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. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., introduced the "Barriers to Suicide Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3759. A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a grant program to facilitate the installation, on bridges, of evidence-based suicide deterrents, including suicide prevention nets and barriers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napol  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Supporting Disabled National Guardsmen Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3628. A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to extend certain benefits to members of the National Guard who incur disabilities while performing State active duty; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Stephanie I. Bice, R-Okla., introduced the "Workforce and Education Partnership Act" on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3804. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to address workforce gaps, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Workforce and Education Partnershi  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Providing Relief and Stability for Medicare Patients Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3674. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase the nonfacility practice expense relative value units for specified services furnished 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 subseq  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Enhancing Questions to Understand Intentions for Pregnancy Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3659. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a demonstration program to facilitate the clinical adoption of pregnancy intention screening initiatives by health care and social service providers; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy   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. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Helping Homeless Veterans Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3676. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make permanent certain programs that assist homeless veterans and other veterans with special needs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2023". SEC. 2.  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced the "Veterans Healthcare Improvement Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3677. A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct reviews of certain budget requests of the President for the medical care accounts of the Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veterans Healthcare Im  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., introduced the "Language-Inclusive Support and Transparency for Online Services Act" on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3806. A bill to ensure that large online platforms are addressing the needs of non-English users; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such prov  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. John R. Carter, R-Texas, introduced the "Resist Executive Amnesty on Defense Installations Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3632. A bill to prohibit the use of military installations to house aliens who do not have a lawful immigration status or are undergoing removal proceedings in the United States; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Babin, R-Texas, Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Pete Ses  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act" on May 23, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 24. H.R. 3601. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for a certain work-study allowance paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who pursue programs of rehabilitation, education, or training on at least a half-time basis, and for other purposes; to the Comm  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "People Over Petroleum Act" on March 23, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 1743. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal fossil fuel subsidies for oil companies, to establish gas price rebates to individuals for 2022, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Mike Levin, D-Calif., and Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va.   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "San Gabriel Mountains Protection Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3681. A bill to modify the boundaries of the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument in the State of California to include additional National Forest System land, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Ami Ber  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. 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. Jim Costa, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on May 30, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 26. H. Res. 457. A resolution honoring the humanitarian work of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches to save the lives of French Jews and other persons during the Holocaust; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Lori Trahan, D-Mass., James McGovern, D-Mass., Seth Magaziner, D-R.  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, introduced the "Douglas Mike Day Psychedelic Therapy to Save Lives Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3684. A bill to direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a grant program for using psychedelic substances to treat certain conditions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Nancy Mace, R-S.C., Mat  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3662. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a refundable adoption tax credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., and Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa. *  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Short Line Railroad Relief Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3782. A bill to provide emergency relief for American short line railroads, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Chuck   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., introduced the "Drug Origin Transparency Act" on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3810. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to enhance drug manufacturing amount information reporting, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Drug Origin Transparency Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Enhanced drug manufacturing amount  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., introduced the "Financing Our Energy Future Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3690. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, introduced the "Safe American Food Exports Act" on May 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3748. A bill to amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provision  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., introduced the "Public Inspectors for Safe Infrastructure Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3785. A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to require that public employees perform construction inspection work for federally funded highway projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., and Sheila Jack  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Fast-track Logistics for Acquiring Supplies in a Hurry Act" on June 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3794. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority to award follow-on production contracts or transactions, procure supplies for experimental or test purposes, and acquire innovative commercial products and commercial services, an  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. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., introduced the "Vehicle Rental Order Obligation Mandate Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3695. A bill to protect consumers from overbooking by rental car companies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. David Trone, D-Md., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Nikki Budzinski, D-Ill., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * S  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, July 1 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., introduced the "Apprenticeships to College Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3786. A bill to support the establishment of an apprenticeship college consortium; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Apprenticeships to College Act". SEC. 2. Apprenticeship college consortium.  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. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced the "Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3700. A bill to provide for restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation on Federal lands in Northern California, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., and Judy Chu, D-Calif. * * * S  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. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., introduced the "Foster Youth Dental Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3701. A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to strengthen coverage under the Medicaid program for certain foster youth individuals; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced the "Access Technology Affordability Act" on May 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3702. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable tax credit against income tax for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Gus  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 "Adult Day Center Enhancement Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3706. A bill to expand and enhance existing adult day programs for younger people with neurological diseases or conditions (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, traumatic brain injury, or other similar diseases or conditions) to support and improve access to respite services for family caregivers who are taking care   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced legislation on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3707. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for expenses for household and elder care services necessary for gainful employment; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Mark Takano, D-Calif., and Andre Carson, D-Ind. * * * SECTION 1. Expen  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. