WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Del. Gregorio Sablan, D-N.M., introduced the "AANAPISI Opportunity Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2783. A bill to establish an integrated research, education, and extension competitive grant program and scholarship grant program for certain Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving agricultural institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawai  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 8. H. Con. Res. 29. Concurrent resolution condemning the Russian Federation's kidnapping of Ukrainian children; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Lloyd Doggett  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2742. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for greater protection of roosters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider  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 9 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "National Plan to End Parkinson's Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2365. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a national project to prevent and cure Parkinson's, to be known as the National Parkinson's Project, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., J  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Right to Try Clarification Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1825. A bill to clarify that the Federal Right to Try law applies to schedule I substances for which a phase I clinical trial has been completed and to provide access for eligible patients to such substances pursuant to the Federal Right to Try law; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the J  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 9 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2367. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Eric Swalw  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2747. A bill to support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

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. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced legislation on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1820. A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to renew the lease of land for operations of the Corona Municipal Airport, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Findings. SEC. 2. Corona Airport Lease Renewal, Prado Dam, CA.  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Coastal State Climate Preparedness Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2735. A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a coastal climate change adaptation preparedness and response program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., a  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "Ocean Acidification Research Partnerships Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2734. A bill to provide for ocean acidification collaborative research grant opportunities; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  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 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 13 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2823. A bill to exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-I  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the "Community Solar Consumer Choice Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2751. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar programs and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently d  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the "Efficient Grid Interconnection Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2749. A bill to facilitate the generation and delivery of power from affordable and reliable renewable generation projects and energy storage projects; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sean Casten, D-Ill., and Scott Peters, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; definitions. SEC. 2. S  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Fostering Innovation in Global Development Assistance Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2824. A bill to support prioritization and expanded use of innovation at the United States Agency for International Development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title and table of contents. (a) S  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 8 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., introduced the "Aviation Workforce Development Act" on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1818. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn.,   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. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced the "Partner with Korea Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2827. A bill to provide high-skilled visas for nationals of the Republic of Korea, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Partner with Korea Act". SEC. 2. Reciprocal visas for nationals of South Kore  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., introduced the "Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act" on April 24, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2802. A bill to add suicide prevention resources to school identification cards; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act".   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Firearms Retailer Code of Conduct Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2753. A bill to require federally licensed firearms manufacturers, importers, and dealers and their employees to undergo training to be eligible to sell a firearm, to require a notice to be posted at retail firearms locations that describes the signs of unlawful firearms purchases, to require such licensees to maintain physica  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, introduced the "Hong Kong Business Integrity and Transparency Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2815. A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report on the protection of consumer information in the possession of United States companies operating in Hong Kong and requests issued by the Government of Hong Kong to such companies for consumer information, content takedowns, or law e  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. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced legislation on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1831. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Billie Jean King, an American icon, in recognition of a remarkable life devoted to championing equal rights for all, in sports and in society; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Robert Garcia, D-Calif., Nicol  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1803. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define the term natural cheese; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., and Bryan Steil, R-Wis. *  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2373. A bill to reinstate certain laws relating to minimum tonnage of agricultural commodities and products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1832. A bill to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act to provide special immigrant visas to certain Fulbright Scholars, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Fulbright Scholars Act of   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Cash to Classrooms Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2836. A bill to prohibit States from utilizing a funding formula for public schools that is based on calculating the average daily attendance of students over a State-determined period of time; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cash to Classrooms Act". SEC. 2.   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Community Finance Language Inclusion Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2834. A bill to amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to include in technical assistance provided by the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund resources for non-English speaking individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is   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 11 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Multilingual Financial Literacy Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2835. A bill to require the Financial Literacy and Education Commission to carry out a study on the impact of language barriers to financial health, to require the website and toll-free telephone number of the Commission to be provided in the most commonly spoken languages in the United States, and for other purposes; to the  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 9 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced legislation on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2376. A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and title 5 of the United States Code to facilitate participation in Federal benefits programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined   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 8 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1808. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1836. A bill to amend title 46, United States Code, to make technical corrections with respect to ocean shipping authorities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  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 10 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Tribal Family Fairness Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2762. A bill to remove administrative barriers to participation of Indian tribes in Federal child welfare programs, and increase Federal funding for tribal child welfare programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Sharice Davids, D-Kan. * * *   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 10 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Uyghur Policy Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2766. A bill to support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif., Amata Radewagen, R-A.S., Brad Sherman, D-Cali  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 13 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced the "Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2680. A bill to provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced the "PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2768. