WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Del. James Moylan, R-Guam, introduced the "Equality in the Halls of Congress Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3251. A bill to permit the territories of the United States to provide and furnish statues for placement in the national statuary hall; to the Committee on House Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., Cory Mills, R-Fla., Dale  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, introduced the "Providers and Payers COMPETE Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3284. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit an annual report on the impact of certain Medicare regulations on provider and payer consolidation; 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 Speake  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, May 31 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 266. A resolution expressing support for the recognition of March 31, 2023, as "Cesar Chavez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3291. A bill to provide that an eligible facilities request under section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 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 o  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, introduced the "Updated Standards for Asylum Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 3217. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to tighten asylum laws, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Updated Standards for Asylum Act of 2023" or the "USA Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Credible fear interviews. SEC. 3. Jurisdiction o  more

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. 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. 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 28 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., introduced the "Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 3230. A bill to amend the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 to provide for regulatory impact analyses for certain rules, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, the Budget, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determ  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced a joint resolution on May 11, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 31. H.J. Res. 61. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The joint reso  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 31 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 271. A resolution recognizing the importance of beauty and wellness educators to the United States and supporting the designation of March 30, 2023, as "National Beauty and Wellness Education Appreciation Day"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas * * *   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. 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. 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. 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 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 30 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Maximize Americans' Retirement Security Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1563. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to clarify the fiduciary duty of plan administrators to select and maintain investments based solely on pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blac  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 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 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, May 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1585. A bill to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase A  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Respect for Grieving Military Families Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1588. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the forgiveness or offset of an overpayment of retired pay paid to a joint account for a period after the death of the retired member of the Armed Forces; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. * * * SECTI  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Sensible Classification Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1518. A bill to improve the classification and declassification of national security information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Mi  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 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 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 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, June 3 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced legislation on March 16, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 1. S. 871. A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Richard J.  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Black Sea Security Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 804. A bill to provide for security in the Black Sea region, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and John Cornyn  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. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Classification Reform Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1541. A bill to provide for a system to classify information in the interests of national security and a system to declassify such information, and for other purposes; to the Select Committee on Intelligence. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Martin H  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Save Rural Hospitals Act" on March 15, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 29. S. 803. A bill to amend the title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to rural health care by ensuring fairness in Medicare hospital payments; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Tim Kaine, D-Va., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., John Boozman, R  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