WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced the "Equality in the Halls of Congress Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3251. A bill to permit the territories of the United States to provide and furnish statues for placement in the national statuary hall; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Cory Mills, R-Fla., Dale  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, June 1 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced a concurrent resolution on May 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Con. Res. 42. Concurrent resolution honoring Mary Eliza Mahoney, America's first professionally trained Black nurse; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jennifer  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 266. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 31, 2023, as "Cesar Chavez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas  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 29 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, introduced legislation on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. H.R. 3234. A bill to authorize the immediate expulsion of inadmissible aliens attempting to enter the United States by fraud or without a necessary entry document, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerat  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. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Con. Res. 31. Concurrent resolution highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Serv  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 28 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced the "Amateur Radio Communications Improvement Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3241. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to revise section 97.307(f) of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations, to allow greater flexibility in the amateur radio service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Am  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, 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. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., introduced the "Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3269. A bill to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration   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. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Seeing Objects at Altitude Regularly Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 816. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish an Aviation Rulemaking Committee to make recommendations regarding continuous aircraft tracking and transmission of identity, altitude, and location data for high altitude balloons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerc  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Wildfire Response Aviation Modernization and Safety Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1535. A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to allow the transport of firefighters on board a covered aircraft operated on a mission to suppress a wildfire, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill   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. 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. 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. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 25. S. 1493. A bill to amend title V of the Public Health Service Act to secure the suicide prevention lifeline from cybersecurity incidents, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  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. 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, June 3 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced the "Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act" on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 1. S. 856. A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report examining the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions supplied by edge providers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and   more