WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 235. A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2023, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Tracey   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1617. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently deter  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H.J. Res. 44. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, May 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 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 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 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. 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 3 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., introduced the "Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1667. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to identify and develop campsites and related facilities for public use in the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ouachita National Fo  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

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced the "Tipped Employee Protection Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1612. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term "tipped employee", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tipped Employee Protecti  more