WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., introduced the "Maximum Pressure Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6114. A bill to impose additional sanctions with respect to Iran and modify other existing sanctions with respect to Iran, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Oversight and Accountability, Financial Services, Rules, and Intelligence (Permanent Select),  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Grace Hopper Code for Us Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6075. A bill to establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, introduced the "Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6126. A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the attacks in Israel for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently de  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 792. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 17, 2023, as "National Vitiligo Awareness Day". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Nikema Williams, D-Ga., Barbar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 20. H. Res. 803. A resolution honoring the American and Israeli civilians murdered and unaccounted for in the brutal attacks by Hamas terrorists. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Tr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6095. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Allied Burden Sharing Report Act " on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6096. A bill to require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-Calif., introduced the "Filipino Veterans Fairness Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6121. A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the benefits furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to certain individuals who served in the forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Scouts; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Troy Carter, D-La., N  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Burgess Owens, R-Utah, introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 798. A resolution condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rick Allen, R-Ga., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Jim Banks, R-Ind.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., introduced a resolution on Oct. 17, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 793. A resolution calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. J. French Hill, R-Ark., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., introduced the "National Dam Safety Program Reauthorization Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3111. A bill to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize and improve that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., John Boozman, R-Ark., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Restoring Internet Freedom Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3119. A bill to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from reclassifying broadband Internet access service as a telecommunications service and from imposing certain regulations on providers of such service; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Cynthia M.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3109. A bill to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Commissioner of Social Security to review and simplify the processes, procedures, forms, and communications for family caregivers to assist individuals in establishing eligibility for, enrolling in, and maintaining and uti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., introduced the "Ensure Uniform Border Inspection Practices Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3112. A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to annually review and update CBP policies and manuals to ensure uniform inspection practices along the United States border; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-  more