WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 235. A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2023, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Tracey   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced the "Better Agriculture Resources Now Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1778. A bill to reform the H-2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as-- (1) the "Better Agriculture Resources Now Act"; or (2) the "BARN Act". SEC. 2. H-2A program reforms.  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "More Teaching Less Testing Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1741. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to decrease the frequency of standardized tests administered to students in grades 3 through 12, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1613. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Deborah K.  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H.J. Res. 44. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1729. A bill to establish a trust fund to provide for adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Agriculture, Natural Resources, an  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., introduced the "Testing, Rapid Analysis, and Narcotic Quality Research Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1734. A bill to require coordinated National Institute of Standards and Technology science and research activities regarding illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. T  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 303. A resolution recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as ``Care Worker Recognition Month''; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, introduced the "American Families United Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1698. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., J.   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., introduced the "Student Loan Accountability Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1622. A bill to prohibit the mass cancellation of student loans; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "FBI Washington Field Office House Arrest Act" on March 21, 2023. The text and of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 236. A resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed purchase of a new, suburban headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Investigation outside of the District of Columbia, should be quashed; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation an  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Work Not Woke Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2712. A bill to enact into law the requirements of the Executive Order issued on September 22, 2020, relating to Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Orders 13985, 14035, and 14091, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 30. H. Res. 292. A resolution condemning the expulsion of two Black, duly elected Tennessee Representatives as a blatant act of racism and an attack on the democracy of the United States and observing that the Tennessee House of Representatives preferred to take this action of expulsion rather than to act on gun control measures to pro  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill. introduced a concurrent resolution on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the concurrent resolution was released on May 3. H. Con. Res. 28. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. G  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2715. A bill to require full funding of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan,   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1757. A bill to provide enhanced student loan relief to educators; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 237. A resolution recognizing the importance of stepped-up basis under section 1014 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in preserving family-owned farms and small businesses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Robert Latta, R-Ohio, Angie Craig, D-Minn., Adrian Smith, R-Neb.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Ga., introduced the "Assessing Unintended Drivers of Illegal Trafficking Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1775. A bill to require certain bureaus of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development to release quarterly reviews of certain grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Assessing U  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "New Deal for New Americans Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1643. A bill to establish the National Office of New Americans, to reduce obstacles to United States citizenship, to support the integration of immigrants into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education an  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1595. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1761. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to raise the retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, August Pfluger, R-Texas, Barry Moore, R-Ala., Pat Fallon, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced a joint resolution on April 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 29. H.J. Res. 59. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States"; to the Committee on the Judici  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. introduced a resolution on April 25, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 319. A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, Financia  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Secure Viable Banking Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1602. A bill to repeal title IV of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Betty McCollum, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Healthcare Freedom Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1769. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Mark Green, R-Tenn., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., and Bob Good,   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1723. A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Norma Torres, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Do No Harm Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2725. A bill to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to protect civil rights and otherwise prevent meaningful harm to third parties, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Gregorio Sabl  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1770. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution" on April 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 30. H. Res. 288. A resolution urging the European Union to expeditiously designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization under Common Position 931, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Katie Porter, D-Calif., Thomas Kean Jr., R-N  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., introduced the "Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1800. A bill to prohibition Federal spending on funding research in China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Mary E. Mill  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced the "BNA Fairness Act" on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1732. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income the basic needs allowance of members of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. * *   more