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. 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., introduced the "Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6067. A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve the child and adult care food program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Henry Cuellar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., introduced legislation on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6073. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9925 Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the "Sergeant Christopher David Fitzgerald Post Office Building"; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Mike Kel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced a resolution on Oct. 16, 2023. The text and summary of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 786. A resolution calling for an immediate deescalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Summer Lee, D-Pa., Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Jonathan Jackson, D-Ill., Alex  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Grace Hopper Code for Us Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6075. A bill to establish a program to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide courses relating to critical legacy computer languages, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6076. A bill to establish the Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program at the Department of Energy to provide financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and onsite renewable technologies in manufacturing facilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technol  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., introduced the "Truth in Tuition Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6134. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require certain institutions of higher education to provide notice of tuition levels for students; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Juan C. Vargas, D-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., introduced the "Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6077. A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reinstate the authority of the Secretary of Education to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Scott Peters, D-Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 17, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 791. A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C. * * * Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National D  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. 20 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., introduced a resolution on Oct. 16, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 787. A resolution electing Representative Patrick T. McHenry Speaker pro tempore. * * * Electing Representative Patrick T. McHenry Speaker pro tempore. Resolved, That the Honorable Patrick T. McHenry, a Representative from the State of North Carolina, be, and he is hereby, elected Speaker pro tempore for not longer than November 17, 2023, or unt  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. 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. 22 -- Rep. Jennifer L. McClellan, D-Va., introduced the "Department of Defense PFAS Discharge Prevention Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6095. A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pa., introduced the "Negating Opportunities for Oil Income Leveraged for Terrorists Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6120. A bill to restore and require the imposition of certain sanctions previously waived with respect to Iran, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each cas  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. 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. Scott Perry, R-Pa., introduced the "Military Selective Service Repeal Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6100. A bill to repeal the Military Selective Service Act, including the registration requirements of the Military Selective Service Act; to the Committee on Armed Services. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Military Selective Service Repeal Act of 2023". SEC. 2. Repeal of Military Selective Serv  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Support Through Loss Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6103. A bill to allow Americans to receive paid leave time to process and address their own health needs and the health needs of their partners during the period following a pregnancy loss, an unsuccessful round of intrauterine insemination or of an assisted reproductive technology procedure, a failed adoption arrangement, a failed   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., introduced the "Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6104. A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for the labor costs of installing mechanical insulation property; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as th  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. 22 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6110. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to restore physician judgment to prescribe the appropriate mix of skilled modalities that constitute an intensive rehabilitation therapy program in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital or unit; to the Committee on Ways and Means. The bill  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., introduced the "Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act" on Oct. 30, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6124. A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish a pilot program to award competitive grants for the integration of cybersecurity education, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. Thi  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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., introduced the "HCBS Relief Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3118. A bill to provide for an emergency increase in Federal funding to State Medicaid programs for expenditures on home and community-based services; to the Committee on Finance. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tammy Baldwin, D  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., introduced the "Court Legal Access and Student Support Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3107. A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims agai  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