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. 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. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 414. A resolution recognizing that the United States has a moral and legal obligation to provide reparations for the enslavement of Africans and its lasting harm on the lives of millions of Black people in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Ayanna   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. 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 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 391. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "Arthritis Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "Arthritis Awareness Month". Whereas arthritis includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surro  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. 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. 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. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced the "Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3334. A bill to provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subs  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. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., introduced the "Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally disabled and Underserved Population Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3380. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to expand and improve health care services by health centers and the National Health Service Corps for individuals with a developmental disability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.   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. 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. 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. Dale Strong, R-Ala., introduced the "Protecting America's Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3357. A bill to prohibit the purchase or lease of agricultural land in the United States by persons associated with certain foreign governments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period   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. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Improving Diaper Affordability Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. H.R. 3352. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat diapers as qualified medical expenses; and to prohibit States and local governments to impose a tax on the retail sale of diapers; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determi  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, 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 6. H.R. 3391. A bill to extend the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., Gerald  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced the "Farm Operations Support Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3308. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to modify the implementation of the adverse effect wage rate for H-2A nonimmigrants; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Da  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1606. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Brian S  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "America's Red Rock Wilderness Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1310. A bill to designate as wilderness certain Federal portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Great Basin Deserts in the State of Utah for the benefit of present and future generations of people in the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Border Management, Security, and Assistance Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1600. A bill making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, for border management activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Ben Ray Lujan,  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. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Election Worker Protection Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1318. A bill to provide enhanced protections for election workers; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Peter W  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1319. A bill to address the importation and proliferation of machinegun conversion devices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. S. 1319. A bill to address the importation and proliferation of machinegun conversion devices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 4. S.J. Res. 30. A joint resolution providing for the appointment of Antoinette Bush as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * Providing for the appointment of Anto  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 4. S.J. Res. 28. A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Roger W. Ferguson as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * Providing for the reappointment of  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced a joint resolution on May 16, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 4. S.J. Res. 29. A joint resolution providing for the reappointment of Michael Govan as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * Providing for the reappointment of Mi  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Secure And Fair Enforcement Banking Act" on April 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1323. A bill to create protections for financial institutions that provide financial services to State- sanctioned marijuana businesses and service providers for such businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1297. A bill to ensure the right to provide reproductive health care services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.,   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced legislation on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1314. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the definition of spouse and surviving spouse to include all individuals lawfully married, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Modification of definition of spouse and surviving spouse for Depa  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Safeguarding the Homeland From the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1631. A bill to enhance the authority granted to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice with respect to unmanned aircraft systems and unmanned aircraft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsor  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Competitive Bidding Relief Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1294. A bill to provide for payment rates for durable medical equipment under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Competitive Bidding Relief Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Payment rates for durable medical equ  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1633. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. K  more