WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Closing the Meal Gap Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 3037. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits be calculated using the value of the low- cost food plan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced a concurrent resolution on May 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Con. Res. 37. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced the "National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2879. A bill to establish the National Center for the Advancement of Aviation; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ju  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced the "Protecting America's Workers Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 2998. A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for high gravity violations, to adjust penalties for inflation, to provide rights for victims or their family members, and for other purposes; to the Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3050. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to alter the definition of "conviction", and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, James McGo  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minn., introduced the "Rebuilding Rural Roads Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3002. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to reduce the population definition of rural area to 20,000 to restrict eligibility to be considered under the rural surface transportation grant program; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn. * * * SECTION 1.   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., introduced the "For the 99.5 Percent Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 2676. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reinstate estate and generation-skipping taxes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Rashida Tlaib, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Right to Read Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2889. A bill to ensure that students in schools have a right to read, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Suzan  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced legislation on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3011. A bill to establish a task force of the Department of Defense on mental health; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Chris Stewart, R-Utah, Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Paul Tonko, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., introduced the "Save Our Sequoias Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 2989. A bill to improve the health and resiliency of giant sequoias, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Protecting the Second Amendment in Financial Services Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3021. A bill to prohibit the use of a merchant category code that separately identifies firearms merchants or ammunition merchants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Rose, R-Tenn., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Andy Og  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash. introduced a resolution on April 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 339. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy is the most viable approach to energy policy; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., Doug LaMa  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 353. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2023, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls"; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerati  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2900. A bill to promote registered apprenticeships, including registered apprenticeships within in-demand industry sectors, through the support of workforce intermediaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Angie Craig,   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Workers' Memorial Day" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3022. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Workers' Memorial Day as a Federal holiday; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Alma S. A  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 354. A resolution expressing condemnation for police brutality wherever in the world it occurs; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 committe  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Life Saving Leave Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3024. A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to permit additional leave for bone marrow or blood stem cell donation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determi  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "School Access to Naloxone Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3065. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide funding for trained school personnel to administer drugs and devices for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Joyce, R-Ohio, Don Bacon, R-Neb., A  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Anti-Racism in Public Health Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2904. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., John Sarbanes, D-Md., Jan  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Ending Qualified Immunity Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 13. H.R. 2847. A bill to amend the Revised Statutes to remove the defense of qualified immunity in the case of any action under section 1979, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Cori Bus  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "National Apprenticeship Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 13. H.R. 2851. A bill to amend the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly referred to as the "National Apprenticeship Act") to expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre- apprenticeships registered under such Act and to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the w  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 358. A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National Wild Turkey Federation and recognizing its significant contributions to scientific wildlife management, research, and habitat conservation, as well as promoting and protecting the long- honored outdoor traditions of the United States; to the Committee on Natural  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced the "America's Red Rock Wilderness Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3031. A bill to designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in the State of Utah for the benefit of present and future generations of people in the United States; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Ra  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3032. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to equalize the charitable mileage rate with the business travel rate; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act of 2023  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Solidify Iran Sanctions Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3033. A bill to repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each cas  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Airport Infrastructure Vehicle Security Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2912. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to apply certain limitations to the requirements for buying goods produced in the United States for certain airport- related projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Garamendi, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Due Process Continuity of Care Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3074. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the Medicaid coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Dan   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1376. A bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Ron Wyden,  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Kids Online Safety Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. S. 1409. A bill to protect the safety of children on the internet; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Gary Peters,   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1377. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the low-income housing credit; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Peter Welch, D-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "College Transparency Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. S. 1349. A bill to establish a postsecondary student data system; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act" on May 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1387. A bill to reauthorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ted Cruz, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. S. 1352. A bill to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to improve the loan guaranty program, enhance the ability of small manufacturers to access affordable capital, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Election Mail Act" on May 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1391. A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve procedures and requirements related to election mail; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Election Mail Act". SEC. 2. Same-day processing of absentee ballots. SEC. 3. Intell  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. introduced a resolution on May 1, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 15. S. Res. 187. A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb. * * * Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber. Resolved, That rule 13.1 of the United States Senate Chamber and Galleries Regulations (prohibiting the taking of   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. S. Res. 188. A resolution celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Todd You  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Child Care for Working Families Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. S. 1354. A bill to increase the quality and supply of child care and lower child care costs for families; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Tammy Baldw  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Citizenship for Essential Workers Act" on May 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1392. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the adjustment of status of essential workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Edward J. Markey,  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I. introduced a resolution on April 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 15. S. Res. 185. A resolution designating April 2023 as "Financial Literacy Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., M  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act" on April 27, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 12. S. 1344. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish an emergency grant aid program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Emergency Grant Aid for College Students Act". SEC. 2. Emergen  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Rural Housing Service Reform Act" on May 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1389. A bill to reform rural housing programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. TITLE I--Streamlining and updates TITLE II--Rural housing preservation and revitalization TITLE III--  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. S. 1345. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to enhance the Office of Credit Risk Management, to require the Administrator [[Page S1418]] of the Small Business Administration to issue rules relating to environmental obligations of certified development companies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business an  more