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. 23 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "GIS Emergency Response Technology Sustainment Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6137. A bill to authorize annual appropriations to the Geospatial Management Office of the Department of Homeland Security for the sustainment of innovative GIS technologies to improve emergency response capabilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cos  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., introduced the "Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6138. A bill to evaluate U.S. Customs and Border Protection's implementation of a integrated biometric entry and exit data system in the United States, 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 Speak  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 795. A resolution expressing support for the proclamation of a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Laurel Lee, R-Fla., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Troy Carter, D-La., Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del.,   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. 22 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced the "Duplications of Benefits Victims Relief Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6083. A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend waiver of duplicate benefits limitation for certain payments to individuals in the event of a major disaster, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Troy Carter, D-La. * * * SE  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Garret Graves, R-La., introduced the "Expediting Disaster Recovery Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6084. A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Expedi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 20, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 20. H. Res. 802. A resolution supporting the designation of October 23, 2023, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Garret Graves, R-La. * * * Supporting the designation of October 23, 2023, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day". Whereas, on October 23, 1972, the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 19  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 Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Energy Choice Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6089. A bill to prohibit States or local governments from prohibiting the connection, reconnection, modification, installation, or expansion of an energy service based on the type or source of energy to be delivered, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Tony   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. Bill Cassidy, R-La., introduced the "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3106. A bill to reauthorize certain programs under the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. * * * SECTION 1. Short title; table of contents. (a) Sh  more