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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 1 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced legislation on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1591. A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Amendment to ESEA. * * * Summary: This bill reauthorize  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1713. A bill to provide for Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture joint research and development activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for co  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. 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. 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 6 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "NIH Reform Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1768. A bill to replace the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases with 3 separate national research institutes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz.,  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 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