WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., introduced the "AIR PUMP Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3576. A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provision  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 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 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. 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 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. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 138. A resolution highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Cory Booker, D-N.  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1005. A bill to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to improve the weatherization assistance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher Coons, D-Del., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H. * * * SECT  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. 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

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Facilitating Investments Required for Emergency Services To All Towns In Our Nation Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 977. A bill to provide grants for fire station construction through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Ala  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Streamlining Interstate Transmission of Electricity Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 946. A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to establish a procedure for the siting of certain interstate electric transmission facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., and Martin Heinrich, D-N  more