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 30 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., introduced the "Western Water Accelerated Revenue Repayment Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3675. A bill to amend the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act to extend certain contract prepayment authority; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Ryan Zinke,   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 26 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., introduced the "Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3633. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a public awareness campaign with respect to human papillomavirus, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Letlow, R-La., and Kim Schrier, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Stop Mental Health Stigma in Our Communities Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3680. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national outreach and education strategy and research to improve the behavioral and mental health of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population, while addressing stigma within such population against behavioral and mental   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. Ron Estes, R-Kan., introduced the "Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3691. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to revise payment for air ambulance services under the Medicare program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideratio  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. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced the "Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3697. A bill to preempt State prohibitions on real estate purchases by foreign citizens, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Greg Casar, D-Texas, Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Jill   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. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced a resolution on May 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 28. H. Res. 432. A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the month of May as Sex Ed For All Month: Equity and Access for All; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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  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. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., introduced the "Aviation Workforce, Opportunity, Recruiting, Knowledge and Supply Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3772. A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by  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 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 30 -- Rep. Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich., introduced the "Fighting Fertility Fraud Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3710. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit health professionals from providing false or misleading information with respect to assisted reproduction, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., and Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. * *   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. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., introduced the "PUMP Technical Correction Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3585. A bill to amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace; to the Committee on House Administration, 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 consideratio  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C., introduced the "Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act" on May 24, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3649. A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to a veteran who has a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.  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. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., introduced the "United States Postal Service Shipping Equity Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3721. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, and title 39, United States Code, to provide the United States Postal Service the authority to mail alcoholic beverages, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to   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. 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. Adam Smith, D-Wash., introduced the "Community and Technical College Investment Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3028. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish a program to facilitate the transition to tuition- free community college in certain States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Short title.--This Act may be c  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., introduced the "Immigrants in Nursing and Allied Health Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3731. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to reduce barriers to immigrants becoming nurses or allied health professionals in the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Immigr  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., introduced the "Professional's Access to Health Workforce Integration Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3732. A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for career support for skilled internationally educated health professionals; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Professional's Access to Health Workforc  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., introduced the "Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3734. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for an H-2C nonimmigrant classification, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in  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, June 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced the "Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1176. A bill to direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan, and for other purposes; to  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. 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 30 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., introduced the "Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials and Safety Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1796. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Authority to continue operation of the Advanced Materials Center of Excellence, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Ma  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the "Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act " on April 17, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1167. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow additional funds to be provided under the airport improvement program for certain noise mitigation projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may b  more