WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 30. H. Res. 289. A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons; to the C  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced legislation on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1619. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to provide fluid milk substitutes upon request of a student or the parent or guardian of such student, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Fluid milk substitute  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 1 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Sergeant Steve Owen Defending Our Defenders Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1627. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Tom McClin  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., introduced the "Protecting Legal Firearms Ownership Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1678. A bill to limit the applicability of certain rules with regard to possession of a firearm or firearm attachment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Legal Firearms Ownership Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Inapplicability of rule.  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 2 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Improving Access to Mental Health Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1638. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program; 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  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 2 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 230. A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers to the lives of the people of the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Garret Graves, R-La., Brendan Boyle,   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced the "Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter Recreation Pass Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1642. A bill to amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide for an annual National Recreational Pass for law enforcement officers and firefighters; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by t  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. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "U.S.A. Beef Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1604. A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to modify requirements for a meat food product of cattle to bear a ``Product of U.S.A.'' label, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Clay Higgins, R-La., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., and Mary E. Miller  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced the "Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1605. A bill to authorize the President to provide disaster assistance to States and Indian Tribes under a major disaster recovery program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Garret Graves, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cit  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 6 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Disaster Survivors Fairness Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1796. A bill to improve individual assistance provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consi  more