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. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 415. A resolution expressing support for the designation of May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Don Davis, D-N.C., Br  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. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. introduced a resolution on May 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 6. H. Res. 416. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David Joyce, R-Ohio, Michael T.   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 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. 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. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced the "Sanctioning Tyrannical and Oppressive People within the Chinese Communist Party Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 3. H.R. 3334. A bill to provide for the imposition of sanctions on members of the National Communist Party Congress of the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subs  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 6. H.R. 3381. A bill to authorize the Attorney General to establish the National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Wesley Hunt,   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. 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. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Women's Suffrage National Monument Location Act" on March 21, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 886. A bill to authorize the location of a monument on the National Mall to commemorate and honor the women's suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Te  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1299. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to periodically review the automatic maximum coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program and the Veterans' Group Life Insurance program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. T  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. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Recruiting Families Using Data Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1313. A bill to amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Shor  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act" on May 15, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 5. S. 1592. A bill to clarify coverage of occupational therapy under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act". SEC. 2. Clarifying coverage of occupa  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1298. A bill to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa.  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Election Worker Protection Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1318. A bill to provide enhanced protections for election workers; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Peter W  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1319. A bill to address the importation and proliferation of machinegun conversion devices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. S. 1319. A bill to address the importation and proliferation of machinegun conversion devices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Repair Abuses of MSP Payments Act" on May 16, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1607. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit a private cause of action for damages in the case of a group health plan which fails to provide for primary payment or appropriate reimbursement; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. * * * SECTION 1. Short titl  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., introduced the "Fair Housing for Survivors Act" on April 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 7. S. 1293. A bill to provide protection for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking under the Fair Housing Act; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings. SEC. 3. Survivor  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