WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Diversify Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 3233. A bill to remove college cost as a barrier to every student having access to a well-prepared and diverse educator workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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 pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 387. A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 10, 2023, as "Veterans Get Outside Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass. * * * Expressing support for the designation of June 10, 2023, as "Veterans Get Outside Day". Whereas, between 2000 an  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Con. Res. 32. Concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Cori Bush, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a joint resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 30. H.J. Res. 48. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. William R. Keating, D-Mass., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Paul Tonko, D-N.  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 269. A resolution recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Doug , R-Colo. introduced a resolution on May 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 394. A resolution expressing support for the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass. * * * Expressing support for the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agree  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3246. A bill to authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to any foreign person endangering the integrity or safety of the Zaporzhzhia nuclear power plant; 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 e  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced a resolution on May 11, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 395. A resolution recognizing the work and contributions of doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum outcomes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass. * * * Recognizing the work and contributions of doulas towards improving pregnancy, birth, and postpartum  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Freight Rail Workforce Health and Safety Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3255. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Troy Car  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Targeting Resources for Equitable Access to Treatment for Long COVID Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3258. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for creating or enhancing capacity to treat patients with Long COVID through a multidisciplinary approach; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. L  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Strengthening Social Security Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3261. A bill to improve the retirement security of United States families by strengthening Social Security; to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 consideration of such provisions as fall   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3302. A bill to protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. H.R. 3276. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a pilot grant program to make grants to school food authorities to provide 100 percent plant-based food and milk options, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by R  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1558. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the brave women who served in World War II as members of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps and U.S. Navy Nurse Corps; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeanne S  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students To Improve Outcomes For Youth Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1581. A bill to remove college cost as a barrier to every student having access to a well-prepared and diverse educator workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Je  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Preparing and Resourcing Our Student Parents and Early Childhood Teachers Act" on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 31. S. 848. A bill to establish competitive Federal grants that will empower community colleges and minority-serving institutions to become incubators for infant and toddler child care talent, training, and access on their campuses and in their communities, and for other purposes; to  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Respect for Grieving Military Families Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1588. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the forgiveness or offset of an overpayment of retired pay paid to a joint account for a period after the death of the retired member of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced the "Bank Service Company Examination Coordination Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 25. S. 1501. A bill to amend the Bank Service Company Act to provide improvements with respect to State banking agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, John Boo  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "SEC Whistleblower Reform Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 811. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to further enhance anti-retaliation protections for whistleblowers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., and Catherine   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Sunshine in the Courtroom Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 30. S. 833. A bill to provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on May 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. S. Res. 205. A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2023, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1546. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to eligible entities to carry out educational programs that include the history of peoples of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent in the settling and founding of America, the social, economic, and political environments that led to t  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Comprehensive Access to Resources and Education for Long COVID Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 801. A bill to address research on, and improve access to, supportive services for individuals with Long COVID; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tina Smith, D-Mi  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Airline Operational Resiliency Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 787. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to study and report on the operational preparedness of air carriers for preparing for changing weather and other events related to changing conditions and natural hazards; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Hastening Arms Limitations Talks Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 25. S. 1499. A bill to reduce and eliminate threats posed by nuclear weapons to the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Hastening Arms Limitations Talks Act of 2023" or the "H  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "National American Indian Veterans Charter Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1554. A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., James Lankford, R-Okla., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., J  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Universal School Meals Program Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1568. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1551. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Office of Consumer Protection in the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., John Fetterman, D-Pa.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1527. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces and their families have access to the contraception they need in order to promote the health and readiness of all members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The b  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Retired Pay Restoration Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1515. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit retired members of the uniformed services who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service of Combat-Related Special Co  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Advancing Long-term Incentives for Governance Now Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 790. A bill to align executive compensation with sustainable value creation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Adv  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Secure Viable Banking Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 817. A bill to repeal title IV of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders,   more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Opportunities in Organic Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1582. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to expand the national organic certification cost-share program into a comprehensive organic program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Robert  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1531. A bill to designate certain National Forest System land and certain public land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture in the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological c  more