WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H. Res. 390. A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cos  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 385. A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2023, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y.,   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. 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. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced legislation on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 3235. A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., and Susie Lee, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Recognition as corporation and grant of Federal charter for National American India  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. Susie Lee, D-Nev., introduced legislation on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. H.R. 3240. A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., and David Trone, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Grant of Federal charter to Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals.  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Freight Rail Workforce Health and Safety Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3255. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to sick leave for certain employees of Class I railroads, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Troy Car  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Respect, Advancement, and Increasing Support for Educators Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3264. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable tax credit for certain teachers as a supplement to State efforts to provide teachers with a livable wage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the  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. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students To Improve Outcomes For Youth Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1581. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Je  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Fairness for Immigrant Families Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 819. A bill to protect immigrant families, combat fraud, promote citizenship, and build community trust, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Fairness for Immigrant Families Act". SEC. 2. Findings.  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "More Opportunities for Rural Economies From DOT Grants Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1579. A bill to improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Transportation to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "More Opportunities for Rural Economies From USDA Grants Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1580. A bill to improve the process for awarding grants under certain programs of the Department of Agriculture to certain counties in which the majority of land is owned or managed by the Federal Government and to other units of local government and Tribal governments in those counties, and for o  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, June 3 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "American Innovation and Jobs Act" on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 1. S. 866. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance tax benefits for research activities; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced a resolution on May 10, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 24. S. Res. 205. A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2023, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Teaching Asian Pacific American History Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1546. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to eligible entities to carry out educational programs that include the history of peoples of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent in the settling and founding of America, the social, economic, and political environments that led to t  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. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced legislation on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 28. S. 784. A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to complete an interagency report on the effects of special recreation permits on environmental justice communities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Interagency report on the benefits of spec  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, May 28 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev. introduced a resolution on May 9, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 25. S. Res. 203. 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 Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Charles E. S  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act" on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 1. S. 853. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "VA Zero  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., introduced the "National American Indian Veterans Charter Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1554. A bill to grant a Federal charter to the National American Indian Veterans, Incorporated; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., James Lankford, R-Okla., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., J  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1514. A bill to amend the National Housing Act to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Robert Menend  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1551. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Office of Consumer Protection in the Department of Transportation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., John Fetterman, D-Pa.,   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Retired Pay Restoration Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1515. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit retired members of the uniformed services who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service of Combat-Related Special Co  more