WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 407. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee conce  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. John Duarte, R-Calif., introduced the "Supply Chain Improvement Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3365. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to give priority consideration for certain Department of Transportation grant programs to eligible projects that improve or build resiliency in the supply chain, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug L  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. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced the "Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3356. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to employment screening for the motor carrier industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  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. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 418. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in e  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. 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. 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. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced a resolution on May 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 222. A resolution expressing the approval of Congress for the 50th anniversary celebration of the homecoming of United States prisoners of war from Vietnam and in recognition of the extraordinary service and sacrifices of such prisoners of war during the Vietnam War; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. J  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "America Grows Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1628. A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "America Grows Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Funding. SEC. 3. Exempt  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. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1624. A bill to require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored   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. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Regulatory Accountability Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1615. A bill to improve agency rulemaking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Regulatory Accountability Act". SEC. 2  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. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1324. A bill to establish the Southwestern Power Administration Fund, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establis  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Veterans' Health Empowerment, Access, Leadership, and Transparency for our Heroes Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1315. A bill to improve the provision of care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  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 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Directing Independent Research To Yield Carbon Assessment Regarding Electric Vehicles Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1304. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the carbon footprint and environmental impacts of electric vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barra  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 8 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Expedite Veteran Appeals Act" on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 4. S. 897. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a permanent increase in the number of judges presiding over the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., introduced the "ReConnecting Rural America Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1642. A bill to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish the ReConnect program under that Act, 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 as the "ReConnecting Rural America   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