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Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday June 18, 2023 ( 61 items )  

Rep. Barragan Introduces Electric Vehicles for All Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Electric Vehicles for All Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3468. A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate electric vehicle sharing services operated at public housing projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequen  more

Rep. Blumenauer Introduces Bicycle Commuter Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Bicycle Commuter Act" on May 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3473. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify employer-provided fringe benefits for bicycle commuting; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Gwen  more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Family & Medical Insurance Leave Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3481. A bill to provide paid family and medical leave benefits to certain individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Brian Higgins,   more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Healthy Families Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Healthy Families Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3409. A bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spea  more

Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduces Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help to College Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Promoting Advancement Through Transit Help to College Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3411. A bill to increase access to higher education by providing public transit grants; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., and Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

Rep. Gottheimer Introduces AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3413. A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently deter  more

Rep. Jacobs Introduces My Body, My Data Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "My Body, My Data Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3420. A bill to protect the privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Judiciary Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Judiciary Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3422. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow for twelve associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Summer Lee, D-Pa., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Jasmine C  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Responsible Firearms Marketing Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3502. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms and to issue regulations to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of fi  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Give Kids a Chance Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "Give Kids a Chance Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3433. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Young Kim, R-Calif., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Kim Schrier, D-Wa  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Hot Foods Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Hot Foods Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3519. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of food items; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin A  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander History Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3434. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to eligible entities to carry out educational programs that include the history of peoples of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent in the settling and founding of America, the social, economic, and politica  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Perinatal Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced the "Perinatal Workforce Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3523. A bill to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lis  more

Rep. Norcross Introduces Military Industrial National Defense Supply Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Military Industrial National Defense Supply Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3438. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense report on the domestic content requirements major defense acquisition programs, to establish an enhanced domestic content requirement for certain procurements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Stop Taxation of Overburdened People from New Jersey by Correcting Obnoxious New Gimmick & Ensuring the Stability of Transportation Infrastructure from Obstinate Neighbors Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Stop Taxation of Overburdened People from New Jersey by Correcting Obnoxious New Gimmick and Ensuring the Stability of Transportation Infrastructure from Obstinate Neighbors Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3531. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to provide sanctions for States using certain congestion pricing systems, to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficien  more

Rep. Schiff Introduces Justice is Beneficial Limitation on Investments & Necessary Disclosure Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Justice is Beneficial Limitation on Investments and Necessary Disclosure Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3534. A bill to require justices, judges, magistrate judges, or bankruptcy judges and their spouses and dependent children to place certain assets into qualified blind trusts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanbe  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Strength in Diversity Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Strength in Diversity Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3444. A bill to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., F  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Walter Patterson & Werner Foerster Justice & Extradition Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3536. A bill to direct the President to submit to Congress a report on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the United States and related matters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCau  more

Rep. Stauber Introduces Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced the "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3539. A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Mike   more

Rep. Stefanik Introduces American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3448. A bill to amend chapter 3081 of title 54, United States Code, to enhance the protection and preservation of America's battlefields; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Julia Letlow, R-La., Jennifer Wexton, D-Va.  more

Rep. Trone Introduces Higher Education Mental Health Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Higher Education Mental Health Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3451. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to establish an Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students with Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., Brian Fitzpa  more

Rep. Wasserman Schultz Introduces Doxing Threat Assessment Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Doxing Threat Assessment Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3547. A bill to require the Department of Homeland Security to develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding the use of cyber harassment, including doxing, by terrorists and foreign malicious actors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Ten  more

Rep. Yakym Introduces Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced the "Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3459. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish certain rules relating to unmanned aircraft systems and operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Perinatal Workforce Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Perinatal Workforce Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1710. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Perinatal Workfo  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Responsible Firearms Marketing Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Responsible Firearms Marketing Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1737. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms and to issue regulations to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Access to AEDs Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Access to AEDs Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 13. S. 1024. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement a comprehensive program to promote student access to defibrillation in public elementary schools and secondary schools; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsore  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill to Amend Consolidated Farm & Rural Development Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced legislation on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1233. A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Rural decentralized water systems grant program modifications. Section 306  more

Sen. Booker Introduces EVs for All Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "EVs for All Act " on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1704. A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate electric vehicle sharing services operated at public housing projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Tammy D  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Re-Entry Support Through Opportunities for Resources & Essentials Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Re-Entry Support Through Opportunities for Resources and Essentials Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1753. A bill to amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to allow individuals with drug offenses to receive benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. T  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Restoring Overtime Pay Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Restoring Overtime Pay Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. S. 1041. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a minimum salary threshold for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees exempt from Federal overtime compensation requirements, and automatically update such threshold each year, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education,  more

