WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jim Baird, R-Ind., introduced the "Precipitation Forecasting for Agriculture Act" on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3802. A bill to accelerate subseasonal to seasonal prediction skills related to precipitation forecasts for agriculture in the central United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act m  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Pay Less at the Pump Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3678. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the Hazardous Substance Superfund financing rate; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Ron Estes, R-Kan., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., and Carol Miller, R-W.Va. * * * SECTIO  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, introduced the "Student Athlete Level Playing Field Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3630. A bill to prohibit certain entities from barring a student athlete from participating in intercollegiate athletics as a result of such student athlete entering into an endorsement contract, 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 30 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., introduced legislation on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3760. A bill to amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to strengthen the mental health workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Don Davis, D-N.C., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., Jennifer L. McCle  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Simplify Automatic Filing Extensions Act" on May 22, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3566. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals to avoid a penalty for failure to pay income tax by timely paying 125 percent of the income tax liability for the prior year; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Sho  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. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, introduced the "United Nations Voting Accountability Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3685. A bill to prohibit United States assistance to foreign countries that oppose the position of the United States in the United Nations; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., and Josh Brecheen, R-Okla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., introduced the "Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act" on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3809. A bill to include cybersecurity technical assistance in the national rural water and wastewater circuit rider program of Department of Agriculture; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Angie Craig, D-Minn., and Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. T  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., introduced the "Reward Work Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3694. A bill to prohibit public companies from repurchasing their shares on the open market, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Val Hoyle, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Greg Casar, D-Texas, Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Chris D  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. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, introduced the "Gang Activity Reporting Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3769. A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to require the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress on gang activity, reporting, investigation, and prosecution, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, and C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Md  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., introduced the "Medical and Health Stockpile Accountability Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3577. A bill to require the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response to establish an automated supply chain tracking application that provides near real-time insight into the amount of critical medical and health supplies available in the Strategic National Stockpile; to the Committee on Energy and Comme  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. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, introduced the "TRICARE Fairness for National Guard and Reserve Retirees Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3668. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the TRICARE program for certain members of the Retired Reserve of the reserve components; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, introduced the "Limiting the Intrusive Bureaucracy and Empowering Regulatory Transparency for You Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3770. A bill to amend the definition of section 804 of title 5; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Limiting the Intrusive Bureaucracy and Empowering Regulatory T  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 26 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, introduced the "Addressing Care Timelines for Veterans Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3644. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend the authorization period for emergency treatment in non-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities under the Veterans Community Care Program; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Chris Ste  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, introduced the "Helping Evaluate Appropriate Logistical Infrastructure for National Government Response Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3703. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct and complete a review examining the efforts of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to ensure that the United States is prepared to rapidly produce certain medical countermeasures in the   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, introduced the "Veterans Right to Expediency Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3643. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deliver notice of the denial of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary by certified mail, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Stewart, R-U  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Stop Anti-Semitism on College Campuses Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3773. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit institutions of higher education that authorize Anti-Semitic events on campus from participating in the student loan and grant programs under title IV of such Act; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Joe Wils  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. 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. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., introduced the "Menstrual Equity For All Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3646. A bill to increase the availability and affordability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, a  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, June 30 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced a resolution on May 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 460. A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, an  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "Defending American Jobs and Investment Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3665. A bill to provide an enforcement of remedies against the extraterritorial taxes and discriminatory taxes of foreign countries; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideratio  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. 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, July 1 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act" on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3800. A bill to codify Internal Revenue Service guidance relating to treatment of certain services and items for chronic conditions as meeting the preventive care deductible safe harbor for purposes of high deductible health plans in connection with health savings accounts; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is co  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "For Accurate Import Relief To Aid Retailers and Importers of Foreign Freights Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3739. A bill to provide for the liquidation or reliquidation of certain entries of products of European Union member states, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Terri A. Sewell  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Social Security Child Protection Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3667. A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the reissuance of social security account numbers to young children in cases where confidentiality has been compromised; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This A  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, introduced the "Stop Our Scourge Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3666. A bill to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for considera  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Reentry Act" on April 17, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1165. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during the 30-day period preceding their release; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mike Braun, R-Ind., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and J.D. Vance, R-Ohio * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This  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 30 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced legislation on June 1, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1794. A bill to waive time limitations in order to allow the Medal of Honor to be awarded to Gary Lee McKiddy, of Miamisburg, Ohio, for acts of valor while a helicopter crew chief and door gunner with the 1st Calvary Division during the Vietnam War; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., J  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Red Tape Reduction Act" on May 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1761. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the exception for de minimis payments by third party settlement organizations; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Red Tape Reduction Act of 2023" SEC. 2. Modificatio  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 26 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., introduced the "Protecting our Students in Schools Act" on May 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1762. A bill to prohibit the use of corporal punishment in schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. * *   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