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Keeping Pets and Families Together Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3709. A bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements to support the microchipping of dogs and cats in the care of animal shelters or similar establishments, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tla  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., introduced the "Hammers' Law" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3788. A bill to provide authorization for nonpecuniary damages in an action resulting from a cruise ship voyage occurring on the high seas; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., and Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Hammers' Law". SEC. 2.   more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., introduced the "Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act" on April 28, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3018. A bill to authorize the issuance of extreme risk protection orders; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Federal extreme risk protect  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. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Small Business Growth Act" on May 25, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3661. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the limitations on expensing of depreciable business assets; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Michelle Steel, R-Calif., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Dav  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. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., introduced the "Create Accountability and Liability Against Lifeline Attacks Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3648. A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit people from intentionally impeding the 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, and Tony Cardenas, D-Calif.  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., introduced the "Corporal Fernando Ruiz Baltazar Posthumous Citizenship Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3714. A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while serving on active duty with the United States Armed Forces during certain periods of hostilities, and for other purposes; to  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. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "MicroCap Small Business Investing Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3717. A bill to establish a MicroCap small business investment company designation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Small Business. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "MicroCap Small Business Investing Act of 2023". SEC. 2. MicroCap s  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., introduced the "Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act" on May 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3108. A bill to reform and enhance the pay and benefits of Federal wildland firefighters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in eac  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, June 30 -- Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., introduced the "Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3723. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the types of devices for which required labeling may be made available solely by electronic means; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, and Angie Craig, D-Minn. * *  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., introduced the "Better Oversight of Stub Sales and Strengthening Well Informed and Fair Transactions for Audiences of Concert Ticketing Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. H.R. 3660. A bill to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive acts and practices in connection with primary and secondary ticket sales, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Fr  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., introduced the "Love Lives On Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3651. A bill to amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to improve benefits and services for surviving spouses, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as f  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Expanding Access to School Meals Act" on May 5, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3113. A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to eliminate reduced price breakfasts and lunches and to require that the income guidelines for determining eligibility for free breakfasts and free lunches be 200 percent of the poverty-level, and for other purposes; t  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Mental Health Rights Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3726. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to study student mental health at institutions of higher education and to issue guidance on compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 for mental health and substance use disorder policies of institutions of higher education, and for other purposes; to the Commi  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., introduced the "Teacher Health and Wellness Act" on May 25, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3727. A bill to require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to carry out a study to add to the scientific knowledge on reducing teacher stress and increasing teacher retention and well-being, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Comm  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on May 26, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on June 29. H. Res. 451. A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming; to the Committee on Agriculture. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., and Yadira Caraveo, D-Colo. * * * Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3622. A bill to amend title VI of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the supply chain transparency needed for companies to make safe cosmetics, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grij  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. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Donut Dollies Congressional Gold Medal Act" on May 22, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 28. H.R. 3592. A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program, also known as the "Donut Dollies", who served honorably during the Vietnam conflict; to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administratio  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, July 1 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., introduced the "Employer Reporting Improvement Act" on June 5, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3801. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to streamline and improve the employer reporting process relating to health insurance coverage and to protect dependent privacy; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., introduced the "Paperwork Burden Reduction Act" on June 5, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3797. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an alternative manner of furnishing certain health insurance coverage statements to individuals; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Pape  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., introduced a concurrent resolution on May 22, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on June 28. H. Con. Res. 47. Concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The concurrent resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici,   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., introduced the "Preventing Our Next Natural Disaster Act" on May 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 25. H.R. 3655. A bill to enhance predisaster mitigation to prevent future natural disasters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., and Res. Comm. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, R-P.R. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be ci  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 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. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., introduced the "Improving Data Accessibility Through Advancements in Public Health Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 30. H.R. 3791. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to public health data accessibility, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., and Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn. * * * SECTION 1.  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 -- 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. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., introduced the "Fairness to Freedom Act" on April 18, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1187. A bill to establish the right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Jeff   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., introduced the "Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1784. A bill to increase language access to behavioral health services at eligible health centers, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Alex Padilla, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be   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. Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduced the "Language-Inclusive Support and Transparency for Online Services Act" on June 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 26. S. 1801. A bill to ensure that large online platforms are addressing the needs of non-English users; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Creating Additional Seats to Ease Legally Overburdened Adjudicators Dockets Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1771. A bill to authorize additional district judges for the district court for the eastern district of California; to the Committee on the Judiciary. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Creating Additional Seats to Ease Legally Overburdened Adjudicators' D  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California Lands Act" on May 31, 2023. The text of the bill was released on June 23. S. 1776. A bill to provide for the protection of and investment in certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table  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

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., introduced the "Paying a Fair Share Act" on April 18, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on June 29. S. 1173. A bill to ensure high-income earners pay a fair share of Federal taxes; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ed  more