WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., introduced the "Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2742. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to provide for greater protection of roosters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "Freedom from Government Competition Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2744. A bill to require that the Federal Government procure from the private sector the goods and services necessary for the operations and management of certain Government agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Steube, R-Fla., Kat Cammack, R-  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "National Plan to End Parkinson's Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2365. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a national project to prevent and cure Parkinson's, to be known as the National Parkinson's Project, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., J  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "90-Day Review Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2366. A bill to establish a 90-day limit to file a petition for judicial review of a permit, license, or approval for a highway or public transportation project, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Russell Fry, R-S.C., R  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Stop Antiabortion Disinformation Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2736. A bill to prohibit disinformation in the advertising of abortion services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, Lori Trahan, D-Mass., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Marc V  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., introduced the "Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2367. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Eric Swalw  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2747. A bill to support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in ea  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., introduced the "Young Americans Financial Literacy Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2821. A bill to establish a grant program in the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to fund the establishment of centers of excellence to support research, development and planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective programs in financial literacy education for young people and families ages 8 through 24 years  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, introduced the "Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2822. A bill to ensure that contractors of the Department of Agriculture comply with certain labor laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Becca Balint, D-Vt., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2823. A bill to exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-I  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the "Community Solar Consumer Choice Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2751. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish a program to increase participation in community solar programs and the receipt of associated benefits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently d  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the "Efficient Grid Interconnection Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2749. A bill to facilitate the generation and delivery of power from affordable and reliable renewable generation projects and energy storage projects; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sean Casten, D-Ill., and Scott Peters, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; definitions. SEC. 2. S  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Access to AEDs Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2370. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement a comprehensive program to promote student access to defibrillation in public elementary schools and secondary schools; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Commit  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Protect Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1828. A bill to protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from removal during Department of Homeland Security enforcement actions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Prison Libraries Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2825. A bill to establish a program to make grants for the establishment of prison libraries; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Andre Carson, D-Ind., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., He  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., introduced the "Save Local Business Act" on April 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2826. A bill to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Mary E. Miller,   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., introduced the "Firearms Retailer Code of Conduct Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2753. A bill to require federally licensed firearms manufacturers, importers, and dealers and their employees to undergo training to be eligible to sell a firearm, to require a notice to be posted at retail firearms locations that describes the signs of unlawful firearms purchases, to require such licensees to maintain physica  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on April 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 12. H. Res. 299. A resolution recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Armenian Genocide Education Act" on April 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 12. H.R. 2803. A bill to direct the Librarian of Congress to carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Joseph D.  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2755. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform to the intent of the Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, as set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying Conference Report 105-599, that the National Taxpayer Advocate be  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "International Human Rights Defense Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1833. A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Gerald E. Connoll  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "New Way Forward Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2374. A bill to reform the process for enforcing the immigration laws of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Greg Casar, D-Texas, Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a joint resolution on March 27, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 8. H.J. Res. 45. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Pharmacy Benefit Manager Sunshine and Accountability Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2816. A bill to amend title XI of the Social Security Act to strengthen transparency requirements with respect to pharmacy benefit managers; 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   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1808. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination in the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on March 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 8. H. Res. 261. A resolution reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the United States and the African Union, and expressing strong support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area; to the Commit  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Assisting In Developing Youth Employment Act" on April 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2840. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide funding, on a competitive basis, for summer and year-round employment opportunities for youth ages 14 through 24; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Assisting In Dev  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Helping to Encourage Real Opportunities (HERO) for Youth Act" on April 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 10. H.R. 2841. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the work opportunity credit for certain youth employees; to the Committee on Ways and Means. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Helping to Encourage Real Opportunities (HERO) for Youth Act of 2023".  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma in 911 Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2763. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety telecommunicators; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Norma Torres, D-Cali  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., introduced legislation on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2379. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 616 East Main Street in St. Charles, Illinois, as the "Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. * * * SECTION 1. Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office. * * * Summary: Designates t  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act " on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1838. A bill to prohibit the application of certain restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations with respect to the provision of assistance under part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., A  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 28, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 8. H. Res. 262. A resolution supporting the teaching of climate change in schools; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., J  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "VA Flood Preparedness Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2683. