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. 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. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced the "Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 2663. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes; to  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. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "VA Canine Reporting Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3363. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit a report annually to Congress on the average time to provide a veteran with a service dog or a guide dog, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla.,  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. Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 409. A resolution condemning the acts of terrorism committed by Iranian military proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, against the people of the State of Israel; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Webster, R-Fla., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Nan  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. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Early STEAM Achievement Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3374. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a grant program for early childhood STEAM activities; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Support, Treatment, and Overdoses Prevention of Fentanyl Overdoses Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3375. A bill to establish programs to address addiction and overdoses caused by illicit fentanyl and other opioids, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac  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. 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. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Doctors of Community Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 2569. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the program of payments to teaching health centers that operate graduate medical education programs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., and Raul Ruiz, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3382. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the coinsurance requirement for certain colorectal cancer screening tests furnished under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determine  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. 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 a resolution on May 15, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 397. 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; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Extending WIC for New Moms Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1593. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend eligibility of new moms for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Food Labeling Modernization Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. S. 1289. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Cory Booker, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Social Determinants for Moms Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1594. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene a task force to develop strategies and coordinate efforts to eliminate preventable maternal mortality, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SE  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. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "John Lewis Equality in Medicare and Medicaid Treatment Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1296. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to improve access to care for all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries through models tested under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1658. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act" on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 4. S. 904. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration project to improve outpatient clinical care for individuals with sickle cell disease; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act". S  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 9 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del. introduced a resolution on April 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 174. A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * Whereas Eswatini, one of the worl  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 "Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1591. A bill to authorize dedicated domestic terrorism offices within the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and require the Federal Government to take steps to prevent domestic terrorism; to the Committee on the   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on March 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 1. S. Res. 105. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 6 through March 10, 2023, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families; to the Committee on Health,  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Moms Matter Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1602. A bill to provide for grants to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Moms Matter Act". SEC. 2. Maternal m  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. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Require the Exposure of AI-Led Political Advertisements Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1596. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide further transparency and accountability for the use of content that is generated by artificial intelligence (generative AI) in political advertisements by requiring such advertisements to include a statement within the contents of   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1601. A bill to protect moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Prevent Blood Loss With Emergency Equipment Devices Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1653. A bill to amend the Public Health Safety Act to establish a program to award grants to State, local, and Tribal governments to purchase and distribute anti-blood loss supplies for use in a medical emergency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill i  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1302. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the distribution of additional residency positions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., and Susan M. Collins, R-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on April 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 175. A resolution recognizing the importance of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea on October 1, 1953; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bill Hag  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. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Western Hemisphere Partnership Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1325. A bill to establish a partnership with nations in the Western Hemisphere to promote economic competitiveness, democratic governance, and security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Protecting Service Members and Military Families Access to Reproductive Care Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1610. A bill to authorize administrative absences and travel and transportation allowances for members of the Armed Forces to travel and obtain reproductive health care; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., introduced the "Data to Save Moms Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1599. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for grants to promote representative community engagement in maternal mortality review committees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., introduced a resolution on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 1. S. Res. 115. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Fe  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1605. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * *  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

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