WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on May 10, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 384. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Troy Balders  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 29 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, introduced legislation on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. H.R. 3234. A bill to authorize the immediate expulsion of inadmissible aliens attempting to enter the United States by fraud or without a necessary entry document, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considerat  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. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Stop Fentanyl Money Laundering Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3244. A bill to provide authority to the Secretary of Treasury to take special measures against certain entities outside of the United States of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit fentanyl and narcotics financing, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Diagnostic Lab Testing Transparency Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3248. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase price transparency of clinical diagnostic laboratory tests 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  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3283. A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to report to Congress on any barriers to establishing online portals to accept, process, and dispose of certain Form 299s, and for other purposes; to   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., introduced the "Permanent Tax Cuts for American Families Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3270. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently increase the standard deduction; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Randy  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3271. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh Harder, D-Calif., and Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa. * * *  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Back the Blue Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1569. A bill to protect law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., John Booz  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Cameras in the Courtroom Act" on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 1. S. 858. A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cameras in the Courtroom Act". SEC. 2. A  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Border's Unused Idle and Lying Dormant Inventory Transfer Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 25. S. 1494. A bill to terminate certain contracts relating to the construction of the border fence and to transfer unused border fence materials to the States along the southwest border of the United States; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz,  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Cost Openness and Spending Transparency Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 778. A bill to require the disclosure of information relating to the cost of programs, projects, or activities carried out using Federal funds; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "C  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced the "Modification to Department of Defense Travel Authorities for Abortion-Related Expenses Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 822. A bill to terminate the Department of Defense memorandum relating to access to abortions, to prohibit the use of travel and transportation allowances, medical convalescent leave, and administrative absences to travel to obtain abortions, and for other purposes; to the Com  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., introduced the "Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 785. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., John Thune, R-S.D., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Chuck Grassley, R  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced the "Respect for the Second Amendment Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 30. S. 840. A bill to protect the rights of the people of the United States under the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, John Cornyn, R-Texas, Mike Lee, R-Utah, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Tom Cotton, R-Ark  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act" on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 30. S. 829. A bill to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to clarify a provision relating to certain contents of registrations under that Act; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Richard J. Durbin, D-Il  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "SEC Whistleblower Reform Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 811. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to further enhance anti-retaliation protections for whistleblowers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., and Catherine   more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Sunshine in the Courtroom Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 30. S. 833. A bill to provide for media coverage of Federal court proceedings; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., introduced the "Guidance Out of Darkness Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 28. S. 791. A bill to increase access to agency guidance documents; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., James Lankford, R-Okla., Mike Lee, R-Ut  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Short on Competition Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 31. S. 845. A bill to allow for expedited approval of generic prescription drugs and temporary importation of prescription drugs in the case of marginally competitive drug markets and drug shortages; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Chu  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Expanding Local Meat Processing Act" on March 15, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 29. S. 813. A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to amend regulations to allow for certain packers to have an interest in market agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 28. S. 793. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, a  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 25. S. Res. 201. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Tina Smith, D-Minn., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Catherine  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 1. S. 865. A bill to amend the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 to promote transparency by permitting the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to allow its disciplinary proceedings to be open to the public, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Io  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 30. S. 837. A bill to enhance civil penalties under the Federal securities laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act of 202  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 31. S. 846. A bill to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to allow the interstate sale of State-inspired meat and poultry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Kevin Cramer  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "No Funds for Enablers of Adversarial Propaganda Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 1. S. 875. A bill to prohibit the receipt of Federal funds by individuals or entities conducting business with social media companies associated with countries of concern, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced legislation on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1583. A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit to Congress classified dissent cables relating to the withdrawal of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Bill Cassidy, R-La.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., introduced the "Finish It Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 25. S. 1498. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to use, transfer, or donate all excess construction materials intended for the wall on the southwest border of the United States that are being stored by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Ted Cruz,   more