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 15 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Returning Home Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 2994. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Reentry Rental Assistance and Housing Services Grant Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac  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. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Small Business Tax Equity Act" on April 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 2643. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow deductions and credits relating to expenditures in connection with marijuana sales conducted in compliance with State law; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., David Joyce, R-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 2990. A bill to amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 to address sexual harassment involving National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addi  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Every Veteran Counts Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3040. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to maintain demographic information regarding veterans and publish such information on a website of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ever  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "Performing Artist Tax Parity Act" on April 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2871. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., introduced the "Secure Americans from Financial Exploitation (SAFE) Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3041. A bill to cancel certain proposed changes to credit fees charged by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Secure Americans fr  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced the "Companion Animal Release from Experiments Act" on April 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2878. A bill to require research facilities that use companion dogs, cats, or rabbits for research purposes and receive funding from the National Institutes of Health to offer such animals for adoption after completion of such research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.   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 18 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Citizenship for Essential Workers Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3043. 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 Reps. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Juan C. Vargas,   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Millennium Challenge Corporation Candidate Country Reform Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3042. A bill to modify the requirements for candidate countries under the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "US Rescue and Aid Individuals of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 2668. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the American individuals that were active in aiding and rescuing Jews and other refugees during the period of Nazi Germany's genocidal "Final Solution" policy to murder every Jew in Europe, in recognition of their contributi  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced the "Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 2671. A bill to amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 with respect to budgetary treatment of certain amounts of financial assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently det  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Space National Guard Establishment Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3048. A bill to establish the Space National Guard; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., William R. Keating, D-Mass., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Steve Womack, R-Ark., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Jack Ber  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., introduced the "Secure the Border Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2. A bill to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi  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 20 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 348. A resolution declaring gun violence a public health crisis; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Sylvia Garcia, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., introduced the "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 2673. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for research and experimental expenditures; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John B. Larson, D-Conn., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Jimmy Panett  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, introduced the "Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2885. A bill to amend certain authorities relating to human rights violations and abuses in Ukraine, and for other purposes; 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 wit  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Base Access Privileges Improvement Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2886. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain improvements relating to access to military installations in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1.  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Postal Police Reform Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3005. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to modify the role and duties of United States Postal Service police officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced legislation on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3006. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the placement of students and licensed professional social workers in public libraries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., and Hillary Scholten, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1.  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Helping Invest in Key Environments Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2887. 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. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Helping Invest in Key Environments Act" or the "HIKE Act". SEC.  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. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced legislation on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2872. A bill to amend the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013 to allow States to issue electronic stamps under such Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Authorizing fully electronic stamps.  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Original Fair Housing Resolution" on April 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 337. A resolution promoting and supporting the goals and ideals of the Fair Housing Act and recognizing April 2023 as ``Fair Housing Month'', which includes bringing attention to the discrimination faced by everyday Americans in the United States in housing and housing-related transactions on the basis of race, color, natio  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Improving Mental Health in Schools Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3055. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include certain mental health professionals as specialized instructional support personnel; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Mental Health in Schools Act". SEC.   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., introduced the "Raise the Age Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2870. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a Federal firearms licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles or semiautomatic centerfire shotguns to a person under 21 years of age, with exceptions for active duty military personnel and full-time law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Drug Shortage Prevention Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3008. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for notification by manufacturers of critical essential medicines of increased demand of such drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Colin Allred, D-Texas, Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Lloyd Doggett,  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on April 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 338. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 30, 2023, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Tro  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Military Suicide Prevention in the 21st Century Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3009. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to pre-program suicide prevention resources into certain smart devices issued to members of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and D  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2891. A bill to create protections for financial institutions that provide financial services to State-sanctioned marijuana businesses and service providers for such businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Veterans' Affairs, for a pe  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 349. A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in, or at risk of entering, the foster care system; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolution is cos  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Resilient Airports Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3059. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to define critical airport infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., and Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Resilient Airports A  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3012. A bill to reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Finding  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Pharmacy Benefits Manager Accountability Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 2679. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1984 to increase oversight of pharmacy benefits manager services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Work  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3013. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain regulations relating to the requirements for commercial driver's license testing and commercial learner's permit holders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is co  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2894. