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 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 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. H.R. 3548. A bill to address mental health issues for youth, particularly youth of color, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Donald M  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. introduced a resolution on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 133. A resolution honoring the 30th anniversary of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, James Risch, R-Idaho, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced legislation on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 908. A bill to oppose the provision of assistance to the People's Republic of China by the multilateral development banks; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Eric Sc  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "Due Process Continuity of Care Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 19. S. 971. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the Medicaid coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. *   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. introduced a joint resolution on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S.J. Res. 22. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joint resolution is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "No Unreasonable Payments, Coding, Or Diagnoses for the Elderly Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1002. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve risk adjustment under Medicare Advantage; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No Unreasonable Payments, Coding, Or D  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 136. A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers to the lives of the people of the United States; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Micha  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S.J. Res. 21. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Tom Cotton, R-Ark  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Ensuring Fairness for Students Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1017. A bill to amend title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to ensure due process in grievance proceedings; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ensuring Fairness for Students Act". SEC. 2. Ensuring due process in title IX claims.  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Lower Energy Costs Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 947. A bill to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ener  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the "Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 943. A bill to increase the minimum disaster loan amount for which the Small Business Administration may require collateral, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business Disaster Damage Fairness Act of 2023"  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced legislation on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 982. A bill to establish an FBI hotline to receive tips about persons trying to engage in certain activities in the United States on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Communist Party, and to criminalize the performance of the functions of a law enforcement agency in the United States on behalf of the Government of China or the Chinese Comm  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 23 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act" on March 22, 2023. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. S. 931. A bill to improve the visibility, accountability, and oversight of agency software asset management practices, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Joni  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., introduced the "Empowering Law Enforcement Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1640. A bill to provide for enhanced Federal enforcement of, and State and local assistance in the enforcement of, the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Affordable Insulin Now Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 954. A bill to provide for appropriate cost-sharing for insulin products covered under private health plans, and to establish a program to support health care providers and pharmacies in providing discounted insulin products to uninsured individuals; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponso  more