Income of Servicemembers by Enhancing Minimum Base Pay Act" or the "RAISE Min  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 29 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Safe Schools Act" on April 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2592. A bill to allow States and local educational agencies to use any remaining COVID-19 elementary and secondary school emergency relief funds for school security measures; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe Schools Act". SEC. 2. Additional fund  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Strengthening School Security for Students Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2495. A bill to require State educational agencies to hire and train school resource officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Foreign  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced the "Coast Guard Authorization Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2741. A bill to authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered by the Coast Guard; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Daniel Webster, R-Fla., and Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short  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. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., introduced the "Medicaid VBPs for Patients Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 2666. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to codify value-based purchasing arrangements under the Medicaid program and reforms related to price reporting under such arrangements, 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   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop PG&E Price Gouging During Emergencies Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2596. A bill to prohibit natural gas price gouging after a disaster, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stop PG&E Price Gouging During Emergencies Act". SEC. 2. Prohibition on unconscionable pricing of natural gas duri  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation Federal Recognition Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2498. A bill to extend Federal recognition to the Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Nor Rel Muk Wintu Nation Federal Recognition Act". SEC. 2. Federal recognition.  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 29 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Personal Health Investment Today Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1582. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Brian Fitz  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. 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. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., introduced the "Prohibiting Parental Secrecy Policies In Schools Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1585. A bill to require a State receiving funds pursuant to title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to implement a State policy to prohibit a school employee from conducting certain social gender transition interventions; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 308. A resolution condemning former President Donald J. Trump's call to defund the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., and Wiley Nickel, D-N.C. * * * Condemning former President Donald J. Trump's call to "defund" t  more

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

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. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 26. H. Res. 281. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jahana  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2501. A bill to repeal Public Law 107-40; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act". SEC. 2. Congressional finding. SEC. 3. Repeal of Public Law 107-40.  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., introduced the "Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2562. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to enter into appropriate arrangements with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution, and for other purposes; to the Com  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. 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

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. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2604. A bill to amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make improvements; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; references; severability. SE  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 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 29 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Choices for Stranded Passengers Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2617. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require air carriers to provide passengers experiencing a delay or cancellation with alternative transportation on another air carrier; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Choices for S  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Federal Aviation Administration Engagement and Transparency Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2618. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the response time of the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to requests from Members of Congress, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Tax Fairness for Disaster Victims Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2619. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a lookback rule in the case of certain Federally declared disasters for amounts related to earned income for purposes of determining certain tax credits; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Josh Hard  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Accessing Higher Education Opportunities Act" on April 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2470. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize additional grant activities for Hispanic-serving institutions; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Accessing Higher Education Opportunities Act". SEC. 2. Authorized grant a  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act" on April 3, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2472. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take actions necessary to ensure that certain individuals may update the burn pit registry with a registered individual's cause of death, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Campaign Spending Integrity Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2522. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit a candidate for election for Federal office from using amounts contributed to the candidate's campaign to make payments to vendors owned or controlled by the candidate or by an immediate family member of the candidate; to the Committee on Hou  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Clean Drinking Water Equity Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2521. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act with respect to assistance for disadvantaged communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Clean Drinking Water Equity Act". SEC. 2. Assistance for disadvantaged communitie  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2523. A bill to prohibit the use of funds provided for the official travel expenses of Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2528. A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to permit leave to care for an adult child, grandchild, or grandparent who has a serious health condition, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2525. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for, and extend authorization of, certain programs for homeless veterans; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Health Care for Homeless Veterans Act". SEC. 2. Health Care for Homeless   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Native Educator Support and Training Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2519. A bill to support the education of Indian children; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Native Educator Support and Training Act" or the "NEST Act". * * * Summary: This bill establishes scholarships, loan forgiveness plans,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Seniors from Health Care Fraud Act" on April 3, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2473. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to distribute additional information to Medicare beneficiaries to prevent health care fraud, 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 subsequently d  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Public Service Spending Integrity Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2524. A bill to prevent the enrichment of certain Government officers and employees or their families through Federal funds or contracting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; findings. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Public Service Spen  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Public Service Transparency Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2529. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spea  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2518. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to provide budget information for incinerators and waste-to- energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reducing Exposure to Burn Pits Act". SEC. 2. Budget infor  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Renewable Energy Jobs Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2520. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to carry out a pilot program to award competitive grants to eligible entities to train individuals for careers in the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Rewarding American Investments to Support Employees Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2527. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an employer credit for increasing wages; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Rewarding American Investments to Support Employees Act of 2023" or as the "RAISE Act o  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act" on April 3, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2474. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an update to a single conversion factor under the Medicare physician fee schedule that is based on the Medicare economic index; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means,  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Support Our Services to Veterans Caregivers Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2526. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify that caregivers for veterans with serious illnesses are eligible for assistance and support services provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Toxic Exposure Education for Servicemembers Act" on April 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2469. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish an outreach program to inform members of the Armed Forces, assigned to work near burn pits, of the risks of toxic exposure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Toxic   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Vote Without Fear Act" on April 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2471. A bill to prohibit the unauthorized possession of a firearm at a Federal election site; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Vote Without Fear Act". SEC. 2. Prohibition on unauthorized firearm possession at a Federal election site.  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 27 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 320. A resolution recognizing the Republic of Artsakh's independence and condemning Azerbaijan's continued aggression against Armenia and Artsakh; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * * Whereas the right to self-determination is enshrined   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., introduced the "Making Advances Kinetic Education, Research, and Skills Act" on April 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2475. A bill to direct the Director of the National Science Foundation to award grants for, and support research on, the development of makerspaces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Takano, D-Calif., A. Drew Ferguson, R-G  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Permit Reform In Mining for Energy and Defense Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2623. A bill to require that certain actions taken by the Secretary of Defense be treated as an eligible transportation project, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Garamendi, D-Calif., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Dina T  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. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Firearm Risk Protection Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2538. A bill to prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Prohibitions on sale of firea  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 27 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., introduced the "Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act" on April 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2796. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to provide educational resources and host events to promote capital raising options for traditionally underrepresented small businesses, and for other purposes; to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Safe Step Act" on April 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2630. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "End Racial and Religious Profiling Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1084. A bill to eliminate racial, religious, and other discriminatory profiling by law enforcement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Sheld  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. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Cesar E. Chavez & Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1097. A bill to establish the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park in the States of California and Arizona, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1.   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