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 23 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3602. A bill to prohibit the intentional hindering of immigration, border, and customs controls, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced the "Primacy Certainty Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3568. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to clarify the requisite timeline for making a decision on the approval or disapproval of a State underground injection control program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Randy Weber, R-Texas, Debbi  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 18 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Middle Class Borrower Protection Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3564. A bill to cancel recent changes made by the Federal Housing Finance Agency to the up-front loan level pricing adjustments charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for guarantee of single-family mortgages, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bryan Steil, R-Wis  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Families Learning and Understanding English Together Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3606. A bill to improve the English language and literacy skills of English language learners and their families, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y.   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Reaching English Learners Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3605. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Jamaal Bowman, D  more

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 23 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced legislation on May 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3608. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the "Major Megan McClung Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Zoe  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3583. 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 Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period t  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 23 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "No ESG at TSP Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3612. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Bishop, R-N  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., introduced the "Protecting Veteran Community Care Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. H.R. 3554. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand access to the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include certain veterans seeking mental health or substance-use services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Dav  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Student Loan Tax Elimination Act" on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1004. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate origination fees on Federal Direct loans; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Christopher Coons, D  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Affordable College Textbook Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 978. A bill to expand the use of open textbooks in order to achieve savings for students and improve textbook price information; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short ti  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 120. A resolution designating March 23, 2023, as "National Women in Agriculture Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., John Fetterman, D-Pa., James Risch, R-Idaho, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Chuck Grassle  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced legislation on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1015. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Conveyance of Pleasant Valley Ranger District Administrative Site to Gila County, Arizona  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduced the "Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 956. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve dependent coverage under the TRICARE Young Adult Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  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. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1667. 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 Sens. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill.,  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. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Senior Security Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 19. S. 955. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Con. Res. 8. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States; to the Committee on Finance. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crap  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. introduced a resolution on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 125. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 21, 2023; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz. * * * Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on Ma  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Livestock Regulatory Protection Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 997. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the issuance of permits under title V of that Act for certain emissions from agricultural production; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., John Boozman, R-Ark., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Sho  more