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. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced the "Affordable Homeownership Access Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3464. A bill to exempt small seller financers from certain licensing requirements; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Bill Posey, R-Fla., and Henry Cuellar, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Affordable Homeownership Access Act".  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., introduced the "Electric Vehicles for All Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3468. A bill to direct the Secretary of Energy to establish a grant program to facilitate electric vehicle sharing services operated at public housing projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequen  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., introduced the "Bicycle Commuter Act" on May 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3473. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify employer-provided fringe benefits for bicycle commuting; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Gwen  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Healthy Families Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3409. A bill to allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spea  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Combating Predatory Lending in Higher Education Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3452. A bill to require that certain loans made to parents on behalf of a dependent student and to graduate students are included in the definition of cohort default rate under the Higher Education Act of 1965, to require the Secretary of Education to report default rates for such loans, and for other purpos  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced the "Higher Standards for Higher Education Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3453. A bill to require the Secretary of Education to report default and other data for each program of study of certain institutions of higher education for which the Secretary annually reports cohort default data under the Higher Education Act of 1965; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, introduced the "Protect Older Job Applicants Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3491. A bill to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to prohibit employers from limiting, segregating, or classifying applicants for employment; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., and Jay Obernolte, R-Calif.   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 13 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, introduced the "Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3419. A bill to amend the Animal Health Protection Act to reauthorize the animal disease prevention and management programs; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Don Davis, D-N.C., and Jim Costa, D-Calif. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., introduced the "My Body, My Data Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3420. A bill to protect the privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced the "Judiciary Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3422. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to allow for twelve associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Summer Lee, D-Pa., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Jasmine C  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced the "Responsible Firearms Marketing Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3502. A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing of firearms and to issue regulations to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to the advertising or marketing of fi  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "Bear Protection Act" on May 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3518. A bill to conserve global bear populations by prohibiting the importation, exportation, and interstate trade of bear viscera and bear viscera products, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, introduced the "Give Kids a Chance Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3433. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to molecularly targeted pediatric cancer investigations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Young Kim, R-Calif., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Kim Schrier, D-Wa  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Hot Foods Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3519. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of food items; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin A  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 12. H.R. 3434. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to eligible entities to carry out educational programs that include the history of peoples of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander descent in the settling and founding of America, the social, economic, and politica  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Saving America's Future by Educating Kids Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3521. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to develop and disseminate an evidence-based curriculum for kindergarten through grade 12 on the dangers of vaping and misusing opioids, synthetic drugs, and related substances; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Vicen  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Forest Improvements through Research and Emergency Stewardship for Healthy Ecosystem Development and Sustainability Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3522. A bill to amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to establish emergency fireshed management areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period t  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced the "Perinatal Workforce Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3523. A bill to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lis  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3532. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for reciprocal marketing approval of certain drugs, biological products, and devices that are authorized to be lawfully marketed abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Com  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., introduced the "Reinstate Our Troops Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 15. H.R. 3458. A bill to establish certain remedies for certain individuals involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of refusing to receive vaccinations against COVID-19; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Mik  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., introduced the "Justice is Beneficial Limitation on Investments and Necessary Disclosure Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3534. A bill to require justices, judges, magistrate judges, or bankruptcy judges and their spouses and dependent children to place certain assets into qualified blind trusts, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Abigail Spanbe  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Equity and Inclusion Enforcement Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3445. A bill to amend title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to restore the right to individual civil actions in cases involving disparate impact, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Sp  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "Strength in Diversity Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3444. A bill to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., F  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., introduced the "Walter Patterson and Werner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3536. A bill to direct the President to submit to Congress a report on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by the United States and related matters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCau  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., introduced the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3446. A bill to impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Joh  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced the "Higher Education Mental Health Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3451. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to establish an Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students with Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., Brian Fitzpa  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, introduced legislation on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3454. A bill to authorize the transfer to Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas of certain materials for the construction of the border wall, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the S  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3455. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that sums in the Thrift Savings Fund may not be invested in securities that are listed on certain foreign exchanges, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., John H. Rutherf  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., introduced the "Doxing Threat Assessment Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 16. H.R. 3547. A bill to require the Department of Homeland Security to develop and disseminate a threat assessment regarding the use of cyber harassment, including doxing, by terrorists and foreign malicious actors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Ten  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, introduced the "Upholding a Secure Postal System Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. H.R. 3456. A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit reports to Congress on theft of mail and United States Postal Service property, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Nathaniel Mor  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., introduced the "Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 13. S. 1035. A bill to prohibit funding for the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change until China is no longer defined a developing country; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Mike Lee, R  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., introduced the "Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1230. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Master Sergeant Roderick "Roddie" Edmonds in recognition of his heroic actions during World War II; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Richard Blumenthal, D-Con  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act" on March 29, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1059. A bill to adjust the boundary of Big Bend National Park in the State of Texas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustme  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Small Business Investment Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1243. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exclusion for gain from qualified small business stock; to the Committee on Finance. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business Investment Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Phased increase in exclusion for gain from qualified small business   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., introduced the "No START Treaty Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1674. A bill to provide for better security and accountability with respect to the strategic and non- strategic nuclear arsenals of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Kevin Cramer, R-N.  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1225. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the indexing of certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Capit  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 4. S. 1694. A bill to abolish the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Helping to Encourage Real Opportunities for Youth Act" on April 20, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1226. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the individual tax provisions of the tax reform law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Helping  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1712. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for reciprocal marketing approval of certain drugs, biological products, and devices that are authorized to be lawfully marketed abroad, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 166. A resolution honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Ted Budd, R-N.C., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Roger Wicker, R-Miss.,  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. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "No Fuel Credits for Batteries Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1741. A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit electric vehicle original equipment manufacturers from participating in the renewable fuel program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., introduced the "Dark Web Interdiction Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1728. A bill to prohibit the delivery of opioids by means of the dark web, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Dark Web Interdiction Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Findings and sense of Congress. SE  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "WOLF and Livestock Fairness Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1726. A bill to amend the Agricultural Act of 2014 to provide emergency relief to producers of livestock with herds adversely affected by Mexican gray wolves, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., and John Cornyn, R-Texas. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 169. A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out the duties of his office; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Mike   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Securing America's Ports of Entry Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 9. S. 1253. A bill to increase the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs and Border Protection officers and support staff and to require reports that identify staffing, infrastructure, and equipment needed to enhance security at ports of entry; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on April 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 8. S. Res. 168. A resolution commemorating the 62nd anniversary of the Bay of Pigs operation and remembering the members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506); to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * Commemorating the 62nd anniversary of the Bay of Pigs opera  more