WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Veterans Early Treatment for Chronic Ailment Resurgence Through Examinations Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2410. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide administrative support to providers of dental care who provide such care to veterans that is not furnished under such title, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to   more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "American Isotope Security Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3137. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to submit a report on radioactive isotope dependency and how advanced nuclear reactors can reduce such dependency; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., and Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "Stand Your Ground Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3142. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an affirmative defense for certain criminal violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., C. Scott Frankli  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., introduced the "Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in Overdose Information Data Sets Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3150. A bill to permit the Attorney General to award grants for accurate date on opioid-related overdoses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David Trone, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Overcoming Preva  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., introduced the "Veterans Equal Access Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2431. A bill to authorize Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., David Joyce, R-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., introduced the "Protecting the Second Amendment Through Responsible Gun Ownership Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3155. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the purchase of a semiautomatic assault weapon by, and the sale of such a weapon to, individuals under 25 years of age, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2447. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Joaquin Castro, D-Tex  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 382. A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., David Kust  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3167. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify certain allotments under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Dani  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2454. 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 Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more