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 1 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 30. H. Res. 290. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Mark Takano, D-Calif., and Dwight Evans, D-Pa. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of National Dea  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1617. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently deter  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 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 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 4 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "Tribal Firearm Access Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1709. A bill to allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents in obtaining a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Tom Cole, R-Okla., Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D.  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2713. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, 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   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., introduced the "Uzbekistan Normalized Trade Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1755. A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of Uzbekistan; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Stopping Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1758. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances; 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 prov  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 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 6 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Military Food Security Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1764. A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to exclude the basic allowance for housing from the calculation of gross household income for purposes of the basic needs allowance for eligible members of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, Marilyn Strickla  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. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Police Officers Protecting Children Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1650. A bill to allow certain qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm to protect children in a school zone; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md. introduced a resolution on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 232. A resolution recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 12 through March 18, 2023, as "Sleep Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Terri A. Sewell  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., introduced the "LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coin Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1794. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, California; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., J. Luis Correa, D-Calif  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 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 6 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Homecare for Seniors Act" on March 24, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1795. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Katie Porter, D-Calif., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Mike Flood, R-Neb., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Bria  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1610. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians' services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Me  more