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Bill Introductions Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday May 28, 2023 ( 36 items )  

Rep. *** Introduces Justice for Victims of Open Borders Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., introduced the "Justice for Victims of Open Borders Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3140. A bill to amend the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 with respect to crime victim compensation program eligibility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Justice for Victims of Open Bord  more

Rep. Allred Introduces Protecting Election Administration From Interference Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3130. A bill to enhance protections for election records; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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

Rep. Allred Introduces Resolution to Support Home Front Heroes Day
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 373. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 9 as "Home Front Heroes Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va. * * * Expressing support for the designation of May 9 as "Home Front Heroes Day". Whereas there is not a day for acknowledging ev  more

Rep. Arrington Introduces Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 2406. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow a tax deduction at the time an investment in qualified property is made, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Brian Fi  more

Rep. Arrington Introduces Bill to Prohibit Use of Funds to Seek Membership in WHO
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced legislation on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3131. A bill to prohibit the use of funds to seek membership in the World Health Organization or to provide assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ron Estes, R-Kan., and August Pfluger, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on use of funds to seek me  more

Rep. Arrington Introduces Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2407. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subseque  more

Rep. Carter Introduces Protection of Children Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, introduced the "Protection of Children Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2417. A bill to the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and  more

Rep. Chu Introduces Women's Health Protection Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Women's Health Protection Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 12. A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services; 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, i  more

Rep. Clyburn Introduces Enhanced Background Checks Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., introduced the "Enhanced Background Checks Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 2403. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Jake Auchin  more

Rep. Crockett Introduces Supporting All Healthy Options When Purchasing Produce Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Supporting All Healthy Options When Purchasing Produce Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3127. A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to provide families year-round access to nutrition incentives, including hard-to-serve areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss.,   more

Rep. Cuellar Introduces Land Port of Entry Modernization Trust Fund Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, introduced the "Land Port of Entry Modernization Trust Fund Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3135. A bill to establish the Land Port of Entry Modernization Trust Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Agriculture, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of s  more

Rep. De La Cruz Introduces Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2420. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to review the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barry Moore, R-Ala., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, and Michael Guest, R-Miss. * * * SECTIO  more

Rep. Gaetz Introduces Stand Your Ground Act
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

Rep. Garcia Introduces People Over Parking Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "People Over Parking Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3145. A bill to allow property owners the discretion to make decisions regarding how many parking spots to provide in connection with certain new residential and commercial developments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Gre  more

Rep. Gonzales Introduces Find & Protect Foster Youth Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "Find and Protect Foster Youth Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2426. A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to identify obstacles to identifying and responding to reports of children missing from foster care and other vulnerable foster youth, to provide technical assistance relating to the removal of such obstacl  more

Rep. Grothman Introduces Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2427. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people, in recognition of their highly distinguished service in the Vietnam war and the fight against communism; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the S  more

Rep. Guest Introduces Resolution to Expressing Support for Recognizing National Police Week
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 363. A resolution expressing support for recognizing "National Police Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Letlow, R-La., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Nico  more

Rep. Houlahan Introduces Bill to Establish Defense Industrial Base Advanced Capabilities Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced a legislation on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3147. A bill to establish a defense industrial base advanced capabilities pilot program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, and Robert J. Wittman, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Defense industrial base advanced capabilities pilot program.  more

Rep. Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Military, Civilian Partnership for Trauma Readiness Grant Program
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced legislation on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2416. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a military and civilian partnership for trauma readiness grant program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Reauthorization of military and civilian partnership for trauma readiness grant program.  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Minorities in Aviation Education Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Minorities in Aviation Education Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2428. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Gwen  more

Rep. Kamlager-Dove Introduces Resolution to Commemorate 31st Anniversary of 1992 Los Angeles Riots
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 366. A resolution commemorating the 31st anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles riots; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Ni  more

Rep. Mast Introduces Veterans Equal Access Act
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

Rep. McCaul Introduces Fight & Combat Rampant Iranian Missile Exports Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "Fight and Combat Rampant Iranian Missile Exports Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3152. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to countries, individuals, and entities that engage in any effort to acquire, possess, develop, transport, transfer, or deploy Iranian missiles and related goods and technology, including materials and equipment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Forei  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Resolution on Immediate Release of U.S. Journalist Gershkovich
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 377. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., William R. Keating, D-Mass., and Thomas Ke  more

Rep. Moran Introduces Visa Overstays Penalties Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced the "Visa Overstays Penalties Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2436. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand penalties for illegal entry and presence; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Barry Moore, R-Ala., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Keith Self, R-Texas, and Andy Biggs  more

Rep. Napolitano Introduces Resolution to Support Designation of Mental Health Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 372. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "Mental Health Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne  more

Rep. Ogles Introduces Covenant School Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Covenant School Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2440. A bill to award Congressional Gold Medals to Metropolitan Police Officers Officer Michael Collazo and Officer Rex Englebert, in recognition of their exceptional bravery and valor in confronting an active shooter at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bi  more

Rep. Roy Introduces Protecting American Voters Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Protecting American Voters Act" on May 9, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3162. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Commissioner of Social Security to provide information to States upon request which will enable States to verify the citizenship status of applicants for voter registration in elections for Federal office in  more

Rep. Roy Introduces Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance Act
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2445. A bill to establish the Office of the Special Inspector General for Ukraine Assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

Rep. Salazar Introduces Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act
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

Rep. Schneider Introduces Resolution on U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill. introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 380. A resolution encouraging the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue its critical work, in- person and online, in educating the public about the dangers of antisemitism and the origins of the Holocaust; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Sylvia Ga  more

Rep. Schultz Introduces Resolution to Recognize Significance of Jewish American Heritage Month
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

Rep. Sessions Introduces Health Care Fairness for All Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, introduced the "Health Care Fairness for All Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3129. A bill to ensure health care fairness and affordability for all Americans through universal access to equitable health insurance tax credits, reformed health savings accounts, and strengthened consumer protections, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and   more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Military Housing Transparency & Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3165. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish additional requirements for a military housing complaint database; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Vero  more

Rep. Tonko Introduces Reentry Act
WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Reentry Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 2400. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during the 30-day period preceding their release; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, David Trone, D-Md., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Lauren Underwood, D  more

Rep. Wild Introduces Jenna Quinn Law
WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., introduced the "Jenna Quinn Law" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2455. A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for grants in support of training and education to teachers and other school employees, students, and the community about how to prevent, recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse among primary and secondary school students; to the Committee on Educ  more