WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., introduced the "Precipitation Forecasting for Agriculture Act" on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3802. A bill to accelerate subseasonal to seasonal prediction skills related to precipitation forecasts for agriculture in the central United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3627. A bill to establish the President's Council on Improving Federal Civic Architecture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Beautifying Federal Civic Architecture Act". SEC. 2. Policy of the United States. SEC. 3.  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act" on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3803. A bill to modify the criteria for recognition of accrediting agencies or associations for institutions of higher education; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fairness in Higher Educati  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Act" on May 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3670. A bill to designate the POW/MIA Memorial and Museum in Jacksonville, Florida, as the National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced the "Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3671. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be  more

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 26 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act" on May 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 24. H.R. 3601. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for a certain work-study allowance paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who pursue programs of rehabilitation, education, or training on at least a half-time basis, and for other purposes; to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Healthy Air Travel Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3679. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., introduced the "Financing Our Energy Future Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3690. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   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. 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. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Adult Day Center Enhancement Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3706. A bill to expand and enhance existing adult day programs for younger people with neurological diseases or conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, or other similar diseases or conditions) to support and improve access to respite services for family caregivers who are taking care   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced legislation on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3707. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for expenses for household and elder care services necessary for gainful employment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Mark Takano, D-Calif., and Andre Carson, D-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Expen  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. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Menstrual Equity For All Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3646. A bill to increase the availability and affordability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, a  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Digital Dollar Pilot Prevention Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3712. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to require an Act of Congress for certain activities related to the issuance of a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Bill Posey, R-Fla., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., By  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar Posthumous Citizenship Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3714. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving on active duty with the United States Armed Forces during certain periods of hostilities, and for other purposes; to  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Ind., introduced legislation on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3795. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the development of a diagnostic testing preparedness plan to be used during public health emergencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., and Susie Lee, D-Nev. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Expanding Access to School Meals Act" on May 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3113. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to eliminate reduced price breakfasts and lunches and to require that the income guidelines for determining eligibility for free breakfasts and free lunches be 200 percent of the poverty-level, and for other purposes; t  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. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Addressing Anti-Competitive Health Care Contract Clauses Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 2861. A bill to require the Government Accountability Office to evaluate the effects of anticompetitive contracting clauses in contracts between health insurers and health care providers and to determine actions taken by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice relating to the us  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Empowering Patient Choice of Medical Care Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 2862. A bill to eliminate the inpatient-only service list; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee con  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Electronic Health Record Program Restructure, Enhance, Strengthen, and Empower Technology Act" on April 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 2809. A bill to authorize an electronic health record modernization program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and increase oversight and accountability of the program to better serve veterans, medical professionals of the Department, and taxpayers, and for other   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced the "U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3792. A bill to modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation between the United States and Israel, expand and strengthen the Abraham Accords, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced the "Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act" on May 24, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3624. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that floor plan financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Travel Traile  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Reentry Act" on April 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1165. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during the 30-day period preceding their release; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and J.D. Vance, R-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  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. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Providing Distance Education for Foreign Institutions Act" on April 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1168. A bill to amend title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide program eligibility for distance education programs offered by foreign institutions of higher education; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. * * * SECTION  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 26 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1778. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a study and research and demonstration on agrivoltaic systems; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Agrivoltaics Rese  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. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Department of Defense Overdose Data Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1766. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on overdoses among members of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Tammy Bal  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

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Restore Public Health Institution Trust Act" on April 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1166. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report on the public health mitigation messaging and guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Steve Dai  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., introduced the "Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1172. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished to veterans in non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Veteran Caregiver Application and Appeals Reform Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1792. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Jacky Rosen, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Failed Bank Executives Clawback Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1790. A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to clarify that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and appropriate Federal regulators have the authority to claw back certain compensation paid to executives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsor  more