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. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Correctional Facilities Occupational Safety and Health Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 3220. A bill to enhance coverage and oversight of occupational safety and health standards in correctional facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Diversify Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 3233. A bill to remove college cost as a barrier to every student having access to a well-prepared and diverse educator workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such pr  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 31 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 269. A resolution recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and  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 29 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced legislation on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. H.R. 3242. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to establish a permanent Bank Term Funding Program to provide member banks and other depository institutions with short- term liquidity against long-term assets; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Federal Reserve Bank Term Funding Program.  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., introduced the "Small Business Stability Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3243. A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to allow the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to guarantee noninterest-bearing transaction accounts for a certain period, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as t  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. August Pfluger, R-Texas, introduced the "Preventing Executive Climate Overreach Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3256. A bill to provide that Executive Order 14096 shall have no force or effect; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisi  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 31 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., introduced a joint resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H.J. Res. 49. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat"; to the Committee on Natural Res  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 388. A resolution recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestine refugees rights; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Cori Bush, D-Mo. * * * Recognizing the ongoing Nakba and Palestine refugees rights.  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 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, 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 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. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "Everyone can Notice-and-Takedown Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 823. A bill to hold social media companies liable for hosting or distributing child sexual abuse material; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Everyone can Notice-and-Takedown Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material Act"   more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "Protecting Consumers from Bailouts Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 825. A bill to provide limitations of special assessments on community banks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Protecting Consumers from Bailouts Act". SEC. 2. Limit  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "Raising Tariffs on Imports From China Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1537. A bill to require the imposition of additional duties with respect to articles imported from the People's Republic of China until trade between the United States and the People's Republic of China comes into balance; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Raising Tarif  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced the "Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act" on May 11, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1560. A bill to require the development of a comprehensive rural hospital cybersecurity workforce development strategy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the "Curtailing Online Limitations That Lead Unconstitutionally to Democracy's Erosion Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1525. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to address governmental interference in content moderation decisions by providers of interactive computer services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Public Service Reform Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 25. S. 1496. A bill to provide that all Federal employees in the executive branch of the Federal Government are at-will employees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Public Service Re  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