<p><strong></strong><b>Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act of 2023 </b></p> <p>This bill subjects bump stocks to regulation under federal firearms laws.</p> <p>Specifically, the bill adds bump stocks to the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., registration and licensing requirements) under the National Firearms Act. Additionally, it includes bump stocks in the list of firearms subject to regulation (e.g., background check requirements) under the Gun Control Act of 1968. </p>

<p><strong>Protecting Individual Sovereignty Through Our Laws Act or the PISTOL Act</strong></p> <p>This bill modifies the definition of <em>rifle</em> for purposes of the National Firearms Act to exclude from such definition a pistol equipped with a rear brace or rear attachment designed to assist the shooter in controlling the pistol. The bill also directs the Department of Justice to amend applicable regulations governing pistols to provide that the presence or absence of rear mounted braces or attachments that can assist a user in controlling the pistol shall not cause a firearm to be considered a pistol.</p>

Maintaining North Korea's seizure of the vessel USS Pueblo and its detention of the crew were in violation of international law and seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States.

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require continued broadcasting of the full House Chamber during legislative business consistent with the broadcasts that occured on January 3-6, 2023.

<p><strong>Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act</strong></p> <p>This bill broadens the scope of allowable firearms transactions involving active duty service members and their spouses. </p> <p>Specifically, the bill allows a licensed gun dealer, importer, or manufacturer to sell or ship a firearm or ammunition to the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty outside the United States. Current law already allows a licensed dealer, importer, or manufacturer to sell or ship a firearm or ammunition to a member of the Armed Forces on active duty outside the United States.</p> <p>The bill also specifies that, for purposes of federal firearms laws, a member of the Armed Forces on active duty, or his or her spouse, is a resident of the state in which (1) the member or spouse maintains legal residence, (2) the permanent duty station of the member is located, and (3) the member maintains a home from which he or she commutes to the permanent duty station.</p>

Supporting the current definition of materiality in the securities laws and opposing new disclosure requirements outside the core mission of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

<p><b>Hamas International Financing Prevention Act</b></p> <p>This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups.</p> <p>The President must periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person (individual or entity) that knowingly provides significant support or services to or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or supporter of the targeted groups. </p> <p>The President must impose two or more sanctions on the named persons. Specifically,&nbsp;the person may be (1) denied credit and services from the Export-Import Bank, (2) barred from purchasing certain controlled defense articles, (3) denied exports of items on the U.S. Munitions List, (4) prevented from receiving exports of certain goods or technology controlled for national security reasons, (5) prohibited from receiving financing of more than $10 million from any U.S. financial institution, or (6) subject to property-blocking restrictions. </p> <p>The President must periodically report to Congress a list of foreign governments that have repeatedly provided material support for the targeted groups' terrorist activities. The President shall bar these governments from receiving for one year (1) U.S. assistance, or&nbsp;(2) exports of controlled munitions. The Department of the Treasury must instruct U.S. leadership of&nbsp;international financial institutions to oppose providing assistance to an identified government for one year.</p> <p>The bill provides for certain exceptions and waivers, such as for transactions that would serve U.S. national interests. </p> <p>The President must report to Congress and periodically provide briefings on other specified topics related to the targeted groups, such as where these groups secure financing and surveillance equipment.</p>

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department's funding is justified.

Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, on reaching the historic milestone of 115 years of serving communities.

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

<p><b>Mandating Congress Can't Accept Remuneration for Time not Helping You Act or the McCARTHY Act</b></p> <p>This bill eliminates one day of pay for each Member of the House of Representatives for any day of a Congress during which no Speaker has been elected.</p>

<p><b>Stop Environmental Calculations Act of 2023 or the SEC Act of 2023 </b></p> <p>This bill prohibits the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors. </p>

<p><b>No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act</b></p> <p>This bill prohibits the United States from providing any assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization.</p>

<p><b>American Workforce Empowerment Act</b></p> <p>This bill allows tax-preferred college savings plans (529 plans) to fund certain postsecondary certificate programs and apprenticeship programs.</p>