WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3674. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the nonfacility practice expense relative value units for specified services furnished under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subseq  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced legislation on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3760. A bill to amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to strengthen the mental health workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Don Davis, D-N.C., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., Jennifer L. McCle  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, introduced the "Resist Executive Amnesty on Defense Installations Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3632. A bill to prohibit the use of military installations to house aliens who do not have a lawful immigration status or are undergoing removal proceedings in the United States; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Pete Ses  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3682. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention tr  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3683. A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., and David Scott, D-G  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "United Nations Voting Accountability Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3685. A bill to prohibit United States assistance to foreign countries that oppose the position of the United States in the United Nations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., and Josh Brecheen, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act" on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3809. A bill to include cybersecurity technical assistance in the national rural water and wastewater circuit rider program of Department of Agriculture; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Angie Craig, D-Minn., and Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Short Line Railroad Relief Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3782. A bill to provide emergency relief for American short line railroads, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Chuck   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Feed Hungry Veterans Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3698. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of disabled veterans to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Scott, D-Ga., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Shontel  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Informed Lawmaking to Combat Inflation Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3640. A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide an inflation estimate with respect to direct spending legislation with a significant impact on the Gross Domestic Product of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committe  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Medical and Health Stockpile Accountability Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3577. A bill to require the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to establish an automated supply chain tracking application that provides near real-time insight into the amount of critical medical and health supplies available in the Strategic National Stockpile; to the Committee on Energy and Comme  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Widening Opportunities to Recapture Key Energy Roles Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3699. A bill to promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 2760. A bill to provide standards for facilities at which aliens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on May 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 28. H. Res. 432. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the month of May as Sex Ed For All Month: Equity and Access for All; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on May 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 459. A resolution Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., Sydney K  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Executive Branch Accountability and Transparency Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3642. A bill to require the Office of Government Ethics to establish and maintain a centralized database for executive branch ethics records of noncareer appointees; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Ken Buck, R-Colo., Mary E. Miller,   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced legislation on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3645. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish emergency grants to safeguard essential health care workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Brendan Boyle, D  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act" on May 24, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3649. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to a veteran who has a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Love Lives On Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3651. A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for surviving spouses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as f  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Fair Courts Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3652. A bill to address the rising trend of venue- shopping in Federal courts; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fair Courts Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Reinstating 3-judge requirement for suits seeking nationwide relief. SEC. 3. Random assignment of cases. SEC. 4. Publication of div  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced the "Asylum Accountability Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3591. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to permanently bar aliens who are ordered removed after failing to appear at a removal proceeding, absent exceptional circumstances, from becoming permanent residents of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced the "Disaster Assistance Fairness Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3777. A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jerro  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., introduced the "Protect Our Judiciary Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3590. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit picketing or parading certain buildings or residences; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protect Our Judiciary Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Picketing or parading. Section 1507 of title 18, United States Code, is ame  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on May 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 460. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, an  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3592. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program, also known as the "Donut Dollies", who served honorably during the Vietnam conflict; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administratio  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "Defending American Jobs and Investment Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3665. A bill to provide an enforcement of remedies against the extraterritorial taxes and discriminatory taxes of foreign countries; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideratio  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Sister City Transparency Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1184. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study to evaluate the activities of sister city partnerships operating within the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Mike Braun  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1185. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environm  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced a resolution on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 29. S. Res. 161. A resolution designating the week of April 22 through April 30, 2023, as "National Park Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Thom Tillis, R-N.C  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Formula 3.0 Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1782. A bill to provide for the entry of infant formula and infant formula base powder free of duty and free of quantitative limitation; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Katie Boyd Britt, R-Ala., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1802. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a fund for the conduct of collaborative defense projects between the United States and Israel in emerging technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Ja  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, introduced the "Taliban Sanctions Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1768. A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the Taliban, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., John Boozman, R-Ark., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Ted Budd, R-N.C., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Joni Erns  more