WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Energy Resilient Communities Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 891. A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to carry out a grant program to improve the energy resilience, energy democracy, and security of communities, prioritizing environmental justice communities, 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 subsequentl  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "African American History Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 765. A bill to authorize the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to support African American history education programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Lisa Blunt Rocheste  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "Heating and Cooling Relief Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 893. 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 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 each case for consideration of such provisions as   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 871. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for the eligibility of Transportation Security Administration employees to receive public safety officers death benefits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced the "TCJA Permanency Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 976. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small businesses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., David Joyce, R-Ohio, Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Carol Mille  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 830. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Diana   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 884. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for current year inclusion of net CFC tested income, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Bo  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Stop the Wait Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 883. A bill to amend titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the disability insurance benefits waiting period for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 provision  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Water Quality and Environmental Innovation Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 873. A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to award grants and contracts for projects that use emerging technologies to address threats to water quality, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technol  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Presidential Tax Transparency Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 908. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the disclosure of tax returns of Presidents and Vice Presidents and certain candidates for President and Vice President, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 911. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Thomas Kean Jr  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, introduced the "Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 782. A bill to prohibit the interference, under color of State law, with the provision of interstate abortion services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Becc  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., introduced the "Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 792. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit taking minors across State lines in circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion decisions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jodey   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 793. A bill to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, and Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Stu  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting America's Meatpacking Workers Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 798. A bill to improve protections for meatpacking workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Oversight and Accountability, House Administration, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., introduced the "Stop Corrupt Iranian Oligarchs and Entities Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 931. A bill to require a report on oligarchs and parastatal entities of Iran, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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 concer  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., introduced the "Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 807. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the invaluable service that working dogs provide to society; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juri  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., introduced the "Veterans Patient Advocacy Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 808. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the assignment of patient advocates at medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Daniel Kildee, D-Mi  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "Prohibition of Agricultural Land for the People's Republic of China Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 809. A bill to prohibit certain persons from purchasing agricultural real estate in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., introduced the "Protect and Serve Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 743. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Jared Golden, D-Maine, Pete Stauber, R-Minn., and C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Auto Theft Prevention Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 847. A bill to provide funding to State and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., and David Trone, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 818. A bill to expand labor representation on State and local workforce development boards, to provide a definition of labor organization, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Jahana Hayes, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Heart Health Enhancement through Access to Research and Training Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. By Ms. SHERRILL: H.R. 880. A bill to establish a program to provide for women's heart health continuing medical education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Heart Health Enhancement through Access to Research and Training Act". SEC. 2. Continuing m  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 824. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income and Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat benefits for telehealth services offered under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., introduced the "American Teacher Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 882. A bill to provide grants to State educational agencies to support State efforts to increase teacher salaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Rosa  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., introduced the "Revoking Entry Granted to Iranian Mullahs and Elites Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 869. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to review whether certain Iranian officials are eligible for entry into the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Women's Health Protection Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 701. A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Amy Klobucha  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., introduced the "Financing Lead Out of Water Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 726. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the private business use requirements for bonds issued for lead service line replacement projects; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced legislation on March 7, 2023. S. 689. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to define currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. * * * SECTION 1. Currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. (a) Definitions.--Section 102 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802) is amended by insertin  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 767. A bill to enhance mental health and psychosocial support within United States development and humanitarian assistance programs; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and John Fet  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 737. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to end the tax subsidy for employer efforts to influence their workers' exercise of their rights around labor organizations and engaging in collective action; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Brian   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Animal Freedom From Testing, Experiments, and Research Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 707. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to allow for the retirement of certain animals used in Federal research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., El  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 761. 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 Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., To  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Good Jobs for Good Airports Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 753. A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cory Booker, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 746. A bill to modify the prohibition on recognition by United States courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Mazie K. Hirono, D-H  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Paycheck Fairness Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 728. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jack Reed, D-R.I.,   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Data Care Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 744. A bill to establish duties for online service providers with respect to end user data that such providers collect and use; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Amy Klob  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 723. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of prescription digital therapeutics under such titles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Vote at Home Act" on March 8, 2023. S. 700. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federal elections, to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to provide for automatic voter registration; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Chris Van Hollen,  more