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 11 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, introduced the "Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2822. A bill to ensure that contractors of the Department of Agriculture comply with certain labor laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Becca Balint, D-Vt., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore.,   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 9 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Background Check Completion Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1116. A bill to prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Tammy Duckworth, D  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 "Guardianship Bill of Rights Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1148. A bill to establish rights for people being considered for and in protective arrangements, including guardianships and conservatorships, or other arrangements, to provide decision supports; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., Elizabeth Warren, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 153. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Be  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Accountability for Endless Wars Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1151. A bill to terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war no later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and Peter Welch, D-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Smarter Sentencing Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1152. A bill to focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Tim Kaine, D-Va.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Fossil Free Finance Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1138. A bill to amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require a reduction of financed emissions to protect financial stability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 144. A resolution recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic safety; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The r  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Financial Compensation for CFPB Whistleblowers Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1124. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide for whistleblower incentives and protection; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Richard J. Durbin, D  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 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 142. A resolution expressing concern about environmental crimes and attacks on the human rights of environmental and land defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Bernie Sand  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 157. A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tim Ka  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 151. A resolution recognizing March 31, 2023, as ``Cesar Chavez Day'' in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 154. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Tammy Baldwin,  more