WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Keeping All Students Safe Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. H.R. 3470. A bill to prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing, and to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, fo  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Protecting our Students in Schools Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3596. A bill to prohibit the use of corporal punishment in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Secure Testing Resources Instead of Prosecuting Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3563. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to exempt from punishment the possession, sale, or purchase of fentanyl drug testing equipment; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., introduced the "Neighbors Not Enemies Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3610. A bill to repeal the Alien Enemies Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Sara Jacobs, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Affordability is Access Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3589. 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 Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced legislation on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3617. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Ilhan   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced legislation on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1006. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to submit to Congress a report on implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Implementation of the advanced capabilities pillar of the tri  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Junk Fee Prevention Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 916. A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Junk Fee Prevention Act". SEC  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 929. A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tammy Duckworth  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced a resolution on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 130. A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 17 to April 21, 2023, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * Supporting the designation of the week of April 17 to April 21, 2023, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio introduced a resolution on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 123. A resolution recognizing the week of March 19 through March 25, 2023, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encouraging communities across the United States to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning and promote poison prevention; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Higher Education Mental Health Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1665. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va.,  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice For All Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 919. A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Brian Sc  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 979. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform and reduce fraud and abuse in certain visa programs for aliens working temporarily in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Tommy Tuberville,   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 949. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mas  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Agriculture Resilience Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1016. A bill to address the impact of climate change on agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn.  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "My Body, My Data Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1656. A bill to protect the privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Tammy Duckwor  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 963. A bill to provide enhanced student loan relief to educators; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Dianne Feinstein, D-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "International Human Rights Defense Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1007. A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., John W. H  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "Global Voices of Freedom Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 962. A bill to protect individuals who face reprisals for defending human rights and democracy by enhancing the capacity of the United States Government to prevent, mitigate, and respond in such cases; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Christoph  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 119. A resolution recognizing the 202nd anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., B  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Keeping All Students Safe Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1750. A bill to prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing, and to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens.   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act" on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 20. S. 951. A bill to establish the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023". SEC. 2.   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Strength in Diversity Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1661. A bill to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Ber  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Strong Communities Act" on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 18. S. 994. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that COPS grant funds may be used for local law enforcement recruits to attend schools or academies if the recruits agree to serve in precincts of law enforcement agencies in their communities; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Healthy Families Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1664. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Micha  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 938. A bill to establish a trust fund to provide for adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Peter   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y. introduced a resolution on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 129. A resolution designating March 2023 as "National Women's History Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Margaret Wood Hassa  more