WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., introduced a joint resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H.J. Res. 46. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat"; to  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. 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. 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, June 3 -- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., introduced the "Promoting Transparency and Healthy Competition in Medicare Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3282. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote transparency of common ownership interests under parts C and D of the Medicare program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined b  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 joint resolution on March 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on May 30. H.J. Res. 48. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Reps. William R. Keating, D-Mass., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Paul Tonko, D-N.  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. Darin LaHood, R-Ill. introduced a resolution on March 30, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on May 30. H. Res. 270. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure American values of democracy, rule of law,   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. 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, June 3 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., introduced the "Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 2. H.R. 3296. A bill to provide that construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency related to a wildfire is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in additi  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, May 28 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., introduced the "Grant Assistance and Technical Education Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 27. H.R. 3268. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act, to establish within the Office of Minority Health, the position of Outreach Coordinator, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This title may be cited as the "Grant Assistance and Technical Education Act". SE  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 29 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., introduced the "Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. H.R. 3274. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that the 3-month State residency requirement for applicants for naturalized citizenship do not apply with respect to spouses of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty at a location in the United States, and for other purposes; to the C  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. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., introduced the "Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1557. 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 Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Carbon Removal and Emissions Storage Technologies Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1576. A bill to provide for advancements in carbon removal research, quantification, and commercialization, including by harnessing natural processes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Angu  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Community and Hydropower Improvement Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1521. A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to modernize and improve the licensing of non-Federal hydropower projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Community and  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 30 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Aviation Workforce Development Act" on May 11, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1561. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited  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