WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Protect Our Waters and Expand Renewables on Our Reservoirs Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2731. A bill to require assessments of opportunities to install and maintain floating photovoltaic solar panels at Bureau of Reclamation and Corps of Engineers projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, f  more

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. 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 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 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 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. 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 3 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., introduced the "Railway Safety Act" on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1674. A bill to enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 323. A resolution commemorating the 62d anniversary of the Bay of Pigs operation and remembering the members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Carlos A. Gimenez,   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 2 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 17, 2023. The text of the concurrent resolution was released on May 1. H. Con. Res. 26. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress relating to nuclear power being a necessary clean baseload energy source to achieve a reliable, secure, and green electric grid; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Foster, D-Ill., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Jame  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. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "COVID-19 National Memorial Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1621. A bill to authorize a national memorial to commemorate those whose lives were lost to COVID-19 and those who helped the country to recover, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Sho  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 3. H. Res. 242. A resolution recognizing the significant human rights activism and baseball stardom legacy of Roberto Clemente; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., and Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R.   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Quantum in Practice Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1748. A bill to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to make certain additions relating to quantum modeling and simulation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Young Kim  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Higher Education Dream Act" on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1701. A bill to prohibit discrimination in higher education against certain noncitizen students on the basis of immigration status, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each ca  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. 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 3 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Ownership Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1679. A bill to prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress and spouses of Members of Congress, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Healthcare Ownership Transparency Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1754. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for the disclosure and analysis of certain health-related ownership information; 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 ca  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Housing Is a Human Right Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1708. A bill to address root causes of homelessness, meet the needs of community members experiencing harms from homelessness, transition communities towards providing housing for all, end penalization of homelessness, and ensure full democratic participation and inclusion of persons experiencing homelessness, and for other purpose  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 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. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J. introduced a resolution on March 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 227. A resolution recognizing the sovereignty of Ukraine and the unbreakable spirit of the people of Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., William R. Keating, D-Mass., and Mike Quigley, D-Ill. * * * Recognizing the sovereignty of  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 1 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 25, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 325. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., and Paul Tonko, D-N.Y. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of Mathematics a  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., introduced the "Supporting Our First Responders Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1737. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant Program through which the Secretary may make grants to qualified applicants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, Brian Fitzpatr  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer's Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1637. A bill to recommend that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation test the effect of a dementia care management model, 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 determined by the Speaker, in each  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 6 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act" on March 24, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1785. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rehabilitation credit for certain small projects, to eliminate the requirement that the taxpayer's basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined with respect to such building, and for other purposes  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1756. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to initiate hearings to review Federal milk marketing orders relating to pricing of Class I skim milk, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Mary E.   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 1 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz. introduced a resolution on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 305. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2024, as National Amateur Radio Operators Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Daniel Webster, R-Fla., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., and Claudi  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Economic Impact of Tolling Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1759. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from implementing a congestion pricing program until an economic impact analysis is completed and made available to the public, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Goldie's Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1788. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to increase enforcement with respect to violations of that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Chris Smith, R-N.J., and Zach Nunn, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act " on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1592. A bill to require the inspector general of the Department of Transportation to conduct an audit on the use of Federal funds by certain entities providing public transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Re  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "Offshore Wind for Northeastern Energy Revenue Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2716. A bill to distribute revenue from offshore wind projects in the New York Bight Area to certain coastal States, and promote conservation and workforce development; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spea  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., introduced the "USPS Subpoena Authority Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1641. A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to enhance the administrative subpoena authority of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "USPS   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 3 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1684. A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to Congress regarding the ties between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in Haiti and impose sanctions on political and economic elites involved in such criminal activities; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to t  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 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 4 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2717. A bill to authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall to honor the extraordinary acts of valor, selfless service, and sacrifice displayed by Medal of Honor recipients; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is co  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 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 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 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 6 -- Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced the "Equality and Fiscal Accountability Protection Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1736. A bill to prohibit the availability of funds to provide assistance to foreign countries that criminalize or discriminate based on sexual orientation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Equality and Fiscal Accountability   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 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. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced a resolution on April 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 321. A resolution permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y. * * * Resolved, That on such date as the Speaker of the House of Repres  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

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "EIDL Relief Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2727. A bill to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to modify the interest rate for eligible loans made to borrowers experiencing short-term financial challenges, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Andre Car  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 4 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "End Zuckerbucks Act" on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1725. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit 501(c)(3) organizations from providing direct funding to official election organizations; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Tom C  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Pregnancy Resource Center Defense Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1771. A bill to amend section 248 of title 18, United States Code, to provide adequate penalties and remedies for attacks on facilities providing counseling about abortion alternatives and attacks on places of religious worship; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Critical Bank Review Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1663. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to designate sectorially critical banking institutions, to require a higher level of regulatory supervision of such institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Critical Bank Review Act".   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Emergency Liquidity Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1662. A bill to direct the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to establish and maintain a permanent emergency lending program to provide member banks and other depository institutions with short-term liquidity against long-term assets; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Financial Stability Mandate Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1664. A bill to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee to consider inflation, employment, and financial stability when setting interest rates; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Financial Stability Mandat  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1797. A bill to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a consumer product safety standard with respect to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in micromobility devices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew R. Garb  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Health Care Affordability Act" on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1692. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve affordability and reduce premium costs of health insurance for consumers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., St  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 239. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Safe Charging Electrical Bikes and Scooters Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1665. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to local governments to install publicly accessible safety charging stations for electric bicycles and scooters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y. introduced a resolution on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 240. A resolution condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * Whereas United States European Command released footage confirming that 2 Russian Su-27 fighter jets acted unprofess  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 1 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on April 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 322. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Ukrainian victory; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Brendan  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced the "United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1777. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a fund for the conduct of collaborative defense projects between the United States and Israel in emerging technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Golden, D-Maine, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Jaso  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R., introduced legislation on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1702. A bill to amend PROMESA to include certain ethics provisions to provide for the disqualification of certain advisors to the Financial Oversight and Management Board, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., and Darren Soto, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Disqua  more