WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Conversion Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2775. A bill to direct the United States to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and convert nuclear weapons industry resources and personnel to purposes relating to addressing the climate crisis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced the "Fair Access to Banking Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2743. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit certain financial service providers who deny fair access to financial services from using taxpayer funded discount window lending programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Da  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "Homeland And Cyber Threat Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2745. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Ed   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., introduced the "Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1822. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the review of claims for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2736. A bill to prohibit disinformation in the advertising of abortion services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, Lori Trahan, D-Mass., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Marc V  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced the "Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act" on April 24, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2800. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Rodrick "Roddie" Edmonds in recognition of his heroic actions during World War II; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Diana Harshbarge  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 8 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1828. A bill to protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from removal during Department of Homeland Security enforcement actions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif.,   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 8 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Closing the Loophole on Interstate Firearm Sales Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1830. A bill to prohibit a Federal firearms licensee from transferring a long gun to a person who the licensee knows or has reasonable cause to believe does not reside in (or if the person is a corporation or other business entity, does not maintain a place of business in) the State in which the licensee's place   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced the "Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion for Disasters Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2371. A bill to ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to  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 13 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Armenian Genocide Education Act" on April 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2803. A bill to direct the Librarian of Congress to carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Joseph D.  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "International Human Rights Defense Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1833. A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Gerald E. Connoll  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "New Way Forward Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2374. A bill to reform the process for enforcing the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Casar, D-Texas, Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.  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 11 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "Self-Insurance Protection Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2813. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from the definition of health insurance coverage certain medical stop-loss insurance obtained by certain plan sponsors of group health plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "Improving Disclosure for Investors Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1807. A bill to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to promulgate rules with respect to the electronic delivery of certain required disclosures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Bryan Steil, R-Wis., and Wiley Nickel, D-N.C.  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., introduced the "Strategic Petroleum Reserve Transparency Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2759. A bill to establish a special notice requirement for certain drawdowns or sales from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Strategic Petroleum Reserve Transpa  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma in 911 Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2763. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety telecommunicators; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Norma Torres, D-Cali  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced the "Investing in Our Communities Act" on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1837. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate advance refunding bonds; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, D-Md., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash.,   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 10 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2739. A bill to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to establish a public-private partnership for near-term quantum application development and acceleration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Randy Weber, R-Te  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Ending Punitive, Unfair, School-based Harm that is Overt and Unresponsive to Trauma Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2690. A bill to reduce exclusionary discipline practices in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., introduced the "Justice for Exploited Children Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2388. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase civil penalties related to child labor; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Justice for Exploited Children Act of 2023". SEC.   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., introduced the "Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2693. A bill to amend title 14, United States Code, to make appropriations for Coast Guard pay in the event an appropriations Act expires before the enactment of a new appropriations Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Col  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., introduced the "Purple Heart Freedom to Work Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1841. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to establish a disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Allen, R-Ga., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., John R. Carter, R-Texas, Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Ric  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Expanding Veterans' Options for Long Term Care Act" on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1815. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide assisted living services to eligible veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., David Trone, D-Md., and Ann Kuster, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Gun Violence Prevention Research Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2390. A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Sh  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "No Crime Left Behind Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2391. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to temporarily prohibit the transfer of a firearm to, or the possession of a firearm by, a person convicted of a misdemeanor in which a firearm was used, carried, or possessed; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., and David Trone, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Pause for Gun Safety Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2392. A bill to require a seven-day waiting period before the receipt of a firearm; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., and David Trone, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pause for Gun Safety Act". SEC. 2. 7-DAY WAITING PERIOD REQUIRED BEFORE THE RE  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced legislation on April 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2810. A bill to designate the Federal building located at 985 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, as the "John Conyers Federal Building"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Glenn Ivey, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Findings. SEC. 2. Designation. SEC.  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Association Health Plans Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2868. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the treatment of certain association health plans as employers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Bob Good, R-Va., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Daniel Crenshaw, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Equal Campus Access Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1816. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Brian Babin, R-Tex  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1119. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard Blumenthal  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1113. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Eliza  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Rural Hospital Support Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1110. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to rebase the calculation of payments for sole community hospitals and Medicare-dependent hospitals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Kyrsten Sine  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Find and Protect Foster Youth Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1146. A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to identify obstacles to identifying and responding to reports of children missing from foster care and other vulnerable foster youth, to provide technical assistance relating to the removal of such obstacles, an  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Lower Drug Costs for Families Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1139. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply prescription drug inflation rebates to drugs furnished in the commercial market and to change the base year for rebate calculations; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tammy Baldwin,   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1143. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a grant program to increase cooperation on post-traumatic stress disorder research between the United States and Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., J  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1137. A bill to establish the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "DHS Suicide Preventio  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 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Promoting Women in Aviation Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1154. A bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promoting Women   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 156. A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to release United States citizen Paul Whelan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. * * * Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to release United States citizen Paul Whelan. Whereas Unit  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Vehicle Innovation Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1099. A bill to support research, development, and other activities to develop innovative vehicle technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Vehicle In  more