WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, introduced the "Awning Safety Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6132. A bill to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to promulgate a mandatory consumer product safety standard with respect to retractable awnings; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Awning Safety Act of 2023".  more

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. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., introduced the "REO Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6136. A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to authorize the Reentry Employment Opportunities Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Bill Johnson, R-Ohio. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "REO Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Reentry Em  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Miss., introduced the "Facilitating Access to Swiftly Transport Goods During a Publicly Announced State of Emergency Situation Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6140. A bill to facilitate access to swiftly transport goods during a publicly announced state of emergency situation; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. John Garamendi, D-Calif., and Troy Balderson, R-O  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. 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. 22 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., introduced the "Antisemitism Awareness Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6090. A bill to provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Josh  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., introduced the "Weather Act Reauthorization Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6093. A bill to improve the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather research, support improvements in weather forecasting and prediction, expand commercial opportunities for the provision of weather data, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by R  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. 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. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., introduced the "Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3108. A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Jack Re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced the "Expanding Health Care Options for First Responders Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3113. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide an option for first responders age 50 to 64 who are separated from service due to retirement or disability to buy into Medicare; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and John Fetterm  more