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 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. 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. 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 24 -- Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., introduced the "Covenant School Heroes Congressional Gold Medal Act" on March 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 2440. A bill to award Congressional Gold Medals to Metropolitan Police Officers Officer Michael Collazo and Officer Rex Englebert, in recognition of their exceptional bravery and valor in confronting an active shooter at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bi  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. John Rose, R-Tenn., introduced the "CDFI Fund Transparency Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 23. H.R. 3161. A bill to amend the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994 to require the Director of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to testify on an annual basis before the Financial Services Committee of the House of Representatives and the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee of the Sena  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