WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Strengthening Tribal Families Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3461. A bill to amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to comply with Federal standards established under the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Daniel Kildee  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3462. A bill to require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Paul Gosar, R-  more

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

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Access to Safe Contraception Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3471. A bill to preempt States from establishing, implementing, or enforcing any ban on the prescription, provision, or use of a drug, biological product, or device for contraception if such drug, biological product, or device is approved, licensed, cleared, or otherwise authorized for human use by the Food and Drug Adminis  more

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

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Senior Hunger Prevention Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3474. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to streamline nutrition access for older adults and adults with disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Raul M. Grija  more

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

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

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., introduced the "Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3482. A bill to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a pilot program for providing portable benefits to eligible workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Scott Peters, D-Calif., and Jim Himes, D-Co  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Block All New Fossil Fuel Exports Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3488. A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to reinstate the ban on the export of crude oil and natural gas produced in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., and Julia Brownley  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Restore Veterans' Compensation Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3489. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the recoupment of separation pay, special separation benefits, and voluntary separation incentive payments from members of the Armed Forces who subsequently receive disability compensation under laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and to impo  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., introduced the "Water Infrastructure Modernization Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3490. A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act to authorize grants for smart water infrastructure technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequentl  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Protect Older Job Applicants Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3491. A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to prohibit employers from limiting, segregating, or classifying applicants for employment; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., and Jay Obernolte, R-Calif.   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3492. A bill to prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Glenn R  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Clean Energy Minerals Reform Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3495. A bill to modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Mike Levin, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Extinction Prevention Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3494. A bill to create dedicated funds to conserve butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussels in the United States, and desert fish in the Southwest United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Steve Cohe  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Responsible Borrowing Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3414. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize institutions of higher education to limit the amount of a Federal loan that an enrolled student may borrow; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., an  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Youth Workforce Readiness Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3416. A bill to establish a competitive grant program to support out-of-school-time youth workforce readiness programs, providing employability skills development, career exploration, employment readiness training, mentoring, work- based learning, and workforce opportunities for eligible youth; to the Committee on Education and the  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. J. French Hill, R-Ark., introduced the "Credit Access and Inclusion Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3418. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to clarify Federal law with respect to reporting certain consumer credit information to consumer reporting agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., David Schweikert,  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced the "Direct Hire To Fight Fires" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3499. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide direct hire authority to appoint individuals to Federal wildland firefighting and firefighting support positions in the Forest Service or the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Commit  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3419. A bill to amend the Animal Health Protection Act to reauthorize the animal disease prevention and management programs; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Don Davis, D-N.C., and Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * SECTIO  more

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

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

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "Safeguarding American Value-added Exports Act" " on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3423. A bill to amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to preserve foreign markets for goods using common names, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration o  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, introduced the "Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3501. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize a grant program for law enforcement agencies and corrections agencies to obtain behavioral health crisis response training for law enforcement officers and corrections officers, and for other purposes; to the Co  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced legislation on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3426. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include expenses relating to membership in health care sharing ministries to qualify for the deduction for medical expenses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Expenses relating to health care sharing ministries included in deduction for medical expenses.  more

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

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced the "Free Speech On Campus Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3505. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require public institutions of higher education, as a condition of participating in programs under title IV of such Act, to provide a written statement and educational programming to new students on the rights of students under the first amendment to the Constitution; to the Com  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced the "Mono Lake Kutzadikaa Tribe Recognition Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3427. A bill to extend Federal recognition to the Mono Lake Kutzadikaa Tribe, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mono Lake Kutzadikaa Tribe Recognition Act" . SEC. 2. Definitions. SEC. 3. Federal recognition. SEC. 4. Federal s  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced the "Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3508. A bill to require a comprehensive southern border strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael Guest, R-Miss., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Comprehensive  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "CERTS Tax Exemption Act" on May 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3510. A bill to exempt grants received under the Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act from Federal taxation; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., John Rose, R-Tenn., Jared Golden, D-Maine, Mike Kelly, R-Pa., and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. *   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "New Collar Jobs Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3429. A bill to increase cybersecurity education and job growth, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., introduced the "Supercomputing for Safer Chemicals Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3457. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a consortium relating to exposures to toxic substances and identifying chemicals that are safe to use; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supercomputing for Safer  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., introduced the "Wounded Warrior Bill of Rights Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3517. A bill to clarify and improve accountability for certain members of the Armed Forces during consideration for medical separation in the Integrated Disability Evalution System of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rich McCormick, R-Ga.,   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Spectrum Coexistence Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3431. A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a working group on performance criteria for radio receivers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Spectrum Coexistence Act". SEC. 2. W  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3430. A bill to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to enhance Federal spectrum relocation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act". SEC. 2. Federa  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Telemental Health Care Access Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3432. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure coverage of mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consi  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "Bear Protection Act" on May 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3518. A bill to conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and bear viscera products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently  more

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Charitable Act" on May 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3435. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and extend the deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., and Michelle Steel, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

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

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Emergency Wildfire Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3439. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to select and implement landscape-scale forest restoration projects, to assist communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, and Education and  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3440. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to protect access to telehealth services 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 determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such prov  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3442. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize lawful permanent resident status for certain college graduates who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Raja Kr  more

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

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3445. A bill to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Sp  more

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

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3537. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint a coin in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the United States Foreign Service and its contribution to United States diplomacy; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif., Maria Elvira Sala  more

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

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced the "Accounting STEM Pursuit Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3541. A bill to amend the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program to promote career awareness in accounting as part of a well-rounded STEM educational experience; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Remote Naturalization Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3544. A bill to permit remote oath ceremonies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., and J. Luis Correa, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Remote Naturalization Act". SEC. 2. Accommodations for naturalization oath c  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Veterans Administration Backlog Accountability Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3450. A bill to direct the Inspector General of the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the backlog of disability compensation claims submitted to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more

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

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Ritchie Boys Congressional Gold Medal Act" on May 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3545. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the military intelligence professionals at Camp Ritchie, commonly known as the ``Ritchie Boys'', in recognition of their groundbreaking contributions to the field of human intelligence and their outstanding service during World War II; to the Committee on Fina  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Study To Observe and Prevent (STOP) Human Trafficking Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3546. A bill to direct the Attorney General, in coordination with the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, to study the prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on   more

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

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1230. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roderick "Roddie" Edmonds in recognition of his heroic actions during World War II; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Richard Blumenthal, D-Con  more

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

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. introduced a resolution on May 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 223. A resolution designating the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, as "National Public Works Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John Boozman, R-Ark., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Alex Padilla, D-Cali  more

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

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

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1735. A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to improve assistance to community wood facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. *   more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., introduced the "Wildfire Emergency Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1715. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to select and implement landscape-scale forest restoration projects, to assist communities in increasing their resilience to wildfire, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Steve Dain  more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced the "Bruce's Law" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1235. A bill to establish an awareness campaign related to the lethality of fentanyl and fentanyl-contaminated drugs, to establish a Federal Interagency Work Group on Fentanyl Contamination of Illegal Drugs, and to provide community based coalition enhancement grants to mitigate the effects of drug misuse; to the Committee on Health, E  more

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

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Supercomputing for Safer Chemicals Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1685. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a consortium relating to exposures to toxic substances and identifying chemicals that are safe to use; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Supercomputing fo  more

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Build Housing With Care Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1738. A bill to establish a grant program to address the crises in accessing affordable housing and child care through the co-location of housing and child care, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Peter Welch, D-Vt.  more