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to launch a nuclear weapon using an autonomous weapons system that is not subject to meaningful human control, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequent  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Time Is Up Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2895. A bill to require the President to announce whether action will be taken with respect to a covered transaction under the Defense Production Act of 1950 that has passed the CFIUS transaction review deadline, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Energy an  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, introduced the "Tribal Gaming Regulatory Compliance Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2873. A bill to ensure all federally recognized Tribes that are eligible for gaming in the United States are regulated under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Chuck Edwards,   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced legislation on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 13. H.R. 2845. A bill to direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "PI Post Acute Access Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3017. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to skilled nursing facilities for primary immunodeficiency patients; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Federal Prison Oversight Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3019. A bill to establish an inspections regime for the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Prison Oversight Act". SEC. 2. Creation of an inspections r  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 20 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 351. A resolution recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce,  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., introduced the "Reinforcing Sanctions on Iranian Terrorists Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3020. A bill to provide for the application of sanctions regarding Mahan Air; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Brian Babin, R-Texas, and Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. * *  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "End Gun Violence Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2897. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the sale or other disposition of any firearm or ammunition to any person who has been convicted of a violent misdemeanor, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., J. Luis Correa, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Secure Background Checks Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2898. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a person who fails to meet age and residential requirements from shipping, transporting, possessing, or receiving firearms and ammunition, to increase the penalties for transfer of a firearm to any person who is under indictment, and for other purposes; to the Committee o  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Strengthen and Tackle Opportunities to Prevent Violence Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2899. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for additional grant amounts for protect against mass violence; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Nikema Williams  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 15 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for PTSD Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3023. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to furnish stellate ganglion block to veterans and members of the Armed Forces with post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committ  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair Housing Improvement Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 13. H.R. 2846. A bill to amend the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on source of income, veteran status, or military status; to the Committee on the Judiciary The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., introduced the "National Security Climate Intelligence Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2903. A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947, to direct the Director of National Intelligence to produce national intelligence estimates on certain effects of climate change, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  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. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Flightmare Prevention Act" on April 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 2653. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations that establish minimum requirements for aviation enterprise resource planning systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fligh  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 14. H.R. 3027. A bill to reauthorize funding for the Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program R  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 20 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 356. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2023, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Pramila J  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., introduced the "Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Production Tax Credit Act" on April 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 13. H.R. 2849. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for the domestic production of rare earth magnets, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. SEC. 2. Cre  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. John Rose, R-Tenn., introduced a resolution on April 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 341. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is important to maintain cash as a robust and viable payment option; to the Committee on Financial Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Equal Health Care for All Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3068. A bill to prohibit discrimination in health care and require the provision of equitable health care, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 357. A resolution responding to growing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance on World Press  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., introduced the "Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act" on April 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2907. A bill to ensure the right to provide reproductive health care services, 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  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Fair Housing for Survivors Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 16. H.R. 2918. A bill to provide protection for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking under the Fair Housing Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Su  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 18 -- Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., introduced the "John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3069. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve access to care for all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries through models tested under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on  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 20 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 342. A resolution recognizing the 48th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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  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 20 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 28, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 343. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of April 30 through May 6, 2023, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Zoe  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 20 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 359. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, and Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala. * * * Expr  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on April 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Res. 346. A resolution reaffirming the support of the United States to our strongest ally in the region, Israel, and recognizing the authoritarian and extremist regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran as a threat to Israel, the region, the United States, and global stability; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps.   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced a concurrent resolution on May 2, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 16. H. Con. Res. 39. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress to support the case of Beatriz, a young woman from a rural area of El Salvador, living in extreme poverty and with lupus, who fought for her life against the state to allow her to terminate a pregnancy that put her at risk, which exposed the serious consequences of the abso  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 17. H.R. 3078. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosure of payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harassment and discrimination, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Rashida T  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 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 16 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Help Empower Americans to Respond Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1383. A bill to regulate firearm silencers and firearm mufflers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Sheldon White  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 15 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act" on April 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. S. 1343. 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 Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Pa  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 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act" on May 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 15. S. 1393. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require disclosure of [[Page S1441]] payments for settlements of disputes regarding sexual abuse and certain types of harassment and discrimination, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ja  more