WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, introduced the "Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 2406. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently allow a tax deduction at the time an investment in qualified property is made, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Brian Fi  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., introduced the "Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2415. A bill to establish the Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Springfield Race Riot N  more

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. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Supporting All Healthy Options When Purchasing Produce Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3127. A bill to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to provide families year-round access to nutrition incentives, including hard-to-serve areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mark Alford, R-Mo., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo. introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 374. A resolution supports the designation of "ALS Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Susie Lee, D-Nev., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., and Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * Supports the designation of "ALS Awareness Month". Wherea  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced the "Stand Your Ground Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3142. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an affirmative defense for certain criminal violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., C. Scott Frankli  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation Settlement Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3144. A bill to provide for the settlement of claims relating to the Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation in Illinois, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., and Sharice Da  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., introduced the "Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2427. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people, in recognition of their highly distinguished service in the Vietnam war and the fight against communism; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the S  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Minorities in Aviation Education Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2428. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Gwen  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 376. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bisho  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. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Next Generation Fuels Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2434. A bill to promote low-carbon, high-octane fuels, to protect public health, and to improve vehicle efficiency and performance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Za  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, introduced the "Visa Overstays Penalties Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2436. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to expand penalties for illegal entry and presence; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Barry Moore, R-Ala., Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Keith Self, R-Texas, and Andy Biggs  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. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Disability And Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2442. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit the exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of disability; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., introduced the "Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2447. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in the Armed Forces in the Panama Canal Zone, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Joaquin Castro, D-Tex  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 25 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Taiwan Protection and National Resilience Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2449. A bill to require a strategy for countering the People's Republic of China; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisio  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., introduced the "Reentry Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 2400. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during the 30-day period preceding their release; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, David Trone, D-Md., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Lauren Underwood, D  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