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. 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. 22 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "State Border Defense Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6074. A bill to allow States to authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce the provisions of Federal immigration law relating to unlawful entry into the United States and to authorize States along the southern land border to construct barriers on Federal lands to prevent unlawful entry into the United States; to the C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., introduced the "Grants for Resources in Occupational and Workforce Training for Healthcare Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6078. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Acts to make community colleges eligible to participate in the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention-Pathway to Registered Nurse Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cospo  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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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