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. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Access to Innovative Treatments Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2408. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide a review process for adverse national coverage determinations with respect to drug coverage under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently de  more

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. 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 24 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3133. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for acupuncturist services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions  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. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "National Critical Capabilities Defense Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3136. A bill to require notification and review of United States investment in foreign countries that may threaten the national security of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SEC  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. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced the "Find and Protect Foster Youth Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2426. A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to identify obstacles to identifying and responding to reports of children missing from foster care and other vulnerable foster youth, to provide technical assistance relating to the removal of such obstacl  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. Michael Guest, R-Miss., introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 363. A resolution expressing support for recognizing "National Police Week"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Letlow, R-La., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Jim Costa, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Nico  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced a legislation on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3147. A bill to establish a defense industrial base advanced capabilities pilot program; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, and Robert J. Wittman, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Defense industrial base advanced capabilities pilot program.  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 24 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3148. A bill to provide grants to State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance [[Page H2171]] law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; to the Committee on the Judic  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 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 365. A resolution supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to cur  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. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "Fairness for Rural Teaching Hospitals Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2433. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to update the calculation of the hospital specific rate for such hospitals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., and John Moolenaar, R-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  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. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Ally's Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2439. A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require coverage of hearing devices and systems in certain private health insurance plans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy an  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Compacts, Access, and Responsible Expansion for Mental Health Professionals Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2438. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to establish a grant program to be known as the Mental Health Licensure Portability Program to award grants to eligible   more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 368. A resolution encouraging Americans to recognize the historical significance of Emancipation Day to the Virgin Islands of the United States and the Nation; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa. * * * Encouraging Americans to recognize the historical significance of   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 24 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "Helping Kids Cope Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2412. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to increase national capacity to provide pediatric behavioral health services at children's hospitals and through community-based providers to improve children's access to care; and to authorize grants to begin to address large numbers of children boarding in em  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. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2448. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote the increased use of renewable natural gas, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful transportation-related emissions that contribute to poor air quality, and to increase job creation and economic opportunity throughout the United   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 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 25 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., introduced the "Jenna Quinn Law" on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 24. H.R. 2455. A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for grants in support of training and education to teachers and other school employees, students, and the community about how to prevent, recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse among primary and secondary school students; to the Committee on Educ  more

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa. introduced a resolution on May 5, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. H. Res. 369. A resolution supporting the United States-Thailand alliance and urging the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression ahead of the 2023 general elections in Thailand, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * S  more