WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Albert Pike Statue Removal Act" on Feb. 21, 2023. H.R. 1136. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to remove the statue to the memory and in honor of Albert Pike erected near Judiciary Square in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Earl Blu  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "Long COVID RECOVERY NOW Act" on Feb. 21, 2023. H.R. 1114. A bill to provide for optimized care, a coordinated Federal Government response, public education, and insurance reimbursement guidance for Long COVID, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short tit  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced the "Dr. Norman C. Francis Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Feb. 24, 2023. H.R. 1174. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Norman Christopher Francis, in recognition of his contributions to the United States through his lifelong dedication to education, justice, and public service; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Steven Horsford, D  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., introduced the "DISCLOSE Act" on Feb. 21, 2023. H.R. 1118. A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced legislation on Feb. 17, 2023. H.R. 1073. A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Steven Horsfor  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced legislation on Feb. 24, 2023. H.R. 1175. A bill to redesignate the Federal building located at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in the District of Columbia as the "Federal Bureau of Investigation Building"; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced the "Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act" on Feb. 21, 2023. H.R. 1124. A bill to abolish the death penalty under Federal law; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 jurisdiction of the committee concerned. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Sarbanes, D  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Department of Peacebuilding Act" on Feb. 21, 2023. H.R. 1111. A bill to establish a Department of Peacebuilding, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Robin Kell  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "People Over Pentagon Act" on Feb. 21, 2023. H.R. 1134. A bill to reduce the amount authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., James McGover  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act" on Feb. 17, 2023. H.R. 1088. A bill to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Shirley Chisholm; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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 concerned. The bill i  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., introduced the "Civil Aviation Security and Safety Act" on Feb. 24, 2023. H.R. 1187. A bill to modify the requirements for the registration of certain aircraft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Civil Aviation Security and Safety Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Comprehensive review of registration applications. SEC. 3. Registration of aircra  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., introduced the "Embassy Construction Accountability Act" on Feb. 24, 2023. H.R. 1186. A bill to amend the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 to modify the biannual report on overseas capital construction projects; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Embassy Construction Accountability Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Modifications to biannual report on overseas capita  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., introduced the "Military Consumer Protection Task Force Act" on Feb. 24, 2023. H.R. 1188. A bill to establish a task force to protect members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and military families, from financial fraud; 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 fall within the jurisd  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., introduced the "250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act" on Feb. 17, 2023. H.R. 1096. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, and to support programs at the Marine Corps Heritage Center; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., and G  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act" on Feb. 21, 2023. H.R. 1139. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a p  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act" on Feb. 17, 2023. H.R. 1103. A bill to require the President to remove the extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices if Hong Kong no longer enjoys a high degree of autonomy from the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on R  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act" on Feb. 24, 2023. H.R. 1154. A bill to combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of the removal of organs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 com  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act" on Feb. 21, 2023. H.R. 1150. A bill to establish the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship to fund international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around the world; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Lisa   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "American Opportunity Accounts Act" on Feb. 15, 2023. S. 441. A bill to establish American opportunity accounts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Sheldon  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Saving the Civil Service Act" on Feb. 14, 2023. S. 399. A bill to place limitations on excepting positions from the competitive service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., M  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Heating and Cooling Relief Act" on Feb. 14, 2023. S. 405. A bill to amend the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to increase the availability of heating and cooling assistance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Bernie Sanders,   more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Outdoors for All Act" on Feb. 15, 2023. S. 448. A bill to codify the existing Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program of the National Park Service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Dianne Feinstein, D-  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Social Security Expansion Act" on Feb. 13, 2023. S. 393. A bill to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Ed  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Child Care for Every Community Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. S. 388. A bill to establish universal child care and early learning programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act" on Feb. 14, 2023. S. 408. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a windfall profits excise tax on crude oil and to rebate the tax collected back to individual taxpayers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Elizabeth Warren, D-  more