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. 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. 20 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., introduced a resolution on Oct. 19, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 797. A resolution condemning the Biden Administration for failing to fulfill the United States Government's duty to American citizens left stranded in Israel. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Mike Collins, R-Ga., Anna P. Luna, R-Fla., Ralph   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, introduced the "Outdoor Recreational Outfitting and Guiding Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6128. A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain employees engaged in outdoor recreational outfitting or guiding services from maximum hours requirements; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo. * * * SECTION 1. Sh  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. 24 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, introduced the "Helping Open Underutilized Space to Ensure Shelter Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3117. A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to authorize the sale of certain Federal land to States and units of local government to address housing shortages, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Dan Sullivan, R-A  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