WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, introduced the "Commercial Space Act" on Nov. 1, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 22. H.R. 6131. A bill to amend title 51, United States Code, to update government oversight of commercial space activities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Mike Garcia, R-Calif., Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., and Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y  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. 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. 20 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., introduced a resolution on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 794. A resolution recognizing the significance of "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month". The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Mark Takano, D-Calif. * * * Recognizing the significance of "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month". Wherea  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., introduced the "State Border Defense Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6074. A bill to allow States to authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce the provisions of Federal immigration law relating to unlawful entry into the United States and to authorize States along the southern land border to construct barriers on Federal lands to prevent unlawful entry into the United States; to the C  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. 22 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the "Children Harmed In Life-threatening or Dangerous Labor Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6079. A bill to strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration   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. 20 -- Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., introduced a resolution on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 795. A resolution expressing support for the proclamation of a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Laurel Lee, R-Fla., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., Troy Carter, D-La., Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, Carlos A. Gimenez, R-Fla., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del.,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, introduced a resolution on Oct. 18, 2023. The text of the resolution was released on Nov. 17. H. Res. 796. A resolution condemning foreign nationals in the United States who have endorsed and espoused the actions of foreign terrorist organizations (FTO) in Gaza who, on October 7, 2023, launched attacks against the State of Israel, and killed innocent Israeli and United States citizens. * * * Condemning foreign nationals in the United States   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. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., introduced the "All Students Count Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6086. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require that annual State report cards reflect the same race groups as the decennial census of population; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Judy Chu, D-Calif., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Al   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. 22 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced the "Ensuring Safe and Ethical AI Development Through SAFE AI Research Grants" on Oct. 26, 2023. H.R. 6088. A bill to require the National Academy of Sciences to establish a grant program to develop safe AI models and safe AI research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Ensu  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. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced the "Energy Choice Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6089. A bill to prohibit States or local governments from prohibiting the connection, reconnection, modification, installation, or expansion of an energy service based on the type or source of energy to be delivered, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, Tony   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. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., introduced the "Student Support Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6091. A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to States for assistance in hiring additional school-based mental health and student service providers; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, Shri Th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced the "Facial Recognition Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6092. A bill to regulate law enforcement use of facial recognition technology, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic  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. 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. 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. 22 -- Rep. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., introduced the "Allied Burden Sharing Report Act " on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6096. A bill to require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, introduced the "Border's Unused Idle and Lying Dormant Inventory Transfer Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6098. A bill to terminate certain contracts relating to the construction of the border fence and to transfer unused border fence materials to the States along the southwest border of the United States; to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland S  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. 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. 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. 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. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the "Grid Resilience Innovation and Development Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3115. A bill to amend the National Quantum Initiative Act to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct research on how quantum information science, technology, and engineering can enhance the resilience and security of the electric grid, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The   more