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. 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. 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