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 1 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Comprehensive Access to Resources and Education for Long COVID Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1616. A bill to address research on, and improve access to, supportive services for individuals with Long COVID; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Comprehensive Access to R  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act" on March 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1617. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently deter  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 6 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga., introduced the "Testing, Rapid Analysis, and Narcotic Quality Research Act" on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1734. A bill to require coordinated National Institute of Standards and Technology science and research activities regarding illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. T  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., introduced legislation on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 28. H.R. 1573. A bill to require the Secretary of Education to accept certain documentation from the Department of Defense as proof of employment for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Repayment plan for public service employees.  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 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Va., introduced the "CBD Product Safety and Standardization Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on April 30. H.R. 1628. A bill to authorize the regulation of interstate commerce with respect to food containing cannabidiol derived from hemp, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., and Mark Pocan, D-Wis.   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. 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 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 6 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., introduced legislation on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 4. H.R. 1753. A bill to ensure that certain members of the Armed Forces who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for such service; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wi  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 2 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., introduced legislation on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 1. H.R. 1635. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the amount of survivors' and dependents' educational assistance provided to an eligible individual pursuing a program of education at an institution in the Republic of the Philippines; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. I  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill. introduced a concurrent resolution on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the concurrent resolution was released on May 3. H. Con. Res. 28. Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits to the people and communities of the United States; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. G  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., introduced the "Get Rewarding Outdoor Work for our Veterans Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1786. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a report on the Warrior Training Advancement Course, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to administer a pilot program to employ veterans in positions that relate to conservation and resource management activities of the Department of   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 1 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Ala., introduced a resolution on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the joint resolution was released on April 29. H.J. Res. 58. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bob Good, R-Va., Keith Self, R-Texas, and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * Resolved by the Senate and House of Represen  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. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced a joint resolution on April 25, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on April 29. H.J. Res. 59. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States"; to the Committee on the Judici  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. 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

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 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. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Jobs to Compete Act" on March 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1655. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short- term workforce programs; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., introduced the "Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 2. H.R. 1689. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education, in coordination with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to award grants to eligible entities to support the mental and behavioral health of elementary and secondary school students, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Wo  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1724. A bill to counter the spread of the LOGINK logistics information platform, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such p  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act" on April 19, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 2729. A bill to establish a commission to study how Federal laws and policies affect United States citizens living in foreign countries; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House Administration, and Energy and Commerce, for   more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission Extension Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 3. H.R. 1727. A bill to amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., Gera  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., introduced the "Stop Funding Our Adversaries Act" on March 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 5. H.R. 1800. A bill to prohibition Federal spending on funding research in China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Mary E. Mill  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