WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., introduced the "Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 3227. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act with respect to nursing facility requirements, 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   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan. introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 268. A resolution expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes by other countries that discriminate against United States companies; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such prov  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a joint resolution on May 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H.J. Res. 61. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint reso  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 28 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced legislation on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 3235. 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 Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., and Susie Lee, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Recognition as corporation and grant of Federal charter for National American India  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3238. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the low-income housing credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Vern Buchanan, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 273. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Jim Costa, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Advancing Cutting Edge Agriculture Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 30. S. 834. A bill to amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to reauthorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced the "Duck Stamp Modernization Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 788. A bill to amend the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013 to allow States to issue fully electronic stamps under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. * * * SECTION 1  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Maximize Americans' Retirement Security Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1563. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duty of plan administrators to select and maintain investments based solely on pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blac  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Back the Blue Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1569. A bill to protect law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., John Booz  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Sensible Classification Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1518. A bill to improve the classification and declassification of national security information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Mi  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced the "Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1587. A bill to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John T  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 785. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., John Thune, R-S.D., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Chuck Grassley, R  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "American Innovation and Jobs Act" on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 1. S. 866. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance tax benefits for research activities; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced legislation on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 827. A bill to provide that no Federal funds may be used to implement, administer, or enforce the rule of the Department of Justice entitled ``Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached `Stabilizing Braces' ''; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. No Federal funds for Department of Ju  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced legislation on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1543. A bill to require regulations concerning the disclosure of direct and indirect compensation from entities providing pharmacy benefit management services or third party administration services; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Disclosure of direct and indirect compensation for brokers and consultants to empl  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced legislation on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1522. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the designation of biosimilar biological products as interchangeable; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Study on the substitution of interchangeable biological products. (a) Report on biosimilar biological product interchange  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Delinking Revenue From Unfair Gouging Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1542. A bill to improve services provided by pharmacy benefit managers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "De  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Direct Interstate Retail Exemption for Certain Transactions Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1512. A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to allow for the interstate internet sales of certain State-inspected meat and poultry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Peter  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "International Children with Disabilities Protection Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 31. S. 847. A bill to establish the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program within the Department of State, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Benjamin Card  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation Settlement Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 25. S. 1492. A bill to provide for the settlement of claims relating to the Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation in Illinois, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Prair  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Communications Security Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 828. A bill to codify and authorize the Federal Communications Commission's establishment of a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen.  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 28 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Cutting Rampant Access to Crack Kits Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1520. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase, procure, or distribute pipes or cylindrical objects intended to be used to smoke or inhale illegal scheduled substances; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Steve   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Give Americans Stability at Pumps as Rising Inflation Causes Emergencies Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 28. S. 783. A bill to require the Energy Information Administration to submit to Congress and make publicly available an annual report on Federal agency policies and regulations and Executive orders that have increased or may increase energy prices in the United States, and for other p  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Improvement Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 1. S. 869. A bill to amend the Community Development Banking and Financial Institutions Act of 1994 to reauthorize and improve the community development financial institutions bond guarantee program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Rounds, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act" on March 15, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 29. S. 815. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the female telephone operators of the Army Signal Corps, known as the "Hello Girls"; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 28. S. 777. A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2023, the rates of compensation for veterans with service- connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.   more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Personal Health Investment Today Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 28. S. 786. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Roger Marshall, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Classification Reform Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1541. A bill to provide for a system to classify information in the interests of national security and a system to declassify such information, and for other purposes; to the Select Committee on Intelligence. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Martin H  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "FAA Advancements Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 25. S. 1506. A bill to improve the processes for type certification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "FAA Advancements Act". SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Independent study on a futur  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "Heat Pump Energy Assistance and Training Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 25. S. 1495. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide support on the use of industrial heat pumps, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  more