WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3462. A bill to require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Paul Gosar, R-  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., introduced the "Easy Access to Mail Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3476. A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, to establish rules and procedures for the United States Postal Service regarding the use of centralized delivery of the mail with respect to residential housing units, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Kusto  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced the "Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3492. A bill to prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Glenn R  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., introduced the "Yes In My Backyard Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3507. A bill to require certain grantees under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to submit a plan to track discriminatory land use policies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Flood, R-Neb., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Brit  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., introduced the "Stop the Outlay of Payments Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3515. A bill to require agencies to notify the Director of the Office of Management and Budget when the agency suspends or terminates a Federal award, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okl  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., introduced the "Farmworker Access and Waiver Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3516. A bill to permit interview waivers for returning H-2A workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., and John Rose, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Farmworker Access and Waiver Act" or "FAWA". SEC. 2. Findin  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, introduced the "Veteran Care Improvement Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3520. A bill to improve the provision of care and services under the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Bost, R-Ill., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Jen Kiggans, R-Va., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Greg  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., introduced the "Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3442. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize lawful permanent resident status for certain college graduates who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Raja Kr  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Ritchie Boys Congressional Gold Medal Act" on May 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3545. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the military intelligence professionals at Camp Ritchie, commonly known as the ``Ritchie Boys'', in recognition of their groundbreaking contributions to the field of human intelligence and their outstanding service during World War II; to the Committee on Fina  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 167. A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Tim Scott, R-S.C. * * * Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Whereas, on April 26, 1993  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification 2.0 Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1687. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a system to notify individuals approaching Medicare eligibility; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Kyrsten Sinema  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "Cellphone Jamming Reform Act" on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1047. A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission may not prevent a State or Federal correctional facility from utilizing jamming equipment, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Bill H  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Main Street Tax Certainty Act" on May 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1706. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for qualified business income; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Roger M  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., introduced the "Ending the Notorious, Aggressive, and Remorseless Criminal Organizations and Syndicates Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1048. A bill to designate Mexican cartels and other transnational criminal organizations as foreign terrorist organizations and recognizing the threats those organizations pose to the people of the United States as terrorism, and for other purposes; to the Select Commit  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Combating Violent and Dangerous Crime Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. Thune, Mr. Boozman, and Mrs. Blackburn): S. 1223. A bill to improve certain criminal provisions; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., John Kennedy, R-La., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Bill Cassidy  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "IRS Accountability & Taxpayer Protection Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1249. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the procedural rules for penalties; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., and James Risch, R-I  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced the "Protect Our Law enforcement With Immigration Control & Enforcement Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1732. A bill to require application stores to publicly list the country of origin of the applications that they distribute, and to provide consumers the ability to protect themselves; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss.  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., introduced the "Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality Care Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1749. A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act with respect to nursing facility requirements, and for other purposes; 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 "Ensuring Seniors' Access to Quality C  more