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Henry Cuellar, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2381. A bill to nullify the termination of the Fulbright exchange program with regard to China and Hong Kong with respect to future exchanges for participants traveling both from and to China or Hong Kong, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S.  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 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 3. H. Res. 257. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a "Social Work Month" and a "World Social Work Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of a "Social Work Month" and a "World Social Work Day". Whereas social workers enter the profession because they have a strong desire to help  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 8. H. Res. 262. A resolution supporting the teaching of climate change in schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., J  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Prevent Family Fire Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2770. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for sales at retail of safe firearm storage devices; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Young Kim, R-Calif., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, and Maria Elvira Salazar,  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "VA Flood Preparedness Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2683. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain contributions to local authorities to mitigate the risk of flooding on local property adjacent to medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Aff  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 13 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., introduced the "Border Security and Enforcement Act" on April 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2640. A bill to provide for reform of the asylum system and protection of the border; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerat  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1801. A bill to enhance the consideration of human rights in arms exports; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee con  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 10 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Go Woke, Go Broke Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2776. A bill to abolish the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity of the Department of the Treasury; to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 the jurisdiction of the commi  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Stop the Invasion Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2737. A bill to require the President to suspend the entry of aliens into the United States when the average number of ``encounters'' exceeds a certain number, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Lauren Boebert, R-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 13 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, introduced the "Mining Schools Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2685. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., and Robert J  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Advancing Cutting Edge Agriculture Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2385. A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Combating Illicit Xylazine Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1839. A bill to prohibit certain uses of xylazine, and for other purposes; 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 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concern  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Ending Wall Street Tax Giveaway Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2686. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the proper tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., and Katie Porter, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; etc. (a) Short titl  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "Eliminating the RFS and Its Destructive Outcomes Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2778. A bill to repeal the renewable fuel program of the Environmental Protection Agency; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., and Chip Roy, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Elim  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 10 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Competitive Prices Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2782. A bill to specify the standards governing claims of consciously parallel pricing coordination in civil actions under the Sherman Act, and to clarify the meaning of contract, combination in the form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy under the Sherman Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jerrold  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Airplane Seat Shrinking Act" on April 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2654. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to take certain actions to prohibit air carriers from reducing the size of passenger seats on aircraft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sto  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Streamlining IRS Operations Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2688. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require electronically prepared tax returns to include scannable code when submitted on paper; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., and Kweisi Mfume, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Trust in Government Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2689. A bill to improve the service delivery of agencies and public perception of agency interactions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, Education and the Workforce, Veterans'  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 13 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2692. A bill to amend title XX of the Social Security Act to provide grants and training to support area agencies on aging or other community-based organizations to address social isolation among vulnerable older adults and adults with disabilities; to the Committee on Ways and Mean  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 8. H. Res. 258. A resolution expressing support for designation of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jim Himes, D-Conn., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Michael Waltz, R-F  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Climate Change Relief for Urban Areas Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2786. A bill to amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to prioritize urban and community forestry assistance for areas with low tree equity scores, to establish a grant program to enhance public elementary and secondary school rooftop gardens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2387. A bill to adjust the boundary of the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area to include the Rim of the Valley Corridor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif.  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 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 8 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Telehealth Expansion Act" on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1843. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nev., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., and Bradley Schneider, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Protection from Abusive Passengers Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2394. A bill to protect airline crew members, security screening personnel, and passengers by banning abusive passengers from commercial aircraft flights, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently det  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 8. H. Res. 265. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in elementary and secondary schools; to t  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Restoring Overtime Pay Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2395. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a minimum salary threshold for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees exempt from Federal overtime compensation requirements, and automatically update such threshold each year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Wo  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 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 8. H. Res. 259. A resolution promoting youth mental health and well-being in a changing climate; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla. * * * Promoting youth mental health and well-being in a changing climate. Whereas there is a significant, negative impact that a rapid and ongoing changing c  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Fairness to Freedom Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2697. A bill to establish the right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., James McGovern, D-Mass., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jan Schako  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Workforce Justice Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2698. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to condition eligibility for grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., introduced the "Homeownership for DREAMers Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2397. A bill to clarify that eligibility of certain mortgages with Federal credit enhancement may not be conditioned on the status of a mortgagor as a DACA recipient if all other eligibility criteria are satisfied, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Ca  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 "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 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 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 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 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 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 13 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 147. A resolution designating April 2023 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Rob  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

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 149. A resolution designating the first week of April 2023 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Sheldon  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 148. A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N  more