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 28 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced legislation on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 26. H.R. 3190. A bill to limit the availability of certain funds for Mexico until the President makes a certification to Congress regarding cooperation by Mexico with respect to fentanyl, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Limitation on availability of funds under Economic Support Fund for Mexico.  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 29 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., introduced the "Duck Stamp Modernization Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 788. A bill to amend the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013 to allow States to issue fully electronic stamps under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. * * * SECTION 1  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. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, introduced the "Protecting Taxpayers and Victims of Unemployment Fraud Act" on May 11, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 1587. A bill to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., John T  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., introduced the "NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1526. A bill to amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish the Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va.  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 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 28. S. 793. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, a  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "America's Outdoor Recreation Act" on March 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 1. S. 873. A bill to improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as th  more

WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., introduced the "International Nuclear Energy Act" on March 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 29. S. 826. A bill to facilitate the development of a whole-of- government strategy for nuclear cooperation and nuclear exports; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "International Nuclear Energy Act of 2023". SEC. 2. De  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Airline Operational Resiliency Act" on March 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 28. S. 787. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to study and report on the operational preparedness of air carriers for preparing for changing weather and other events related to changing conditions and natural hazards; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced the "Delinking Revenue From Unfair Gouging Act" on May 10, 2023. The text of the bill was released on May 24. S. 1542. A bill to improve services provided by pharmacy benefit managers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "De  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 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 29 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced the "Personal Health Investment Today Act" on March 14, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on May 28. S. 786. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Roger Marshall, R  more