WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced a resolution on April 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 26. H. Res. 277. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Made  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Manufacturing API, Drugs, and Excipients in America Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2707. A bill to mitigate drug shortages and provide incentives for maintaining, expanding, and relocating the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, medical diagnostic devices, pharmaceuticals, and personal protective equipment in the United States, and for other purposes; to the  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., introduced the "Latonya Reeves Freedom Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2708. A bill to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Employee Profit-Sharing Encouragement Act" on April 13, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2628. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for executive compensation unless the employer maintains profit-sharing distributions for employees; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Al Green, D-Texas, and Ilh  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Filer Voter Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2629. A bill to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to treat certain tax return preparers as voter registration agencies under such Act for purposes of distributing voter registration application forms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., introduced the "Ensuring Safer Schools Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2541. A bill to prioritize the hiring and training of veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2494. A bill to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, D  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced the "Securing Access to Lower Taxes by Ensuring Deductibility Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2555. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the deduction for certain taxes, including State and local property and income taxes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Yo  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., introduced the "Senior Security Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2593. A bill to create an interdivisional taskforce at the Securities and Exchange Commission for senior investors; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "National Senior Investor Initiative Act of 2023" or the "Senior Sec  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., introduced the "Green New Deal for Health Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2764. A bill to establish a Green New Deal for Health to prepare and empower the health care sector to protect the health and wellbeing of our workers, our communities, and our planet in the face of the climate crisis, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and M  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., introduced the "Alice Paul Voter Protection Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1583. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit interfering with voter registration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., introduced the "Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2500. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand certain authorities with respect to the recall of controlled substances to apply with respect to all drugs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 26. H. Res. 280. A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 22, 2023, as "Kimchi Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Brian F  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., introduced the "America's Call To Improve Opportunities Now for National Service Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1588. A bill to establish an AmeriCorps Administration to carry out the national and volunteer service programs, to expand participation in such programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Natural  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 310. A resolution condemning the inaction by the Islamic Republic of Iran in addressing the poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls, the Daughters of the Iranian Revolution; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 26. H. Res. 281. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Jahana  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 315. A resolution expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 the jurisdiction of the committee co  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., introduced the "School Meals Expansion Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2567. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act with respect to expanding community eligibility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Jared Huffman, D-Calif.,   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution" resolution on April 6, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 26. H.J. Res. 52. A joint resolution to repeal and replace the Authorization for Use of Military Force; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Communities Before Air Tourism Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2613. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require that a voluntary agreement with respect to commercial air tour operations over a national park considers the well being of communities overflown by aircraft involved in such operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infras  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Robert Menendez Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Working Families Task Force Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2614. A bill to establish a national task force to expand opportunities and improve the standard of living for working families in America; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently de  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on April 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 318. A resolution recognizing the importance of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea on October 1, 1953; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Young Kim, R-Calif., Ami Bera,  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md., introduced the "No Child Left Inside Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2784. A bill to promote environmental literacy; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., and C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, D-Md., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on April 3, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 275. A resolution supporting the designation of Vaisakhi, April 14 of each year, as National Sikh Day; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., and David G. Vala  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 24, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 320. A resolution recognizing the Republic of Artsakh's independence and condemning Azerbaijan's continued aggression against Armenia and Artsakh; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., and Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. * * * Whereas the right to self-determination is enshrined   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Women in NCAA Sports Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2532. A bill to establish a Commission on Men's and Women's Fairness in College Sports; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Women in NCAA Sports Act". SEC. 2. Establishment. SEC. 3. Duties. SEC  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "BAH Restoration Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2537. A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to increase the basic allowance for housing inside the United States for members of the uniformed services; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Rick Larsen, D-Wa  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Journalism Competition and Preservation Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1094. A bill to provide a temporary safe harbor for publishers of online content to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms regarding the terms on which content may be distributed; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Stev  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced legislation on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1090. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to update the payment system of the Department of Veterans Affairs to allow for electronic fund transfer of educational assistance, administered by the Secretary, to a foreign institution of higher education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECT  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1098. A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-A  more