WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2819. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to limit the liability of health care professionals who volunteer to provide health care services in response to a disaster; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spea  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men Act" on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1826. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for prostate cancer screenings without the imposition of cost-sharing requirements, a  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2369. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to in vitro clinical tests, 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 o  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced the "Young Americans Financial Literacy Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2821. A bill to establish a grant program in the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to fund the establishment of centers of excellence to support research, development and planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective programs in financial literacy education for young people and families ages 8 through 24 years  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Access to AEDs Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2370. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement a comprehensive program to promote student access to defibrillation in public elementary schools and secondary schools; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Commit  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Prison Libraries Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2825. A bill to establish a program to make grants for the establishment of prison libraries; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Andre Carson, D-Ind., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., He  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced the "Save Local Business Act" on April 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2826. A bill to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Mary E. Miller,   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 12. H. Res. 299. A resolution recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2755. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform to the intent of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, as set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying Conference Report 105-599, that the National Taxpayer Advocate be  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a joint resolution on March 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 8. H.J. Res. 45. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act" on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1835. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of market-based Medicare payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory services, to reduce administrative burdens in the collection of data, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2377. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of market-based Medicare payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory services, to reduce administrative burdens in the collection of data, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on March 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 8. H. Res. 261. A resolution reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the United States and the African Union, and expressing strong support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area; to the Commit  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced the "Cellphone Jamming Reform Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2380. A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., William Timmons, R-S.C.  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act " on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1838. A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., A  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2814. A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Dan Bishop, R-N.C.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "School Meals during School Closures Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2777. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a waiver under such Act to address certain school closures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, Nyd  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "Agriculture Resilience Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1840. A bill to address the impact of climate change on agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Combatting Hospital Monopolies Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2856. A bill to give the Federal Trade Commission authority over certain tax-exempt organizations; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Combatting Hospital Monopolies Act". SEC. 2. Authority of Federal Trade Commission Over Certain Tax-Exempt Organizations.  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Holding Nonprofit Hospitals Accountable Act" on April 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2859. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish new community benefit standards for tax- exempt hospital organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Holding Nonprofit Hospitals Accountable A  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Measuring State Healthcare Freedom Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2857. A bill to direct the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation of the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct an annual study on health care competition and consolidation at the State level; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Meas  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Preventing Hospital Overbilling of Medicare Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2863. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to address incorrect billing by off-campus hospital locations, 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 subs  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2858. A bill to amend the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004 to repeal the antitrust exemption applicable to graduate medical resident matching programs; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Restoring Rights of Medical Residents Act". SEC. 2. Repealer. SEC  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Restoring Rights of Physicians to Own Hospitals Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2860. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Obamacare ban on provider-owned hospitals, 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 fo  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2696. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the 7-year recovery period for motorsports entertainment complexes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., Debbie W  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "340B Accountability Act " on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1133. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to clarify rules relating to drug discounts for covered entities; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "340B Accountability Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Drug discounts and audits for covered entities. Section 340B  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Accelerated Drug Approval for Prescription Therapies 2.0 Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1132. A bill to allow sponsors of certain new drug applications to rely upon investigations conducted in certain foreign countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced legislation on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1100. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inclusion of certain emblems on headstones and markers furnished for veterans by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Inclusion of certain emblems on headstones and markers furnished by the Secretary o  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Creating Efficiency in Foreign Facility Inspections Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1134. A bill to strengthen the authority of the Food and Drug Administration with respect to foreign drug facility inspections; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Dignity for Aborted Children Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1102. A bill to protect the dignity of fetal remains, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and James Risch, R-  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Don't Weaponize the IRS Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1105. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to codify the Trump administration rule on reporting requirements of exempt organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., Todd Young, R-Ind., Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Jerry Moran, R-K  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Drug Price Transparency Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1131. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to establish requirements with respect to prescription drug benefits; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1126. A bill to amend title XX of the Social Security Act to expand the activities authorized under adult protective services demonstration grants; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act".   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Health Care Prices Revealed and Information to Consumers Explained Transparency Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1130. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for hospital and insurer price transparency; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Parental Notification and Intervention Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1103. A bill to provide for parental notification and intervention in the case of an unemancipated minor seeking an abortion; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pa  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Protections for Socially Good Activities Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1104. A bill to ensure that an employment relationship is not established between a franchisor and a franchisee if the franchisor engages in certain activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prote  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. introduced the "Simplify, Don't Amplify the IRS Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1101. A bill to amend the Social Security Act to remove the restriction on the use of Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery funds, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to codify the Trump administration rule on reporting requirements of exempt organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponso  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Taxpayer Receipt Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1106. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to provide taxpayers with information regarding the Federal budget; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Taxpayer Receipt Act". SEC. 2. Info  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1141. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Todd Young, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Halt Al  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Jenna Quinn Law" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1147. A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for grants in support of training and education to teachers and other school employees, students, and the community about how to prevent, recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse among primary and secondary school students; to the Committee on Health  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Ensuring Access to Generic Medications Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1128. A bill to establish special rules relating to information provided with respect to drug applications concerning method of use patents; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "E  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Improved Access to Affordable Medications Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1120. A bill to improve the actions available to eligible product developers in the event of delays in receiving covered product for purposes of generic drug or biosimilar biological product development; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 152. A resolution designating April 2023 as "National Native Plant Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * Designating April 2023 as "National Native Plant Month". Whereas native plants are indigenous species that have evolved and occur naturally in a particular   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1117. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow a tax deduction at the time an investment in qualified property is made; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marsha   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Invest to Protect Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1144. A bill to establish a grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jon Tester, D-Mont., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Chr  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "National Manufacturing Advisory Council for the 21st Century Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1153. A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the National Manufacturing Advisory Council within the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1121. A bill to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1114. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the 180-day exclusivity period; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expanding Access to Low-Cost Generics Act  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Death Tax Repeal Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1108. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Ted Budd, R-N.C  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 155. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure that the United States values of democracy, rule of law, freedo  more