WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on April 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 30. H. Res. 289. A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons; to the C  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced legislation on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1740. A bill to amend the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2014 to establish payment and performance security requirements for projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced the "More Teaching Less Testing Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1741. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to decrease the frequency of standardized tests administered to students in grades 3 through 12, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1613. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve transparency and prevent the use of abusive spread pricing and related practices in the Medicaid program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Deborah K.  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Pell Grant Sustainability Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1742. A bill to index the maximum value of Federal Pell Grants to inflation; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nev., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, Scott Peters, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1729. A bill to establish a trust fund to provide for adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Agriculture, Natural Resources, an  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Puppy Protection Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1624. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for the humane treatment of dogs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., and Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pup  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Shielding America's Youth From Exploitation Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2711. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish an annual training for students in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps regarding the prevention of sexual abuse; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Joyce, R-Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Donald W. Nor  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice For All Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1705. A bill to restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice and civil rights, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and Education and the Workforce, fo  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Bipartisan Ban on Congressional Stock Ownership Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1679. A bill to prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress and spouses of Members of Congress, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, House Administration, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Housing Is a Human Right Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1708. A bill to address root causes of homelessness, meet the needs of community members experiencing harms from homelessness, transition communities towards providing housing for all, end penalization of homelessness, and ensure full democratic participation and inclusion of persons experiencing homelessness, and for other purpose  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on April 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 324. A resolution expressing support for the staff of this Nation's public, school, academic, and special libraries and the essential services they provide to our communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social services and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizen  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on April 13, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 30. H. Res. 292. A resolution condemning the expulsion of two Black, duly elected Tennessee Representatives as a blatant act of racism and an attack on the democracy of the United States and observing that the Tennessee House of Representatives preferred to take this action of expulsion rather than to act on gun control measures to pro  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J. introduced a resolution on March 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 227. A resolution recognizing the sovereignty of Ukraine and the unbreakable spirit of the people of Ukraine; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., William R. Keating, D-Mass., and Mike Quigley, D-Ill. * * * Recognizing the sovereignty of  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced the "Black Sea Security Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1680. A bill to provide for security in the Black Sea region, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Black Sea Security Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Sense of Congress on Black Sea security. SEC. 3  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 3. H. Con. Res. 27. Concurrent resolution condemning Russia's unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Thomas Kean Jr., R-N.J., S  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. William R. Keating, D-Mass., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 304. A resolution commending the International Criminal Court's issuance of an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and Maria Lvova- Belova, Commissioner for Children's Rights in the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, for two war crimes related to the forcible deportation of Ukrainian chi  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Improving Access to Mental Health Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1638. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program; 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  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2715. A bill to require full funding of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan,   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1589. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve nutrition in tribal areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "New Deal for New Americans Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1643. A bill to establish the National Office of New Americans, to reduce obstacles to United States citizenship, to support the integration of immigrants into the social, cultural, economic, and civic life of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education an  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1595. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., introduced the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park Redesignation and Boundary Study Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1647. A bill to redesignate the Salem Maritime National Historic Site as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park", and for the purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Salem Maritime National Historical Park Rede  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., introduced the "Stabilizing Vulnerable Banks Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1596. A bill to amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to repeal the exemption from enhanced supervision and prudential standards applicable to bank holding companies with total consolidated assets between $50,000,000,000 and $250,000,000,000; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. introduced a resolution on April 25, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on April 29. H. Res. 319. A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, Education and the Workforce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, Financia  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "SNAP Benefits Fairness Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1765. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the limitation on the maximum deduction for shelter expenses allowable for determination of benefits under such Act; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Jimmy Gomez, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Secure Viable Banking Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1602. A bill to repeal title IV of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Betty McCollum, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., introduced the "XXX" on April 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 27. H.R. 2573. A bill to express the Sense of Congress with respect to Federal preemption of State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., Ritchie Torres,   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1723. A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Norma Torres, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Deliver Executive Profits On Seized Institutions to Taxpayers Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1654. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses and profits from sales of stock received by executives employed by failing banks that were closed and for which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has been appointed as conservat  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Do No Harm Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2725. A bill to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to protect civil rights and otherwise prevent meaningful harm to third parties, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Gregorio Sabl  more