WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced the "Kira Johnson Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3310. A bill to end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity in the United States and close disparities in maternal health outcomes, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 413. A resolution condemning the atrocity that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, in which 10 Americans were killed and 3 were injured, and in which 11 of the 13 victims were Black Americans, condemning the Great Replacement Theory as a White supremacist conspiracy theory, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commi  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., introduced the "Data to Save Moms Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3320. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve maternal health data collection processes and quality measures, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of su  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced the "Defund Cities that Defund the Police Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3321. A bill to prohibit a jurisdiction that defunds the police from receiving grants under certain Economic Development Assistance Programs and the Community Development Block Grant Program; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Social Determinants for Moms Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3322. A bill to address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nane  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., introduced a concurrent resolution on May 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Con. Res. 43. Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., David Trone, D-Md., Jennifer Wexto  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, introduced the "Recruit and Retain Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3325. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize law enforcement agencies to use COPS grants for recruitment activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Recruit   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Early STEAM Achievement Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. H.R. 3374. A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a grant program for early childhood STEAM activities; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., introduced the "Support, Treatment, and Overdoses Prevention of Fentanyl Overdoses Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3375. A bill to establish programs to address addiction and overdoses caused by illicit fentanyl and other opioids, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 418. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in e  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 412. A resolution in the matter of Adam Schiff; to the Committee on Ethics. * * * In the matter of Adam Schiff. Resolved, That, pursuant to article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States, Representative Adam Schiff, be, and he hereby is, expelled from the House of Representatives.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Extending WIC for New Moms Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3332. A bill to extend eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for new moms, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3382. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the coinsurance requirement for certain colorectal cancer screening tests furnished under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determine  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Justice for Incarcerated Moms Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. H.R. 3344. A bill to end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., 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, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. C.A. "Dutch" Ruppersberger, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 419. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month to increase the knowledge of this little-known, potentially fatal, genetic disease; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * Expressing support for the designation of May as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month to increas  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Ga., introduced the "Protect Lifesaving Anesthesia Care for Veterans Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. H.R. 3347. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from replacing physician anesthesiologists with certified registered nurse anesthetists under the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mich  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., introduced the "Maternal Vaccination Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. H.R. 3348. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to maternal vaccination awareness and equity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sa  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3305. A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, and the Judiciary, for a   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3304. A bill to authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies, 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-Cali  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Food Labeling Modernization Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. S. 1289. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Cory Booker, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced the "Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1606. A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Brian S  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Prime Minister Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1300. A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition of the late Prime Minister Golda Meir and the 75th anniversary of the United States-Israel relationship; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Steve Daines,  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 221. A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2023, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1591. A bill to authorize dedicated domestic terrorism offices within the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and require the Federal Government to take steps to prevent domestic terrorism; to the Committee on the   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 6. S. Res. 215. A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2023, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Shelley Moore  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. S. Res. 216. A resolution designating the week of May 14 through May 20, 2023, as "National Police Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ted Cruz, R-T  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1624. A bill to require certain civil penalties to be transferred to a fund through which amounts are made available for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program at the National Institutes of Health, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced a resolution on May 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 219. A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, and Benjamin Cardin, D-Md. * * * Amending the Standing Rules of the  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on April 26, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 175. A resolution recognizing the importance of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea on October 1, 1953; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Mitt Romney, R-Utah, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bill Hag  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1297. A bill to ensure the right to provide reproductive health care services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.,   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., introduced the "Consumer Credit Control Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1327. A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to require that a consumer authorize the release of certain information; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Consumer Credit Control Act of 2023".   more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Protecting Service Members and Military Families Access to Reproductive Care Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1610. A bill to authorize administrative absences and travel and transportation allowances for members of the Armed Forces to travel and obtain reproductive health care; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced a resolution on May 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 220. A resolution recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Shelley Moore C  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1651. A bill to encourage increased trade and investment between the United States and the countries in the Western Balkans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., and Chris Van Hollen, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced the "Employee Equity Investment Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1618. A bill to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to establish an employee equity investment facility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Todd Young, R-Ind., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Mike Braun  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1633. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the United States Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. K  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the "Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1668. A bill to improve the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Todd Young, R-Ind., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Elizabeth Warren, D-M  more