WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on May 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 459. A resolution Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month"; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., Sydney K  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced legislation on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3645. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish emergency grants to safeguard essential health care workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Brendan Boyle, D  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Mental Health Services for Students Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3713. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Ro Khanna, D-  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., introduced the "Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting Kids Health Act" on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3805. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration project testing Whole Child Health Models, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3620. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to cosmetic safety, with an emphasis on communities of color and professional salon workers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., introduced the "Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting Kids Health Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1769. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration project testing Whole Child Health Models, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited a  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, introduced the "Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act" on May 31, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1772. A bill to establish a national mercury monitoring program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring A  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, introduced a resolution on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 29. S. Res. 161. A resolution designating the week of April 22 through April 30, 2023, as "National Park Week"; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Thom Tillis, R-N.C  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Stop Fentanyl Overdoses Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1785. 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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Peter   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the "Advancing Student Services in Schools Today Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1774. A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide for an increased Federal medical assistance percentage for State expenditures on certain behavioral health services furnished under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow  more