WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., introduced the "Small Business Ceiling Fan Manufacturer Protection Act" on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 15. H.R. 6793. A bill to prohibit further action on the proposed rule entitled "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fans"; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., and Bob Good, R-Va. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., introduced legislation on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. H.R. 6813. A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing the proposed rule related to revisions to the air emissions reporting requirements, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Andy Ogl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., introduced legislation on Dec. 14, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. H.R. 6817. A bill to impose a fee on certain remittance transfers to fund border security; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., introduced the "Orphan Well Grant Flexibility Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3496. A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to address measuring methane emissions, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., James Risch, R-Idaho, Mike Lee, R-Utah, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Amended Sensible Classification Act" on Dec. 13, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 16. S. 3495. A bill to improve the classification and declassification of national security information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, James Lankford, R-Okla., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Angus S.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced the "Supporting Made in America Energy Act" on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Jan. 9. S. 3445. A bill to promote domestic energy production, to require onshore and offshore oil and natural gas lease sales, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. James Lankford, R-Okla., Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., Bill Cassidy, R-La., James Risch, R-Idaho, John Hoe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Ga., introduced a resolution on Dec. 7, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Jan. 9. S. Res. 492. A resolution honoring the life of the First Lady Rosalynn Carter; considered and agreed to. The resolution is cosponsored by Sens. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Book  more