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 3 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., introduced the "Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1693. A bill to provide for joint reports by relevant Federal agencies to Congress regarding incidents of terrorism, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subse  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. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced the "VA Emergency Transportation Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1774. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reimburse veterans for the cost of emergency medical transportation to a Federal facility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Young Kim, R-Calif., John H. Rutherford  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. 291. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month". Whereas, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (referred hereinafter  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 6 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced the "End Tuberculosis Now Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1776. A bill to prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3.  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Finn Sawyer Access to Cancer Testing Act" on March 24, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1780. A bill to facilitate the development of treatments for cancer, 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 case for consideration of such provisions as fall within th  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. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1781. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to the designation of general surgery shortage areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif., John Joyce, R-Pa., and Scott Peters, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1695. A bill to improve the visibility, accountability, and oversight of agency software asset management practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Pa  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Pell Grant Sustainability Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1742. A bill to index the maximum value of Federal Pell Grants to inflation; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nev., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Scott Peters, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia  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 3 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "VET-TEC Authorization Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1669. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent the high technology pilot program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Mike Bost, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  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 4 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1696. A bill to repeal certain exemptions from antitrust laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced the "Making Access To Cleanup Happen Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1670. A bill to amend the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 with respect to pre-agreement costs of emergency watershed protection measures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Making Acces  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 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 4 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Online Privacy Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2701. A bill to provide for individual rights relating to privacy of personal information, to establish privacy and security requirements for covered entities relating to personal information, and to establish an agency to be known as the Digital Privacy Agency to enforce such rights and requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee   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 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. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Puppy Protection Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1624. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for the humane treatment of dogs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pup  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 4 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Ocean Shipping Competition Enforcement Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2710. A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to allow the Federal Maritime Commission to provide injunctive relief without a court order, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined b  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 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 3 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., introduced the "Simplifying Management, Access, Reallocation, and Transfer of Spectrum Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1677. A bill to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for an incumbent informing capability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1706. A bill to authorize the Department of Labor's voluntary protection program; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act". SEC. 2. Michae  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Next Generation 9-1-1 Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1784. A bill to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for further deployment and coordination of Next Generation 9- 1-1, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced legislation on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1753. A bill to ensure that certain members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for such service; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Pro Codes Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1631. A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to reaffirm the importance of, and include requirements for, works incorporated by reference into law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting an  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1707. A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for an exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Joyce, R-Ohio, Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Laurel Lee, R-Fla., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, and Marie Gl  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 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 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 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 4 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, introduced the "Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1710. A bill to establish the Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy and strategic national manufacturing policy for the United States, to provide manufacturing and industrial perspective and advice to the President, to provide for a comprehensive survey and cross administration managem  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. H. Con. Res. 27. Concurrent resolution condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., S  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 228. A resolution recognizing the Kingdom of Bhutan as responsible for the oppression and forced eviction of more than 100,000 Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and 1990s; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * Recognizing the Kingdom of Bhutan as responsible for the oppression and forced eviction of more than 100,000 Bhutanese citizens  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced legislation on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1635. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. I  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced a joint resolution on April 18, 2023. The text of the joint resolution was released on April 29. H.J. Res. 57. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the election of Senators; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fo  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. 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. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. introduced a resolution on March 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. H. Res. 244. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable technology in firearms is costly and punitive, and the prohibition of firearms without such features is an infringement on the rights of citizens under the Second Amendment; to the Committee o  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 2 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1639. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, D-N.M., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas  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 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 6 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Get Rewarding Outdoor Work for our Veterans Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1786. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the Warrior Training Advancement Course, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to administer a pilot program to employ veterans in positions that relate to conservation and resource management activities of the Department of   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced the "Carnivals are Real Entertainment Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1787. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide nonimmigrant status to mobile entertainment workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Carnivals are Real Ent  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 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 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 2 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Biochar Research Network Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1645. A bill to amend the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national biochar research network, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Dan   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Biologics Competition Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1790. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate the extent to which the substitution of interchangeable biological products is impacted by differences between the system for determining a biological product to be interchangeable and the system for assigning therapeutic equivalence ratings to drugs  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. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Range Access Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1614. A bill to facilitate the creation of designated shooting ranges on National Forest System land and public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management for the public to use for recreational target shooting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period   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 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 4 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "Strengthening Organic Agricultural Research Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2720. A bill to direct the agricultural research service to expand organic research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strengthening Organic Ag  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 4 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "AI for National Security Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1718. A bill to make certain improvements to the enterprise-wide procurement of cyber data products and services by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "AI for Nati  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 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act" on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1685. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., and Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Military Family Nutrition Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1763. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude from income for purposes of eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program the basic allowance for housing received by members of the uniformed services; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash  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 6 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "SNAP Benefits Fairness Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1765. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the limitation on the maximum deduction for shelter expenses allowable for determination of benefits under such Act; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Jimmy Gomez, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II" on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1720. A bill to modify permitting requirements with respect to the discharge of any pollutant from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in certain circumstances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Levin, D-Calif., Juan C. Vargas, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2722. A bill to establish a grant pilot program to provide child care services for the minor children of law enforcement officers to accommodate the shift work and abnormal work hours of such officers, and to enhance recruitment and retention of such officers; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the   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 6 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., introduced the "Streamlining Interstate Transmission of Electricity Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1766. A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to establish a procedure for the siting of certain interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Peters, D-Calif., and Sean Casten, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Shor  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 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. 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 legislation on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1687. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D  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. 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 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 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

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 234. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to the commemoration of the 190th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Jay Obernolte, R-  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1724. A bill to counter the spread of the LOGINK logistics information platform, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Department of Veterans Affairs IT Modernization Improvement Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1659. A bill to direct the Chief Acquisition Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into a contract for the independent verification and validation of certain modernization efforts of the Department, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Sho  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Manage VA Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1658. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs an Under Secretary for Management, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Manage VA Act". SEC. 2. Under Secretary of Management of Department of Veterans Affair  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. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced the "Health Equity and Middle Eastern and North African Community Inclusion Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2730. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to include Middle Easterners and North Africans in the statutory definition of a "racial and ethnic minority group", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mic  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 10, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 30. H. Res. 287. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Whereas public safety telecommunicati  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 4 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., introduced the "Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2732. A bill to protect victims of online child sexual abuse, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act" on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1691. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices under the Medicare program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently det  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 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 4 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced the "BNA Fairness Act" on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1732. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income the basic needs allowance of members of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. * *   more