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. 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. 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. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3362. A bill to direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Publication of data from Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. SEC. 2. Definitions.  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. 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. 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. 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. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 16, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 408. A resolution expressing support for designation of May 16, 2023, as the "National Day of Light"; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla. * * * Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2023, as the "National Day of Light". Whereas the National Day of Light is   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. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., introduced the "Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3309. A bill to amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to establish a uniform fee schedule applicable to the processing of forms for the consideration of applications for the placement of communications facilities on certain buildings and other property owned by the Federal Governm  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. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3387. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for certain health coverage of newborns; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a   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. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 15, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 404. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 15, 2023, as "Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and promote research on the disorder; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * Expressing support for the designation of May 15, 2023, as "  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., introduced the "Uyghur Genocide Intelligence Review Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. H.R. 3349. A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress an annual report relating to the Uyghur genocide, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Uyghur Genocide Intelligence Review Act". SEC. 2.  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. 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 -- 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 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 886. A bill to authorize the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Te  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 "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. 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 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1298. A bill to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa.  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 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 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y. introduced a resolution on April 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 177. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States vs. Powell; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. * * * To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Powell. Whereas, in the case of United States v. Powell, Cr. No. 21-179, pending in the United   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y. introduced a resolution on April 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 178. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kelly; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. * * * To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kelly. Whereas, in the case of United States v. Kelly, Cr. No. 21-708, pending in the United Stat  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y. introduced a resolution on May 16, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 4. S. Res. 214. A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Neely; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky. * * * To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Neely. Whereas, in the case of United States v. Neely, Cr. No. 21-642, pending in the United States  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. 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