Sunday - May 11, 2025
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Del. Norton Introduces Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., introduced the "Andrew Jackson Statue Removal Act" on Feb. 8, 2023. H.R. 879. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to remove the Andrew Jackson statue and marble base in Lafayette 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., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass  more

Rep. Barragan Introduces Energy Resilient Communities Act
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

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 886. A bill to amend the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Foundation, to amend the Marine Debris Act to improve the administration of the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on N  more

Rep. Bonamici Introduces Supporting the Mental Health of Educators & Staff Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 744. A bill to address behavioral health and well- being among education professionals and other school staff; 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 fall within the juri  more

Rep. Bowman Introduces African American History Act
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

Rep. Bowman Introduces Heating & Cooling Relief Act
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

Rep. Casten Introduces ESP Family Leave Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "ESP Family Leave Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 770. A bill to establish eligibility requirements for education support professionals and school support staff under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
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

Rep. Doggett Introduces Stop the Wait Act
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

Rep. Doggett Introduces Taxpayer Research & Contributions Knowledge Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, introduced the "Taxpayer Research And Contributions Knowledge Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 885. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other Federal officials to compile into a searchable database information relating to Federal support for biomedical research and development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, the Judi  more

Rep. Eshoo Introduces Presidential Tax Transparency Act
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

Rep. Eshoo Introduces Protecting Community Television Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Community Television Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 907. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to modify the definition of franchise fee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., B  more

Rep. Fletcher Introduces Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
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

Rep. Franklin Introduces Simplifying Grants Act
WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. C. Scott Franklin, R-Fla., introduced the "Simplifying Grants Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 914. A bill to simplify the grant process for nonurbanized areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., Julia Letlow, R-La., Morgan Griffith, R-Va., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Brad Finstad, R-Minn., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Michael Guest, R-Miss., John R. Car  more

Rep. Khanna Introduces Farm System Reform Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Farm System Reform Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 797. A bill to place a moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations, to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to require country of origin labeling on beef, pork, and dairy products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the S  more

Rep. LaHood Introduces Freight Rail Assistance & Investment to Launch Coronavirus-era Activity & Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Freight Rail Assistance and Investment to Launch Coronavirus-era Activity and Recovery Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 838. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to encourage the replacement or modernization of inefficient, outdated freight railcars, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Sanford D.  more

Rep. McGovern Introduces Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced the "Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 805. A bill to establish the Office of High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement in the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for con  more

Rep. McHenry Introduces Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act
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

Rep. Stewart Introduces Student Mental Health Helpline Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, introduced the "Student Mental Health Helpline Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 822. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to award grants to eligible entities to establish or maintain a student mental health and safety helpline, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosp  more

Rep. Wilson Introduces American Teacher Act
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

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Women's Health Protection Act
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

Sen. Casey Introduces HCBS Access Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "HCBS Access Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 762. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of, and expand access to, home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Fina  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Mental Health in International Development & Humanitarian Settings Act
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

Sen. Casey Introduces No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act
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

Sen. Collins Introduces Animal Freedom From Testing, Experiments & Research Act
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

Sen. Cotton Introduces Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act
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

Sen. Markey Introduces Good Jobs for Good Airports Act
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

Sen. Murray Introduces Paycheck Fairness Act
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

Sen. Sanders Introduces Insulin for All Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Insulin for All Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 727. A bill to limit the price charged by manufacturers for insulin; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Insulin for All Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Limitation on price of insulin. (a) In general.--Notwithstanding any ot  more

Sen. Sanders Introduces Pay Teachers Act
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Pay Teachers Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 766. A bill to ensure that teachers are paid a livable and competitive salary throughout their career, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Alex Padilla, D-Calif  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Data Care Act
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

Sen. Wyden Introduces Vote at Home Act
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