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. 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 13 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 977. A bill to repeal changes made by health care reform laws to the Medicare exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals; 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 provisio  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Presidential Accountability for Yearly Submission of The United States Budget Act" on Feb. 7, 2023. H.R. 858. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for the salaries or expenses of political employees if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Presidential Budget Accountability Act" on Feb. 7, 2023. H.R. 857. A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for travel by the President if the President's annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced the "Guidance Out Of Darkness Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 890. A bill to increase access to agency guidance documents; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Clay Higgins, R-La., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Russell Fry, R-S.C., and Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Build up Illegal Line Defenses with Assets Lawfully Lifted Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 776. A bill to amend section 524(c) of title 18, United States Code, to use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Barry Moore, R-Ala.,  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "FTO Passport Revocation Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 775. A bill to authorize the revocation or denial of passports to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., and  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 780. A bill to prohibit the receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary cities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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 committe  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "No Social Security for Illegal Aliens Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 779. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to exclude from creditable wages and self-employment income wages earned for services by aliens illegally performed in the United States and self-employment income derived from a trade or business illegally conducted in the United States; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. An  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Telling Everyone the Location of data Leaving the U.S. Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 742. A bill to require that any person that maintains an internet website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that stores and maintains information collected from such website or application in the People's Republic of China to disclose that such information is stored and maintained in the People's Republic of China and whether the Chi  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Terrorist Deportation Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 778. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to facilitate the removal of aliens identified in the terrorist screening database, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Ryan Zinke, R-  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., introduced the "Visa Overstay Enforcement Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 777. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to penalize aliens who overstay their visas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., and B  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, introduced the "Reinvesting In Shoreline Economies and Ecosystems Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 913. A bill to modify the disposition of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues and to open Federal financial sharing to heighten opportunities for renewable energy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined b  more

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

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "Felony Murder for Deadly Fentanyl Distribution Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 916. A bill to punish the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., and Doug Lamborn, R-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Felony Murder for   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced the "No Asylum for Criminals Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 921. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of a crime is ineligible for asylum, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., and Barry Moore, R-Ala. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, introduced the "Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 788. A bill to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Randy  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 13 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., introduced the "Second Chance at Life Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 983. A bill to ensure that a woman seeking a chemical abortion is informed that it may be possible to reverse the intended effects of the abortion if the woman changes her mind, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Alex X. M  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced the "Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act" on Feb. 7, 2023. H.R. 862. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit dismemberment abortions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, Guy Reschenthaler, R-  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., introduced the "Respect State Housing Laws Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 802. A bill to amend the CARES Act to remove a requirement on lessors to provide notice to vacate, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Andy Barr, R-Ky., William Timmons, R-S.C., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Mike Flood, R-Neb., and Ralph Norman, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  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. 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. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Banning Operations and Leases with the Illegitimate Venezuelan Authoritarian Regime Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 825. A bill to prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Guy Reschenthaler,  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Ga., introduced the "Home Internet Accessibility Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 827. A bill to require the Comptroller General to submit to Congress a report on the capacity of Federally- assisted housing to support broadband service, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Home Internet Accessibility Act". S  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. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced the "Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 740. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to reinstate criminal 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. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Human-Animal Chimera Prohibition Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 751. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain types of human-animal chimeras; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Human-Animal Chimera Prohibition Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Prohibition on certain human-animal chimeras. Part I of titl  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced legislation on March 8, 2023. S. 708. A bill to improve outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries with major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Guidance relating to Medicaid coverage of genetic testing to improve outcomes for beneficiaries with major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions. Not later than 1  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 769. A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate March 9 as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day and to designate the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag as an official symbol to recognize citizens of the United States held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubi  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates Act" on March 9, 2023. S. 752. A bill to secure the dignity and safety of incarcerated women; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Steve Daines, R-Mont. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Preventing Vi  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Taylor Force Martyr Payment Prevention Act" on March 7, 2023. S. 691. A bill to deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for the benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ted Cru  more