WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., introduced a concurrent resolution on May 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Con. Res. 40. Concurrent resolution expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * Whereas our brave men and women in local law enforcement work tirel  more

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

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

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

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. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Teachers Leading, Educating, Advancing and Designing Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3143. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to award grants to eligible entities to carry out teacher leadership programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Universal Full-Day Kindergarten Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2425. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to make allotments to States to carry out full-day kindergarten programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., and Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 362. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Madeleine Dean,  more

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

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 375. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2023; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Stephen F. Lynch, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Gold Standard Restoration Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2435. A bill to define the dollar as a fixed weight of gold, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., and Paul Gosar, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Gold Standard Restoration Act". SEC. 2. Findings.   more

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

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., introduced the "Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2446. A bill to establish the Cesar E. Chavez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park in the States of California and Arizona, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., and   more

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