WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Gun Trafficker Detection Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2418. A bill to require lost or stolen firearms to be reported to law enforcement authorities within 48 hours, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Barbara Lee, D-Cal  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Women's Health Protection Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 12. A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, i  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., introduced the "Enhanced Background Checks Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 2403. A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Jake Auchin  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., introduced a legislation on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3138. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional activities, resources, and data collection with respect to English learners, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez,   more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "People Over Parking Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3145. A bill to allow property owners the discretion to make decisions regarding how many parking spots to provide in connection with certain new residential and commercial developments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Gre  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 375. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2023; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Stephen F. Lynch, D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced a legislation on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3149. A bill to designate United States Route 20 in the States of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts as the "National Medal of Honor Highway", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Cl  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., introduced the "Veterans Equal Access Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2431. A bill to authorize Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., David Joyce, R-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 377. A resolution calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., William R. Keating, D-Mass., and Thomas Ke  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced the "Grandfamily Housing Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3153. A bill to provide grants to owners of intergenerational dwelling units, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited to as the "Grandfamily Housing Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Grant program for grandfamily h  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Mass., introduced the "Hastening Arms Limitations Talks Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3154. A bill to reduce and eliminate threats posed by nuclear weapons to the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall withi  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 372. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "Mental Health Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Becca Balint, D-Vt., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, introduced the "Food Date Labeling Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3159. A bill to establish requirements for quality and discard dates that are voluntarily declared on the food label; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juri  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Fossil Free Financing Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2443. A bill to amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require a reduction of financed emissions to protect financial stability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Jamaal  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Name Accuracy in Credit Reporting Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2444. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require nationwide consumer reporting agencies, upon request, to use a consumer's current legal name on consumer reports, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Name Accuracy in C  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill. introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 380. A resolution encouraging the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to continue its critical work, in- person and online, in educating the public about the dangers of antisemitism and the origins of the Holocaust; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Sylvia Ga  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 382. A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month as a time to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to the society and culture of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., David Kust  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Military Housing Transparency and Accountability Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3165. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish additional requirements for a military housing complaint database; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Vero  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 381. A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2023, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently  more