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 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. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced the "Open Access Evapotranspiration Data Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2429. A bill to establish the Open Access Evapotranspiration (OpenET) Data Program; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, Jared Huffman, D-Calif., and Burgess Owens, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Open Access Evapotranspiration D  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. 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 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. 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