WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced a concurrent resolution on May 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Con. Res. 42. Concurrent resolution honoring Mary Eliza Mahoney, America's first professionally trained Black nurse; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jennifer  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "PREEMIE Reauthorization Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 3226. A bill to reauthorize the Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early Act; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, and Jen Kiggans, R-Va. *   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced a concurrent resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Con. Res. 32. Concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Cori Bush, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., introduced the "Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3238. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the low-income housing credit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Vern Buchanan, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Targeting Resources for Equitable Access to Treatment for Long COVID Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3258. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities for creating or enhancing capacity to treat patients with Long COVID through a multidisciplinary approach; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. L  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Support Faculty and Expand Access to Nursing School Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3263. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to increase and support nurse faculty and clinical preceptors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., and Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3302. A bill to protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., introduced the "Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. H.R. 3276. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a pilot grant program to make grants to school food authorities to provide 100 percent plant-based food and milk options, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by R  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., introduced the "Energy Emergency Leadership Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. H.R. 3277. A bill to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act with respect to functions assigned to Assistant Secretaries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Energy Emergency Le  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1576. A bill to provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Angu  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Reach Every Mother and Child Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1547. A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Coastal Fellowships Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1552. A bill to establish the Coastal Management Fellowship and the Digital Coast Fellowship, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Susan M. Collins, R-Maine. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may   more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Justice for ALS Veterans Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1590. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, regardless of how long the veterans had such disease prior to death, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., introduced the "Pro Codes Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 30. S. 835. A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to reaffirm the importance of, and include requirements for, works incorporated by reference into law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short t  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Pilot Program Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 28. S. 794. A bill to require a pilot program on the participation of non-asset-based third-party logistics providers in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced legislation on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 1. S. 863. A bill to establish a temporary commission to develop a consensus and actionable recommendations on a comprehensive grand strategy with respect to the United States relationship with the People's Republic of China for purposes of ensuring a holistic approach toward the People's Republic of China across all Federal departments and agencies; to the   more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, introduced legislation on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 821. A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic   more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Fire Grants and Safety Act" on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 1. S. 870. A bill to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs; read the first time. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. * *  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "America's Call To Improve Opportunities Now for National Service Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 779. A bill to establish an AmeriCorps Administration to carry out the national and volunteer service programs, to expand participation in such programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod  more