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 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. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Transparency in College Foreign Payments Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1739. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to strengthen the disclosure requirements for institutions of higher education related to foreign gifts and contracts; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., and Pete   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Transparency in Government Contracts Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1744. A bill to require the Small Business Administration to disaggregate data on Federal contracts awarded to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in certain reports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep  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. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 30. H. Res. 285. A resolution establishing a "Bill of Rights" to support United States law enforcement personnel nationwide in their work to protect our communities; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Nick LaLota,   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 6 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced the "Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1747. A bill to provide a safe harbor from licensing and registration for certain non-controlling blockchain developers and providers of blockchain services; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Blockchain Regulat  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. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced legislation on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1623. A bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to exclude certain propane storage facilities from certain chemical security standards under the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Freedom to Decide Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the concurrent resolution was released on April 30. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * Expressing support for access to medication abortion in the United States. Whereas all people have a fundamental right to make personal, private health care decisions about their own bodies, lives, and futures; Whe  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced the "CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1628. A bill to authorize the regulation of interstate commerce with respect to food containing cannabidiol derived from hemp, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., and Mark Pocan, D-Wis.   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced the "Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1629. A bill to make hemp, cannabidiol derived from hemp, and any other ingredient derived from hemp lawful for use under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as a dietary ingredient in a dietary supplement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice For All Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1705. A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Education and the Workforce, fo  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on April 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 324. A resolution expressing support for the staff of this Nation's public, school, academic, and special libraries and the essential services they provide to our communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social services and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizen  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, introduced the "Return to Prudent Banking Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2714. A bill to repeal certain provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and revive the separation between commercial banking and the securities business, in the manner provided in the Banking Act of 1933, the so-called "Glass- Steagall Act", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Re  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich. introduced a resolution on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 3. H. Res. 243. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. John James, R-Mich., Jack Bergma  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 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 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. 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 2 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1644. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require a report on 7(a) agents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act". SEC. 2. REPORT ON 7(a) AGENTS. *   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1716. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., B  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 2 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Establishing Accreditation Grants for Law Enforcement Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1649. A bill to direct the Attorney General to establish a grant program to provide for the qualified accreditation and re-certification of local law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Don Bacon, R-Neb.  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Small Business 7(a) Loan Agent Transparency Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1651. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to establish requirements for 7(a) agents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business 7(a) Loan Agent Transparenc  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 1 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., introduced the "XXX" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2573. A bill to express the Sense of Congress with respect to Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., Ritchie Torres,   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 3 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Deliver Executive Profits On Seized Institutions to Taxpayers Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1654. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses and profits from sales of stock received by executives employed by failing banks that were closed and for which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has been appointed as conservat  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 1 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1608. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Daniel Kil  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced a concurrent resolution on April 25, 2023. The text of the concurrent resolution was released on April 29. H. Con. Res. 34. Concurrent resolution expressing disapproval of the withdrawal by the Secretary of the Interior of approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota, from disposition under the United States mineral and geothermal leasing laws; to the Committee on Natura  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1657. A bill to provide for a land exchange in the Chippewa National Forest, Minnesota, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., and Joe Neguse, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Small Business Payment for Performance Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2726. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to provide interim partial payment to small business contractors that request an equitable adjustment due to a change in the terms of a construction contract, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Peters, D-Calif.,   more