WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Barriers to Suicide Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3759. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to facilitate the installation, on bridges, of evidence-based suicide deterrents, including suicide prevention nets and barriers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napol  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3628. A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to extend certain benefits to members of the National Guard who incur disabilities while performing State active duty; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by  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. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3680. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national outreach and education strategy and research to improve the behavioral and mental health of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population, while addressing stigma within such population against behavioral and mental   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. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Migrant Relocation Transparency Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3693. A bill to require advance consultation with State and local officials and monthly reports to Congress regarding the resettlement, transportation, and relocation of aliens in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Anthony D'E  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. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3697. A bill to preempt State prohibitions on real estate purchases by foreign citizens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Greg Casar, D-Texas, Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Jill   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. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Midwives for Maximizing Optimal Maternity Services Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3768. A bill to address maternity care shortages and promote optimal maternity outcomes by expanding educational opportunities for midwives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  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. 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. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., introduced the "Health Minds for a Better Future Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3771. A bill to establish a multiagency Middle School Mental Health Task Force at the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services; 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,   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss. introduced a resolution on May 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 28. H. Res. 433. A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J. * * * Recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department  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. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Stop Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3773. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education that authorize Anti-Semitic events on campus from participating in the student loan and grant programs under title IV of such Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wils  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, July 1 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Hammers' Law" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3788. A bill to provide authorization for nonpecuniary damages in an action resulting from a cruise ship voyage occurring on the high seas; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., and Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Hammers' Law". SEC. 2.   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. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on May 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 28. H. Res. 434. A resolution declaring a mental health crisis among youth in the United States, and expressing the pressing need for historic investments in mental health care for students; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health Services for Students Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3713. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Ro Khanna, D-  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. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Better Oversight of Stub Sales and Strengthening Well Informed and Fair Transactions for Audiences of Concert Ticketing Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3660. A bill to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive acts and practices in connection with primary and secondary ticket sales, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Fr  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 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. 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 26 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Transnational Repression Policy Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3654. A bill to address transnational repression by foreign governments against private individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case f  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 28. H. Res. 436. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 22 through 26, 2023, as "Educator Mental Health Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Green Star Families Act" on May 2, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3077. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a counseling program for certain survivor of veterans deceased as the result of suicide; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Green Star Families Act". SEC. 2. Counseling program for certain family members and  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. 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. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "IMPACT to Save Moms Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1797. A bill to establish a demonstration program to allow States to test payment models for maternity care provided under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Robert Menendez, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fairness to Freedom Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1187. A bill to establish the right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Jeff   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1773. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national outreach and education strategy and research to improve behavioral health among the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population, while addressing stigma against behavioral health treatment among such population; t  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. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Language-Inclusive Support and Transparency for Online Services Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1801. A bill to ensure that large online platforms are addressing the needs of non-English users; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * *   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. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced legislation on June 1, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1787. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Tr  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Abraham Accords Cybersecurity Cooperation Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1777. A bill to engage in cybersecurity cooperation with Abraham Accords countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Cory Booker, D-N.J., James Lankford, R-Okla., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1774. A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide for an increased Federal medical assistance percentage for State expenditures on certain behavioral health services furnished under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow  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

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