Sen. Cardin Introduces Democracy Restoration Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Democracy Restoration Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1677. A bill to secure the Federal voting rights of persons when released from incarceration; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Robert Menendez, D-N.  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Data on Interactions & Accountability for Law Enforcement With Individuals With Disabilities Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Data on Interactions & Accountability for Law Enforcement With Individuals With Disabilities Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1730. A bill to strengthen the collection of data regarding interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with disabilities; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Elizabet  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Human-Services Emergency Logistic Program Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Human-Services Emergency Logistic Program Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1729. A bill to facilitate nationwide accessibility and coordination of 211 services and 988 services in order to provide information and referral to all residents and visitors in the United States for mental health emergencies, homelessness needs, other social and human services needs, and for other purposes; to th  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Safe Interactions Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Safe Interactions Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1731. A bill to provide grants to enable nonprofit disability organizations to develop training programs that support safe interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with disabilities and older individuals; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan.,   more

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 13. S. 1031. A bill to ensure affordable abortion coverage and care for every person, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Ma  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Bill to Prohibit Smoking at Veterans Health Administration Facilities
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced legislation on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1040. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces First Step Implementation Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "First Step Implementation Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1251. A bill to reform sentencing laws and correctional institutions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Rog  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Safer Detention Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Safer Detention Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1248. A bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, and make other technical corrections; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Sh  more

Sen. Durbin Introduces Terry Technical Correction Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Terry Technical Correction Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1247. A bill to amend the First Step Act of 2018 to permit defendants convicted of certain offenses to be eligible for reduced sentences, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Rand Pa  more

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Family & Medical Insurance Leave Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1714. A bill to provide paid family leave benefits to certain individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tammy   more

Sen. Heinrich Introduces Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1742. A bill to modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Michael Bennet  more

Sen. Hirono Introduces Neighbors Not Enemies Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Neighbors Not Enemies Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1747. A bill to repeal the Alien Enemies Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Neighbors Not Enemies Act". SEC. 2. Repeal of Alien Enemies Act. Sections 4067 th  more

Sen. Hirono Introduces Real Education & Access for Healthy Youth Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1697. A bill to provide for the overall health and well- being of young people, including the promotion and attainment of lifelong sexual health and healthy relationships, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Ric  more

Sen. Hirono Introduces Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander History Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander History Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1702. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to eligible entities to carry out educational programs that include the history of peoples of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent in the settling and founding of America, the social, economic, and polit  more

Sen. Kennedy Introduces National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "National Flood Insurance Program Consultant Accountability Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. S. 1039. A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to terminate certain contracts on the basis of detrimental conduct to the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored b  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Amendments" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1751. A bill to amend the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to improve compensation for workers involved in uranium mining, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., John W. Hicken  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Strengthening Medicare & Reducing Taxpayer Prices Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Strengthening Medicare & Reducing Taxpayer Prices Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1246. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to strengthen the drug pricing reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Debbie Stabenow, D-  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Gun Violence Prevention Research Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Gun Violence Prevention Research Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 13. S. 1026. A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Cat  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1701. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health, to take certain steps to increase clinical trial diversity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-M  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1700. A bill to address mental health issues for youth, particularly youth of color, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Safeguarding Human Rights in Arms Exports Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. S. 1025. A bill to enhance the consideration of human rights in arms exports; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safegua  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1231. A bill to prohibit disinformation in the advertising of abortion services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Richard  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces STOP NJ CONGESTION Act
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "STOP NJ CONGESTION Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1746. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to provide sanctions for States using certain congestion pricing systems, to amend the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 to require consent of affected States in carrying out value pricing pilot projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and   more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Tech to Save Moms Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Tech to Save Moms Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1699. A bill to support the use of technology in maternal health care, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Tech to Save Moms Act". SEC. 2. Integrate  more

Sen. Merkley Introduces AIR PUMP Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "AIR PUMP Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1722. A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., John Fetterman, D-Pa., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * *   more

Sen. Murray Introduces Affordability is Access Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Affordability is Access Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1698. A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jeanne  more

Sen. Risch Introduces Millennium Challenge Corporation Candidate Country Reform Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Millennium Challenge Corporation Candidate Country Reform Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1240. A bill to modify the requirements for candidate countries under the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003, 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 the "Millennium C  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Reforming Disaster Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Reforming Disaster Recovery Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1686. A bill to establish a community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide, from the fund, assistance through a community development block grant disaster recovery program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housin  more

Sen. Van Hollen Introduces Safe Environment From Countries Under Repression & Emergency Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Safe Environment From Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1727. A bill to provide a process for granting lawful permanent resident status to aliens from certain countries who meet specified eligibility requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I.  more

Sen. Warren Introduces Truth & Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1723. A bill to establish the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., John W. Hi  more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Resolution to Designate Kids to Parks Day
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on May 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 226. A resolution designating May 20, 2023, as "Kids to Parks Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. * * * Designating May 2  more