WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Kira Johnson Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3310. A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Mission not Emissions Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3358. A bill to prohibit any requirement for recipients of Federal contracts to disclose greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risk, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, James Comer, R-Ky., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Byron Donalds,  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 413. A resolution condemning the atrocity that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, in which 10 Americans were killed and 3 were injured, and in which 11 of the 13 victims were Black Americans, condemning the Great Replacement Theory as a White supremacist conspiracy theory, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commi  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., introduced the "Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3313. A bill to amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to streamline the consideration by State and local governments of requests for modification of certain existing wireless facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 415. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Don Davis, D-N.C., Br  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 399. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, through May 13, 2023, as "National Correctional Officers Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Clay Higgins, R-La., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Larry   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., introduced the "Data to Save Moms Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3320. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve maternal health data collection processes and quality measures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of su  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 416. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Joyce, R-Ohio, Michael T.   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Defund Cities that Defund the Police Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3321. A bill to prohibit a jurisdiction that defunds the police from receiving grants under certain Economic Development Assistance Programs and the Community Development Block Grant Program; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Social Determinants for Moms Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3322. A bill to address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nane  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., introduced the "End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3329. A bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Children From Experimentation Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3328. A bill to amend chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit gender transition procedures on minors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 412. A resolution in the matter of Adam Schiff; to the Committee on Ethics. * * * In the matter of Adam Schiff. Resolved, That, pursuant to article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States, Representative Adam Schiff, be, and he hereby is, expelled from the House of Representatives.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Extending WIC for New Moms Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3332. A bill to extend eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for new moms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Diwali Day Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3336. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to establish Diwali, also known as "Deepavali", as a Federal holiday, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Pramila  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3381. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to establish the National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Wesley Hunt,   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., introduced the "Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment for Broadband Infrastructure Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. H.R. 3342. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that certain projects for the placement and installation of communications facilities are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes; to th  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. H.R. 3344. A bill to end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., 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, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., introduced the "Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. H.R. 3347. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from replacing physician anesthesiologists with certified registered nurse anesthetists under the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mich  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 403. A resolution commending United States Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards for her commitment, determination, and heroic service in defense of American democracy during the January 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol; to the Committee on House Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr.,  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., introduced the "Maternal Vaccination Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. H.R. 3348. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to maternal vaccination awareness and equity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sa  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3305. A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, and the Judiciary, for a   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3304. A bill to authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies, 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-Cali  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 396. A resolution in honor of mothers, recognizing the significance of motherhood and the impact mothers have on raising the next generation, on the occasion of Mother's Day; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Michael Cloud, R-Texas, George Sant  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a joint resolution on March 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 1. S.J. Res. 19. A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo. * * * Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Represen  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Safe American Food Exports Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 901. A bill to amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Christopher Coons, D-Del., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., introduced the "Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1295. A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to require Senior Executive Service and schedule C employees to disclose Federal student loan debt, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Mike Br  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 221. A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2023, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1299. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to periodically review the automatic maximum coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. T  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 894. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect and disseminate information on concussion and traumatic brain injury among public safety officers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 4. S. 887. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on F  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 6. S. Res. 215. A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2023, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Shelley Moore  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. S. Res. 216. A resolution designating the week of May 14 through May 20, 2023, as "National Police Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ted Cruz, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced a joint resolution on March 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 1. S.J. Res. 20. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached 'Stabilizing Braces;"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Let Me Travel America Act" on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 4. S. 899. A bill to prohibit the Federal Government from mandating vaccination against COVID-19 for interstate travel; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Let Me Travel   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "End Taxpayer Funding of Gender Experimentation Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1595. A bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Markwayne Mullin, R-  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Protecting Children From Experimentation Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1597. A bill to amend chapter 110 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit gender transition procedures on minors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Cindy Hyde-Smith,  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced the "Military Mental Health Professionals Support Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1621. A bill to provide for an exemption from authorized strength limitations for licensed behavioral health providers; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Military Mental Health Professionals Support Act of  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Combating BDS Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1637. A bill to provide for nonpreemption of measures by State and local governments to divest from entities that engage in certain boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel or persons doing business in Israel or Israeli-controlled territories, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1647. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign support for terrorist organizations in Gaza and the West Bank, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Thom T  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on May 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 220. A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Shelley Moore C  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution" on May 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Con. Res. 10. A concurrent resolution providing for an annual joint hearing of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate and the Committee on the Budget of the House of Representatives to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General of the United States regarding the audited financial statement of the executive b  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Employee Equity Investment Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1618. A bill to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to establish an employee equity investment facility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Todd Young, R-Ind., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Mike Braun  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1668. A bill to improve the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Todd Young, R-Ind., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Elizabeth Warren, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Conservation and Innovative Climate Partnership Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 900. A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a competitive grant program under which the Secretary of Agriculture provides grants to land-grant colleges and universities to support agricultural producers in adopting conservation and innovative climate practices, and f  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., introduced the "Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1320. A bill to amend certain authorities relating to human rights violations and abuses in Ukraine, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ukraine Human Rights Policy Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Congr  more