WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., introduced a resolution on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H.J. Res. 44. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cospo  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., introduced the "Maximizing Opioid Recovery Emergency Savings Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1620. A bill to promote affordable access to evidence- based opioid treatments under the Medicare program and require coverage of medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders, opioid overdose reversal medications, and recovery support services by health plans without cost- sharing requireme  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., introduced the "Simplifying Management, Access, Reallocation, and Transfer of Spectrum Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1677. A bill to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to provide for an incumbent informing capability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif. * * * SECTION  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. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1606. A bill to amend the Small Business Act to codify the Boots to Business Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Roger Williams, R-Texas, Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky., and Jake Ellzey, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  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

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act" on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1691. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices under the Medicare program, 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 det  more