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make certain contributions to local authorities to mitigate the risk of flooding on local property adjacent to medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Aff  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., introduced the "Capital Loss Inflation Fairness Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2684. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on capital losses and index the limitation to inflation; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Nancy Mace, R-S.C., and Mary E. Miller, R-Ill. * * * SECTION   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Stop the Invasion Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2737. A bill to require the President to suspend the entry of aliens into the United States when the average number of ``encounters'' exceeds a certain number, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Lauren Boebert, R-C  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, introduced the "Mining Schools Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2685. A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., and Robert J  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Facilitating Investments Required for Emergency Services to All Towns in Our Nation Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1814. A bill to provide grants for fire station construction through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastruct  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced legislation on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2781. A bill to provide for the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chip Roy, R-Texas, Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Bob Good, R-Va., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., R  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "Agriculture Resilience Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1840. A bill to address the impact of climate change on agriculture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce, House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Trust in Government Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2689. A bill to improve the service delivery of agencies and public perception of agency interactions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, Education and the Workforce, Veterans'  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Railroad Employee Equity and Fairness Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2785. A bill to permanently exempt payments made from the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985; to the Committee on the Budget. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Je  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., introduced the "Captain James A. Lovell, Jr., Congressional Gold Medal Act" on April 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2655. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Captain James Arthur Lovell, Jr., (USN-Ret), in recognition of his service to our Nation and most notably, his leadership, bravery, and general significance to the advancement of United States space exploration; to the Committee on Financial Servic  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., introduced the "Gun Violence Prevention Research Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2390. A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Sh  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "American Investment in Manufacturing Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2788. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the allowance for depreciation, amortization, or depletion for purposes of determining the income limitation on the deduction for business interest; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joseph D. Morel  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Telehealth Expansion Act" on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1843. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nev., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., and Bradley Schneider, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. S  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Protection from Abusive Passengers Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2394. A bill to protect airline crew members, security screening personnel, and passengers by banning abusive passengers from commercial aircraft flights, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently det  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., introduced the "Fairness to Freedom Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2697. A bill to establish the right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., James McGovern, D-Mass., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jan Schako  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General Training Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 9. H.R. 2733. A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to require the employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs to receive training developed by the Inspector General of the Department on reporting wrongdoing to, responding to requests from, and cooperating with the O  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "SALT Fairness for Working Families Act" on April 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 11. H.R. 2660. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitation on the amount individuals can deduct for certain State and local taxes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "SA  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Equal Campus Access Act" on March 27, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 7. H.R. 1816. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Brian Babin, R-Tex  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced legislation on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 8. H.R. 2398. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Prohibition on smoking in facilities of the Veterans Health Admi  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Background Check Completion Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1116. A bill to prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Tammy Duckworth, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1119. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the CHAMPVA program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard Blumenthal  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 143. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 3 through April 7, 2023, as National Assistant Principals Week; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. * * * Expressing support for the designation of the week of April  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 153. A resolution recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Care Worker Recognition Month"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Be  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Department of Energy & Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1112. A bill to amend the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to clarify whistleblower rights and protections, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., James Lankford, R-Okla.  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., introduced the "Managing Active and Reserve Tech Talent Effectively Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1123. A bill to ensure computer programming, coding, and artificial intelligence capabilities in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Managing Active and Reserve Tech Talent Effectively Act of 2023" or the  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Accountability for Endless Wars Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1151. A bill to terminate authorizations for the use of military force and declarations of war no later than 10 years after the enactment of such authorizations or declarations; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and Peter Welch, D-Vt. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Smarter Sentencing Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1152. A bill to focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Tim Kaine, D-Va.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Financial Compensation for CFPB Whistleblowers Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1124. A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to provide for whistleblower incentives and protection; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Richard J. Durbin, D  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Invest to Protect Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1144. A bill to establish a grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Jon Tester, D-Mont., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Chr  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 157. A resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tim Ka  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 151. A resolution recognizing March 31, 2023, as ``Cesar Chavez Day'' in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Promoting Women in Aviation Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1154. A bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Promoting Women   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 145. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 154. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Tammy Baldwin,  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 9. S. Res. 149. A resolution designating the first week of April 2023 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Sheldon  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 8. S. 1127. A bill to amend the CALM Act to include video streaming services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  more