WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-Calif., introduced the "Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3671. A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Ruthie and Connie LGBTQI Elder Americans Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3625. A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide equal treatment of LGBTQI older individuals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Becca Balint, D-Vt., Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii,   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., introduced the "Healthy Air Travel Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3679. A bill to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., introduced the "Cady Housh and Gemesha Thomas Student Suicide Prevention Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3682. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize certain grants (for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies) to be used for school personnel in elementary and secondary schools and students in secondary schools to receive student suicide awareness and prevention tr  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., introduced the "Feed Hungry Veterans Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3698. A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of disabled veterans to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Scott, D-Ga., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Shontel  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act" on April 20, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 2760. A bill to provide standards for facilities at which aliens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained, and for other purposes; 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  more

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 30 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Veterans Medical Marijuana Safe Harbor Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 2682. A bill to allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss the use of medical marijuana with a physician of the Department of Veterans Affairs as authorized by a State or Indian Tribe, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., introduced the "Aviation Investment and Recruitment Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3647. A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Hillary Scholten, D-Mich., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., Dina Titus, D-Nev., and  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. Greg Pence, R-Ind., introduced legislation on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3795. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the development of a diagnostic testing preparedness plan to be used during public health emergencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andre Carson, D-Ind., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Kim Schrier, D-Wash., and Susie Lee, D-Nev. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., introduced the "Electronic Health Record Program Restructure, Enhance, Strengthen, and Empower Technology Act" on April 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 2809. A bill to authorize an electronic health record modernization program of the Department of Veterans Affairs and increase oversight and accountability of the program to better serve veterans, medical professionals of the Department, and taxpayers, and for other   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "ACPAC Modernization Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3780. A bill to modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., John Garamendi, D-Calif., and Julia Brownley, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title.  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced the "Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3656. A bill to amend the Act commonly known as the Wild Free-roaming Horses and Burros Act to prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free- roaming horses and burros, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., and David   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., introduced a resolution on May 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 28. H. Res. 436. A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 22 through 26, 2023, as "Educator Mental Health Awareness Week"; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Educating Future Nurses Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3623. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a national graduate nurse education program; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall wit  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., introduced the "Travel Trailer and Camper Tax Parity Act" on May 24, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3624. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that floor plan financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Travel Traile  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. introduced a resolution on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 29. S. Res. 159. A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons; to the Com  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, introduced the "Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1773. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national outreach and education strategy and research to improve behavioral health among the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population, while addressing stigma against behavioral health treatment among such population; t  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. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Apex Area Technical Corrections Act" on May 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1760. A bill to amend the Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 to include the city of North Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Apex Industrial Park Owners Association, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Small Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1763. A bill to include smoke in the definition of disaster in the Small Business Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Small Business Wildfire Smoke Recovery Act". SEC. 2. Definition of disaster.  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., introduced the "Western Wildfire Support Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1764. A bill to improve Federal activities relating to wildfires, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be cited as the "Western Wildfire Support Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Definitions.  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the "Ending Trading and Holdings In Congressional Stocks Act " on April 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1171. A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to prevent Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from trading stocks and owning stocks, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., introduced the "United States-Israel Future of Warfare Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1802. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a fund for the conduct of collaborative defense projects between the United States and Israel in emerging technologies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Ja  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., introduced the "Abraham Accords Cybersecurity Cooperation Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1777. A bill to engage in cybersecurity cooperation with Abraham Accords countries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Cory Booker, D-N.J., James Lankford, R-Okla., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1179. A bill to provide for the restoration of legal rights for claimants under holocaust-era insurance policies; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and Rick Scott, R-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Holocaust Insu  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., introduced the "Veteran Caregiver Application and Appeals Reform Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1792. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers of veterans, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Jacky Rosen, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., introduced the "Failed Bank Executives Clawback Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1790. A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to clarify that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and appropriate Federal regulators have the authority to claw back certain compensation paid to executives, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill is cosponsor  more