WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 361. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 7 each year as "Brain Donation Awareness Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., and Don Bacon, R-Neb. * * * Expressing support for the designation of May 7 each year as "Brain Donation  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Travel for Care Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3132. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude employer-reimbursed travel expenses for abortion-related care from taxation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 2402. A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the manufacture, processing, use, and distribution in commerce of commercial asbestos and mixtures and articles containing commercial asbestos, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 20. H.R. 2401. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select the right college and succeed once enrolled; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Larry Bucsh  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. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2424. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Suzanne Bona  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 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 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