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. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6072. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by certain multichannel video programming distributors; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "Protecting Religious Freedom for Foster Families Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6133. A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule, entitled "Safe and Appropriate Foster Care Placement Requirements for Titles IV-E and IV-B"; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mary E. Miller,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced a resolution on Oct. 16, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 786. A resolution calling for an immediate deescalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Summer Lee, D-Pa., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Alex  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6076. A bill to establish the Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program at the Department of Energy to provide financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and onsite renewable technologies in manufacturing facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technol  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Truth in Tuition Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6134. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require certain institutions of higher education to provide notice of tuition levels for students; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Juan C. Vargas, D-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., introduced the "Stop Sexual Harassment in K-12 Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6135. A bill to implement title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 with respect to elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Dina Titus, D-Nev., and Del. E  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6077. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Peters, D-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "REO Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6136. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize the Reentry Employment Opportunities Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "REO Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Reentry Em  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Children Harmed In Life-threatening or Dangerous Labor Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6079. A bill to strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration   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. 23 -- Rep. Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., introduced the "Stand With Israel Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6118. A bill to prohibit funding for the United Nations Human Rights Council until it condemns Hamas; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., Mary E. Miller, R-Ill., Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Brian Babin, R-Texas, George Santos, R-N.Y., Josh Brech  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., introduced the "Clergy Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6068. A bill to allow a period in which members of the clergy may revoke their exemption from Social Security coverage, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Ron Este  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. 22 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. H.R. 6102. A bill to establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequent  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., introduced the "National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6101. A bill to establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Support Through Loss Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6103. A bill to allow Americans to receive paid leave time to process and address their own health needs and the health needs of their partners during the period following a pregnancy loss, an unsuccessful round of intrauterine insemination or of an assisted reproductive technology procedure, a failed adoption arrangement, a failed   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "No Toxics in Food Packaging Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6105. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain substances to be unsafe for use as food contact substances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Nydia M. Velaz  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., introduced the "Bolstering America's Defenses Against Potentially Perilous Software Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6106. A bill to create a risk framework to evaluate foreign mobile applications of concern, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., John   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 785. A resolution recognizing the diaspora of Hispanic culture, and the representation of Hispanics in the legal profession and the judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D  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. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "HCBS Relief Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3118. A bill to provide for an emergency increase in Federal funding to State Medicaid programs for expenditures on home and community-based services; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tammy Baldwin, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Court Legal Access and Student Support Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3107. A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims agai  more