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. 20 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 791. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National D  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. 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. 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. 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