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 2 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 235. A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2023, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Tracey   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Transportation Safety Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1668. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the highway safety improvement program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "S  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. introduced a resolution on March 14, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 1. H. Res. 225. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2023 as "National CACFP Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Ed Case, D-Hawaii, and Dina Titus, D-Nev. * * * Expressing support for the designation   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 6 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, introduced the "Transparency in Government Contracts Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1744. A bill to require the Small Business Administration to disaggregate data on Federal contracts awarded to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in certain reports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep  more

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. 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. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced the "Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1629. A bill to make hemp, cannabidiol derived from hemp, and any other ingredient derived from hemp lawful for use under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as a dietary ingredient in a dietary supplement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill  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 4 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2713. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, 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   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act" on March 24, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1785. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the rehabilitation credit for certain small projects, to eliminate the requirement that the taxpayer's basis in a building be reduced by the amount of the rehabilitation credit determined with respect to such building, and for other purposes  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1756. A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to initiate hearings to review Federal milk marketing orders relating to pricing of Class I skim milk, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Mary E.   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 6 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., introduced the "Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1757. A bill to provide enhanced student loan relief to educators; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Pr  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 4 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1716. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., B  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 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 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act" on March 21, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1685. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the purchase of certain new electric bicycles; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., and Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif. * * * SECTIO  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 4 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., introduced the "Grand Ronde Reservation Act Amendment" on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1722. A bill to amend the Grand Ronde Reservation Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Val Hoyle, D-Ore., and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th  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 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 6 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1770. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide pharmacy payment of certain services; 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 of such provisions   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., introduced the "BNA Fairness Act" on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1732. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income the basic needs allowance of members of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., and Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. * *   more