WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., introduced the "Increasing Financial Regulatory Accountability and Transparency Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3556. A bill to amend the Federal financial laws to increase financial regulatory accountability and transparency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Keeping All Students Safe Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. H.R. 3470. A bill to prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing, and to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, fo  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Protecting our Students in Schools Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3596. A bill to prohibit the use of corporal punishment in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., introduced the "American Broadband Deployment Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3557. A bill to streamline Federal, State, and local permitting and regulatory reviews to expedite the deployment of communications facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subseque  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "VA Work-Study Improvement Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3600. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the VA Work-Study program; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Deborah K. Ross, D-N.C., Summer Lee, D-Pa., Brian  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3602. A bill to prohibit the intentional hindering of immigration, border, and customs controls, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced the "Primacy Certainty Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3568. A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to clarify the requisite timeline for making a decision on the approval or disapproval of a State underground injection control program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. August Pfluger, R-Texas, Randy Weber, R-Texas, Debbi  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, introduced the "Secure Testing Resources Instead of Prosecuting Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3563. A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to exempt from punishment the possession, sale, or purchase of fentanyl drug testing equipment; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, introduced the "Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3569. A bill to provide for the expansion of the Starr-Camargo Bridge near Rio Grande City, Texas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act". SEC. 2. Starr-Camargo Bridge.  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Banking Regulator Accountability Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3555. A bill to enhance the reporting and testimony requirements for Federal banking agencies; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Banking Regulator Accountability Act". SEC. 2. Reports and testimony to   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Families Learning and Understanding English Together Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3606. A bill to improve the English language and literacy skills of English language learners and their families, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y.   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., introduced the "Reaching English Learners Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3605. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Jamaal Bowman, D  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Ore., introduced the "AIR PUMP Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3576. A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provision  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced legislation on May 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3608. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28081 Marguerite Parkway in Mission Viejo, California, as the "Major Megan McClung Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Zoe  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, introduced the "Comprehensive Response to Fentanyl-Related Substances and Fentanyl-Laced Substances Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3570. A bill to provide public awareness and outreach regarding the dangers of fentanyl, to expand the grants authorized under the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program, to expand treatment and recovery services for people with opioid addictions, and to increase and  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3583. A bill to provide for the overall health and well-being of young people, including the promotion and attainment of lifelong sexual health and healthy relationships, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period t  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., introduced legislation on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. H.R. 3524. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for payments to certain individuals who dye fuel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Bryan Steil, R-Wis., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., Glenn R.  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., introduced the "Dark Web Interdiction Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3587. A bill to prohibit the delivery of opioids by means of the dark web, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall withi  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Affordability is Access Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. H.R. 3589. A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speak  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the "No ESG at TSP Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3612. A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Bishop, R-N  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced legislation on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3616. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to include medications and medical equipment for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brittany Pettersen,   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced legislation on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3617. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to expand the authority to provide a wig and treat traction alopecia under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Ilhan   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., introduced the "Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. H.R. 3548. A bill to address mental health issues for youth, particularly youth of color, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Donald M  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, introduced the "United States Secret Service Mission Improvement and Realignment Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. H.R. 3552. A bill to transfer the United States Secret Service to the Department of the Treasury; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., introduced the "Protecting Veteran Community Care Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. H.R. 3554. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand access to the Veterans Community Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to include certain veterans seeking mental health or substance-use services, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Dav  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. introduced a resolution on March 29, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 137. A resolution honoring the volunteers of the Coast Guard Ombudsman program on Ombudsman Appreciation Day; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska * * * Whereas the Coast Guard Ombudsman program was formally established by Admiral   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. introduced a joint resolution on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S.J. Res. 22. A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans"; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The joint resolution is cosponsored b  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Success for Rural Students and Communities Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 965. A bill to establish a rural postsecondary and economic development grant program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Tina Smith, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced legislation on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 942. A bill to create a point of order against legislation modifying the number of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States; to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Mike Lee, R-Utah, Mike Braun, R-Ind., Todd Young, R-Ind., and Eric Schmitt,  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Corruption in Argentina Stymied by Enforcing Sanctions Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1019. A bill to provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to certain officials of Argentina; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Corruption in Argentina Stymied by Enforcing Sanctions Act of 2023" or the "CASES Act of 2023". SEC.   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on March 22, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S.J. Res. 21. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The joint resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Mike Lee, R-Utah, Tom Cotton, R-Ark  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced the "Upholding a Secure Postal System Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1641. 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 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss.   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, introduced a resolution on March 23, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 120. A resolution designating March 23, 2023, as "National Women in Agriculture Day"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., John Fetterman, D-Pa., James Risch, R-Idaho, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Chuck Grassle  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, introduced the "Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1645. 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 Sens. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the "Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance and Rapid Response Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1666. A bill to amend the Animal Health Protection Act to reauthorize animal disease prevention and management programs; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., introduced the "Equal Campus Access Act" on March 27, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 19. S. 985. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., Rick Scott, R-Fla., James Risch, R-Idaho, Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Lindsey   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "No Central Bank Digital Currency Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 967. A bill to amend the Federal Reserve Act to limit the ability of Federal Reserve banks to issue central bank digital currency; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Ted Cruz, R-Texas * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "No C  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1669. A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Ben Ray Lujan, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced a resolution on March 23, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 119. A resolution recognizing the 202nd anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., B  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "Strong Communities Act" on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 18. S. 994. A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide that COPS grant funds may be used for local law enforcement recruits to attend schools or academies if the recruits agree to serve in precincts of law enforcement agencies in their communities; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is   more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Federal Data Center Enhancement Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 933. A bill to amend the Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 to modify requirements relating to data centers of certain Federal agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. John Cornyn  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Strengthening Enforcement to Curtail Unlawful, Risky Entrance to Flights Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 918. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to prohibit the use of certain identification documents at airport security checkpoints, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho,  more