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 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 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. 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 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., introduced the "American Offshore Wind Opportunity Act" on May 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 21. H.R. 3614. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to submit to Congress a report on offshore wind development vessels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be  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. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., introduced the "21st Century American Atomic Energy Age Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. H.R. 3553. A bill to establish the Office of Nuclear, Economic, Environmental, and National Security of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, accelerate the deployment of small modular nuclear reactors, ban the import of Russian nuclear material, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addit  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Student Loan Tax Elimination Act" on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1004. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate origination fees on Federal Direct loans; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, I-Ariz., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Josh Hawley, R-Mo., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Christopher Coons, D  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., introduced the "Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission Extension Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 924. A bill to amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Jo  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "Higher Education Mental Health Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1665. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va.,  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., introduced the "Mothers and Newborns Success Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 964. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve maternal health and promote safe motherhood; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Mothers and Newborns Success Act ". SEC. 2. F  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 963. A bill to provide enhanced student loan relief to educators; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Dianne Feinstein, D-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "International Human Rights Defense Act" on March 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 18. S. 1007. A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., John W. H  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., introduced the "International Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act" on March 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 20. S. 920. A bill to reauthorize the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Risch, R-Idaho, Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th  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 24 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced a resolution on March 29, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 138. A resolution highlighting the risks that environmental defenders face around the world and commending their role in defending human rights, combating climate chaos, and supporting a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Cory Booker, D-N.  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Keeping All Students Safe Act" on May 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 14. S. 1750. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens.   more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced the "Healthy Families Act" on May 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 19. S. 1664. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Micha  more

WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y. introduced a resolution on March 28, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 19. S. Res. 129. A resolution designating March 2023 as "National Women's History Month"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Margaret Wood Hassa  more