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. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced legislation on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3359. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to counter fentanyl trafficking in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of suc  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. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., introduced the "National Infrastructure Investment Corporation Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3360. A bill to establish a Government corporation to provide loans and loan guarantees for infrastructure projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced legislation on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3361. A bill to direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Report on digital divide. SEC. 2. Indicators of Broadband Need mappin  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 legislation on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3318. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Dry bulk weight tolerance.  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. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Wise Investment in Children Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3364. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase the age of eligibility for children to receive benefits under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D  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. 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. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3369. A bill to direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study and hold public meetings with respect to artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Th  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. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced legislation on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3324. A bill to extend the authority to collect Shasta-Trinity Marina fees through fiscal year 2029; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Shasta-Trinity Marina fees.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced legislation on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3372. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the "Sailor Standard of Care Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3373. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Navy to take certain actions relating to improved mental health care, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Bria  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Housing America's Veterans and Ensuring they have Needed Services Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3326. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a pilot program to build tiny homes for homeless veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., an  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 9 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a concurrent resolution on May 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Con. Res. 44. Concurrent resolution urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo. * * * Urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and  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. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced the "Improving Mental Health and Wellness in Schools Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3331. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to modify requirements for local school wellness policies; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Improvin  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "PI Post Acute Access Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3379. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to skilled nursing facilities for primary immunodeficiency patients; to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 su  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. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., introduced legislation on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3335. A bill to ensure the successful development of the electronic Income Verification Express Service of the Internal Revenue Service by amending the Taxpayer First Act to clarify that taxpayer identity verification is the responsibility of users of the system rather than the taxpayer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The   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. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Granting Remaining Applications Not Treated Efficiently or Delayed Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. H.R. 3340. A bill to amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to provide for an application for a Federal easement, right-of-way, or lease with respect to a communications facility installation to be deemed granted if not granted or denied by the specified deadline, and for   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. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Better Foreign Policy Through Better Pet Policy Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3384. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of Federal funds to pay for travel costs of Federal personnel and their pets, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Green, R-Tenn., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Maria Elvi  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3386. A bill to amend the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Act to require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by security screening personnel of the Transportation Security Administration and personnel of private security companies providing security screening, and for other  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. 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. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3389. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, and the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation with respect to the use of the container aerial firefighting system (CAFFS), and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition   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. 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 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. 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 the "Help Independent Tracks Succeed Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1625. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an election to expense certain qualified sound recording costs otherwise chargeable to capital account; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "  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 "COPS Reauthorization Act" on April 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1306. A bill to reauthorize the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "CO  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 "Support Our Election Workers Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1609. A bill to direct the Election Assistance Commission to establish a program to make grants to States to provide increased pay for election workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Sherrod B  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Reclaiming the Solar Supply Chain Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1643. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to carry out a program to provide grants and loans to support and expand the domestic solar component manufacturing supply chain, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Sherrod Bro  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. 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. 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. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 882. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to clarify the use of certain taxes and revenues; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "State and  more