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. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Entrepreneurs Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2485. A bill to require certain recipients of funds for disadvantaged business enterprises to provide an analysis of efforts to expand opportunities available to disadvantaged business enterprises to participate in the DBE program; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosp  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 27 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced a resolution on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 26. H. Res. 278. A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2023, as "Venture Smith Freedom Day"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn. * * * Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2023, as "Venture Smith Freedom Day". Whereas, in  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Protect American Energy From China Act" on April 3, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2462. A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for implementing or administering any provision of the memorandum of understanding reached between the Secretary of Energy and the Chinese Academy of Sciences; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Posey, R-Fla., Doug   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., introduced the "Safe Routes Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2493. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to vehicle weight limitations for certain logging vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Safe Routes Act of 2  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced a resolution on April 6, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 26. H. Res. 279. A resolution supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Dolores Huerta; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Gwen Moore, D-Wis.  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., introduced the "Protecting Gold Star Spouses Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2496. A bill to provide interim appropriations for the Coast Guard Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefits Plans for each fiscal year after fiscal year 2022, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  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. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on April 19, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 25. H. Res. 307. A resolution expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., and Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * Exp  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Honest Ads Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2599. A bill to enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements to the public, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis. * * * SECTI  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. 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 29 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2604. A bill to amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to make improvements; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; references; severability. SE  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced legislation on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2507. A bill to amend the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and title 49, United States Code, with respect to disadvantaged business enterprises, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. * * * SECTION 1. Inspector General report on participation in FAA programs by disadvantaged small business concerns. SEC.   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Campus Free Speech Restoration Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2508. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure that public institutions of higher education eschew policies that improperly constrain the expressive rights of students, and to ensure that private institutions of higher education are transparent about, and responsible for, their chosen speech policies;   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Defund China's Allies Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2511. A bill to prohibit the availability of foreign assistance to certain countries that do not recognize the sovereignty of Taiwan, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., and Barry   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act" on April 6, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 25. H.R. 2530. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be su  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced legislation on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2625. A bill to lower the aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity necessary for an issuer to qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Definition of well-known seasoned issuer.  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., introduced the "Helping Startups Continue To Grow Act" on April 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2624. A bill to update the definition of an emerging growth company, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Helping Startups Continue To Grow Act". SEC. 2. Emerging growth company criteria.  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 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 26. S. 1068. A bill to ensure that State and local law enforcement officers are permitted to cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Bill Hagerty, R-Te  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