WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Providers and Payers COMPETE Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3284. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit an annual report on the impact of certain Medicare regulations on provider and payer consolidation; 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 Speake  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 10, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 384. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Troy Balders  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the "Air Traffic Control Tower Replacement Process Report Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 3218. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to report to Congress on the process by which air traffic control tower facilities are chosen for replacement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. C. S  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Correctional Facilities Occupational Safety and Health Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 3220. A bill to enhance coverage and oversight of occupational safety and health standards in correctional facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 386. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * Expressing support for the designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month". Whereas 4,80  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, 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. 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 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, 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. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 271. A resolution recognizing the importance of beauty and wellness educators to the United States and supporting the designation of March 30, 2023, as "National Beauty and Wellness Education Appreciation Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas * * *   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3283. A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to report to Congress on any barriers to establishing online portals to accept, process, and dispose of certain Form 299s, and for other purposes; to   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. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Preventing Executive Climate Overreach Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3256. A bill to provide that Executive Order 14096 shall have no force or effect; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi  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. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Retaining Educators Takes Added Investment Now Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3265. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to address the teacher and school leader shortage in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be sub  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Comforting Our Military Families Through On-base or Remote Treatment Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3267. A bill to authorize the provision of non-medical counseling services to a member of the Armed Forces, or a dependent of such member, by a mental health professional, without regard to the location of the provider or recipient of such services; to the Committee on Armed Services. The  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 272. A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release United States citizen Paul Whelan; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Daniel   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 388. A resolution recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestine refugees rights; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Cori Bush, D-Mo. * * * Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestine refugees rights.  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, June 3 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3292. A bill to provide that a project for the deployment or modification of a communications facility entirely within a brownfield site is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resourc  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Energy Emergency Leadership Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. H.R. 3277. A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Energy Emergency Le  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "GAO Inspector General Parity Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1510. A bill to amend provisions relating to the Office of the Inspector General of the Government Accountability Office, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "GAO Inspec  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, May 31 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act" on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 30. S. 829. A bill to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Richard J. Durbin, D-Il  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. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act" on May 11, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1560. A bill to require the development of a comprehensive rural hospital cybersecurity workforce development strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  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. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 28. S. 793. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, a  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. S. Res. 201. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Tina Smith, D-Minn., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Catherine  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "AI Leadership Training Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1564. A bill to require the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to establish, or otherwise ensure the provision of, a training program on artificial intelligence for Federal management officials and supervisors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Se  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 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Congressional Budget Office Data Access Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1549. A bill to provide the Congressional Budget Office with necessary authorities to expedite the sharing of data from executive branch agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Disaster Assistance Simplification Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1528. A bill to streamline the sharing of information among Federal disaster assistance agencies, to expedite the delivery of life-saving assistance to disaster survivors, to speed the recovery of communities from disasters, to protect the security and privacy of information provided by disaster survivors, and for other purpose  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1524. A bill to ensure that whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when a Federal employee orders a reprisal, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Fire Grants and Safety Act" on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 1. S. 870. A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. * *  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Protecting Consumers from PFAS Act" on March 15, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 29. S. 820. A bill to add the Consumer Product Safety Commission to the list of agencies required to be represented on the PFAS interagency working group; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., and Peter Welch, D-  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 30 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "Educating Future Nurses Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1586. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a national graduate nurse education program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., and Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Educating Future Nurses Act". SE  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced the "Improving Access to Mental Health Act" on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 30. S. 838. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improving Access to Mental Health  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