WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, introduced the "Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3130. A bill to enhance protections for election records; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee   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 25 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 362. A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of elementary and secondary school teachers in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Madeleine Dean,  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 25 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 366. A resolution commemorating the 31st anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles riots; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Ni  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., introduced the "Overcoming Prevalent Inadequacies in Overdose Information Data Sets Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3150. A bill to permit the Attorney General to award grants for accurate date on opioid-related overdoses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. David Trone, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Overcoming Preva  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. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., introduced the "Pharmaceutical Research Transparency Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3160. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the transparency of pharmaceutical research costs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration o  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 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

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced a legislation on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3168. A bill to establish a Joint Autonomy Office in the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Establishment of the Joint Autonomy Office. SEC. 2. Framework for classification of autonomous capabilities. SEC. 3. Plan for   more