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 4 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced the "Work Not Woke Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2712. A bill to enact into law the requirements of the Executive Order issued on September 22, 2020, relating to Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Orders 13985, 14035, and 14091, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees  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. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the "Tribal Firearm Access Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1709. A bill to allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents in obtaining a firearm from a federally licensed firearms dealer; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska, Tom Cole, R-Okla., Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D.  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 237. A resolution recognizing the importance of stepped-up basis under section 1014 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in preserving family-owned farms and small businesses; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Robert Latta, R-Ohio, Angie Craig, D-Minn., Adrian Smith, R-Neb.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1761. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to raise the retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, August Pfluger, R-Texas, Barry Moore, R-Ala., Pat Fallon, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the "U.S.A. Beef Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1604. A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act to modify requirements for a meat food product of cattle to bear a ``Product of U.S.A.'' label, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Clay Higgins, R-La., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., and Mary E. Miller  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Healthcare Freedom Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1769. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create health freedom accounts available to all individuals; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Mark Green, R-Tenn., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., and Bob Good,   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "NIH Reform Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1768. A bill to replace the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases with 3 separate national research institutes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz.,  more