WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Ruthie and Connie LGBTQI Elder Americans Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3625. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide equal treatment of LGBTQI older individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii,   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 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. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Recall Unsafe Drugs Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3688. A bill to provide for the mandatory recall of drugs regulated by the Food and Drug Administration; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SEC. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Recall Unsafe Drugs Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Notification, nondistribution, and recall of adulterated or misbranded drugs.  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., introduced the "Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3784. A bill to amend title VII of the Social Security Act to provide for a single point of contact at the Social Security Administration for individuals who are victims of identity theft; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn. * * * SEC  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Reward Work Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3694. A bill to prohibit public companies from repurchasing their shares on the open market, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Val Hoyle, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Greg Casar, D-Texas, Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Chris D  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 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. 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 30 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "PI Post Acute Access Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3014. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a system for the taxation of catastrophic risk transfer companies to ensure sufficient capital to cover catastrophic insurance losses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be sub  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., introduced the "Parity Enforcement Act " on May 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3752. A bill to provide for civil monetary penalties for violations of mental health parity requirements; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., David Trone, D-Md., and Jamie Raskin, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Mental Health Rights Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3726. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to study student mental health at institutions of higher education and to issue guidance on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 for mental health and substance use disorder policies of institutions of higher education, and for other purposes; to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Teacher Health and Wellness Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3727. A bill to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to carry out a study to add to the scientific knowledge on reducing teacher stress and increasing teacher retention and well-being, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comm  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3653. A bill to provide the President with authority to enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Improving Data Accessibility Through Advancements in Public Health Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3791. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to public health data accessibility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., and Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1.  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1176. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes; to  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 29. S. Res. 160. A resolution commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut men's basketball team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn. * * * Commending and congratulating the Universi  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Sergeant First Class Michael Clark Tricare Reserve Parity Act" on May 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1755. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to extend the period during which certain survivors of a member of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces are eligible for health benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select; to the Committee on Armed Serv  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. introduced a resolution on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 29. S. Res. 159. A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons; to the Com  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Project Safe Childhood Act" on April 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1170. A bill to reauthorize and update the Project Safe Childhood program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. * * *  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 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1186. A bill to restrict the first-use strike of nuclear weapons; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. *  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1785. A bill to establish programs to address addiction and overdoses caused by illicit fentanyl and other opioids, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Ending Trading and Holdings In Congressional Stocks Act " on April 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1171. A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to prevent Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from trading stocks and owning stocks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Protecting our Students in Schools Act" on May 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1762. A bill to prohibit the use of corporal punishment in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. * *   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Paying a Fair Share Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1173. A bill to ensure high-income earners pay a fair share of Federal taxes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ed  more