WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Rick Allen, R-Ga., introduced the "Employee Rights Act " on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2700. A bill to reform the labor laws of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Bob Good, R-Va., Erin Houchin, R-Ind., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Dus  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Accountability for Lawless Violence In our Neighborhoods Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2581. A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being awarded or otherwise made available to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Eli Crane, R-Ariz., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., and Bob Good,  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., introduced the "Ensuring United Families at the Border Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2580. A bill to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to clarify the standards for family detention, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Russell Fry, R-S.C., Bob Good, R  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., introduced legislation on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2482. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the accessibility of mental health care providers and services for members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., and Brittany P  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. 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. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "America Works Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1581. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the supplemental nutrition assistance program; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Doug Lam  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced the "VA Supply Chain Management System Authorization Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2499. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out an information technology system and prioritize certain requirements to manage supply chains for medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act ma  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., introduced the "Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2562. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to enter into appropriate arrangements with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide for a report on the health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution, and for other purposes; to the Com  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 309. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration has the authority to approve drugs for abortion care; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., C  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced the "Safe Students Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2502. A bill to repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Bob  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 27 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Preserving Rules Ordered for The Entities Covered Through 340B Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2534. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure the equitable treatment of covered entities and pharmacies participating in the 340B drug discount program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Way  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 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., introduced the "New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2539. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the new markets tax credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., A. Drew Ferguson, R  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced the "Veteran's Choice Accountability Act" on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2543. A bill to improve the provision of health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veteran's Choice Accountability Act". SEC. 2. Evaluation of fee-basis care provided by Dep  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "End Racial and Religious Profiling Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1084. A bill to eliminate racial, religious, and other discriminatory profiling by law enforcement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Sheld  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1071. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select the right college and succeed once enrolled; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Cassid  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1092. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make college affordable and accessible by expanding access to dual or concurrent enrollment programs and early college high school programs; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark.,   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