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 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

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 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 16 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3446. A bill to impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Joh  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Farmers First Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1736. A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to reauthorize the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., John Boozman, R-Ark., Tina Smith, D-M  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. 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. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Cellphone Jamming Reform Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1047. A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Bill H  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1709. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Mi  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "No EV Credits for Idle Allies Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1242. A bill to exclude critical minerals that were extracted or processed in certain countries that are providing insufficient levels of assistance to Ukraine from being included for purposes of determining the amount of the clean vehicle tax credit; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "No START Treaty Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1674. A bill to provide for better security and accountability with respect to the strategic and non- strategic nuclear arsenals of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kevin Cramer, R-N.  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. Thune, Mr. Boozman, and Mrs. Blackburn): S. 1223. A bill to improve certain criminal provisions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., John Kennedy, R-La., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Bill Cassidy  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced the "Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. S. 1034. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., John Boozman, R-Ark., and Jon Tester, D-Mont. *   more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Department of Veterans Affairs EHRM Standardization and Accountability Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. S. 1037. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from carrying out certain activities under the Electronic Health Record Modernization Program until certification of system stability improvements; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozm  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "IRS Accountability & Taxpayer Protection Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1249. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the procedural rules for penalties; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., and James Risch, R-I  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Protect American Power Infrastructure Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1050. A bill to secure the bulk-power system in the United States; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Tom Cotton, R-Ark. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect American Power Infrastructure Act"  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on May 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 224. A resolution designating May 2023 as "ALS Awareness Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Susan M.   more