WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., introduced the "Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6072. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by certain multichannel video programming distributors; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determin  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. 23 -- Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., introduced legislation on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6115. A bill to authorize the waiver of costs of activities relating to evacuation of United States citizens when their lives are endangered by war or acts of terrorism; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Cory Mills, R-Fla., and Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Waiver of costs of activities relating to evacuat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., introduced legislation on Oct. 30, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6116. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14280 South Military Trail in Delray Beach, Florida, as the "Benjamin Berell Ferencz Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Kat Cammack, R-Fla., Kat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., introduced the "Fixing Gaps in Hurricane Preparedness Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6080. A bill to require the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to carry out research and development to improve the understanding of how the public receives, interprets, and responds to and values hurricane forecasts and warnings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.   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. 23 -- Rep. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., introduced the "State Department Security Notification Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6119. A bill to require the Secretary of State to notify Congress when the security clearances of certain senior members of the Department of State are suspended or revoked, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, and Darrell Issa, R-Ca  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. 20 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., introduced a resolution on Oct. 13, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 785. A resolution recognizing the diaspora of Hispanic culture, and the representation of Hispanics in the legal profession and the judiciary. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Jim Costa, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., introduced the "Clean Up Disasters and Emergencies with Better Recovery and Immediate Support Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6108. A bill to amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infras  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., introduced the "Further Strengthening America's Supply Chain and National Security Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6112. A bill to establish postmarket reporting requirements for pharmaceuticals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced the "Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3110. A bill to support United States policy toward Taiwan; to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The bill is cosponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Taiwan Relations Reinforcement Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Sense of Congress. SEC. 3. A twenty-first century partnershi  more