WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Cable Access for Broadband and Local Economic Leadership Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3287. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to preserve cable franchising authority, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Cable Access for Broadband and Local Economic Leadership Act" or the "CABLE Leade  more

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, 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 31 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced a joint resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H.J. Res. 47. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, and Scott Perry, R-Pa. * * * Proposing   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, June 3 -- Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3289. A bill to provide that a project for the collocation of a personal wireless service facility is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a perio  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, June 3 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, introduced the "Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3279. A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to streamline siting processes for personal wireless service facilities, including small personal wireless service facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1.  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., introduced the "Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3246. A bill to authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to any foreign person endangering the integrity or safety of the Zaporzhzhia nuclear power plant; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in e  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., introduced the "Reservist Pay Equity Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3253. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the differential wage payment credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., and Blake D. Moore, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Reservist Pay Equity Act of  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. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., introduced the "RIDE for Ukraine Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3259. A bill to make nationals of Ukraine who are present in the United States eligible for REAL ID benefits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, and Larry Bucshon, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cite  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 31 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 273. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Jim Costa, D-  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. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Fighting Trade Cheats Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 805. A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to increase civil penalties for, and improve enforcement with respect to, customs fraud, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023".   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources Act" on May 9, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 25. S. 1507. A bill to provide grants to State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 31. S. 844. A bill to authorize the declaration of a hazardous train event, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Fetterman, D-Pa., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Assistance fo  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act" on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 31. S. 842. A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental and oral health services, vision services, and hearing services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin,   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. 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. 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 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

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, June 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., introduced the "Secure America's Financial Exchanges Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 1. S. 854. A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to address the issuance of securities by Chinese entities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and Mike Lee, R-Utah. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1527. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the Armed Forces and their families have access to the contraception they need in order to promote the health and readiness of all members of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The b  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

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 28. S. 777. A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2023, the rates of compensation for veterans with service- connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.   more