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. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Trust the Science Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 764. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Ja  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 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

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., introduced the "Ellie's Law" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 902. A bill to provide for further comprehensive research at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke on unruptured intracranial aneurysms; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Troy Carter, D-La., David Trone, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., introduced the "Firearm Lockbox Protection Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 771. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the secure storage of a licensed firearm possessed by a Federal judge, 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 wi  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. introduced the "IoT Readiness Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 904. A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to collect and maintain data on the growth in the use of Internet of Things devices and devices that use 5G mobile networks in order to determine the amount of electromagnetic spectrum required to meet the demand created by such use, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  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. 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

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., introduced the "Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 906. A bill to ensure consumers have access to data relating to their motor vehicles, critical repair information, and tools, and to provide them choices for the maintenance, service, and repair of their motor vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Warren   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 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. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced legislation on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 786. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an additional place for holding court for the Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., and Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Additional places for holding court.  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., introduced the "Protecting Our Wealth of Energy Resources Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 923. A bill to prohibit the President from issuing moratoria on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Rural Physician Workforce Production Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 834. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to support rural residency training funding that is equitable for all States, 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 11 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Protecting First Responders from Secondary Exposure Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 795. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of grant amounts for providing training and resources for first responders on the use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances, and purchasing such containment devices for use by first responde  more

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

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act" on Feb. 9, 2023. H.R. 929. A bill to take certain land in the State of Washington into trust for the benefit of the Puyallup Tribe of the Puyallup Reservation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Puyallup Tribe of Indian  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "America Votes Act" on Feb. 7, 2023. H.R. 861. A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of voting in an election for Federal office to meet such requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Commitment to Veteran Support and Outreach Act" on Feb. 10, 2023. H.R. 984. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., and Brad Finstad, R-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  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. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced the "Removing Extraneous Loopholes Insuring Every Veteran Emergency Act" on Feb. 2, 2023. H.R. 815. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jack Bergm  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act" on Feb. 6, 2023. H.R. 845. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in troubled title I schools to reduce the dropout rate; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Danny K. Davis, D  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 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. 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

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. 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. 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