WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7416) to amend title 46, U.S. Code, "to allow the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to provide assistance to the owners and operators of certain ports and terminals." The bill was introduced on June 30 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Conor Lamb, D-Pa., Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., David Loebsack, D-Iowa, and Carol Miller, R-W.Va. It was referred to the House Transporta  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7446) 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." The bill was introduced on July 1 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7420) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to expand the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, or queer." The bill was introduced on June 30 and has 43 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., TJ Cox, D-Calif., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Gi  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7451) to "provide forgivable physical disaster loans to businesses damaged due to civil unrest." The bill was introduced on July 1. It was jointly referred to the House Small Business and Budget committees. For more information, Rep. Dwight Evans, 1105 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4001; or in district office at 7174 Ogontz Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19138; 215/276-0340.  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7481) to establish a loan program for businesses affected by COVID-19. The bill was introduced on July 2 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa. It was jointly referred to the House Small Business and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Jared Golden, 1223 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6306; or in district offices at 7 Hatch Drive, Ste. 230, Caribou, ME 04  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7438) to amend section 719 of title 31, U.S. Code, "to require the Comptroller General of the U.S. to analyze certain legislation in order to prevent duplication of and overlap with existing Federal programs, offices, and initiatives." The bill was introduced on July 1 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Andy Harris, R-Md., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., James  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7403) to amend the Small Business Act "to exempt certain contracts awarded to small business concerns from category management requirements." The bill was introduced on June 29 and was co-sponsored by Rep. John Joyce, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Small Business Committee. For more information, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, 1218 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4315; or in district   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Conor Lamb, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7426) to "require development and implementation of an interagency plan to assist communities affected by climate change in the Ohio River Basin." The bill was introduced on June 30 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., and Tim Ryan, D-Ohio. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Agriculture, and Natural Resources committees. For more information, Rep. Conor La  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7485) to "direct the National Labor Relations Board to implement a system and procedures to conduct representation elections remotely using an electronic voting system." The bill was introduced on July 2 and has 45 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Ed Case, D-Ha  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., has introduced the Hong Kong Autonomy Act (H.R. 7440) "to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons involved in the erosion of certain obligations of China with respect to Hong Kong." The bill was introduced on July 1 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Andy Barr, R-Ky., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Abigai  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7478) to "require Federal agencies to conduct a benefit-cost analysis on relocations involving the movement of employment positions to different areas." The bill was introduced on July 1 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John Sarbanes, D-Md., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., David Trone, D-Md., Jerry McNerney, D-C  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 4172) to "provide emergency funding for child welfare services provided under parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act." The bill was introduced on July 2 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Sherrod Brown, 503 Hart Senate Office Building, Washingt  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 4108) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act "to increase Federal support to State Medicaid programs during economic downturns." The bill was introduced on June 30 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Jon Tester, D-Mont., Debbie Stab  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 4115) to reduce child poverty in the U.S. The bill was introduced on June 30 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6324; or in state at 200 N. 3rd St., Ste. 14-A, Harrisburg, PA 17101; 717/231-7540; 2000 Market St  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 4132) to establish the Commission on the COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S. The bill was introduced on July 1 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Kirst  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 4177) to authorize supplemental funding for supportive housing for the elderly. The bill was introduced on July 2 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 4112) to "support education and child care during the COVID-19 public health emergency." The bill was introduced on June 30 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Robert  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (S. 4193) to "develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding about African-American history." The bill was introduced on July 2 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Debbie Stabenow,   more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has introduced legislation (S. 4209) to amend title IX of the Social Security Act "to improve emergency unemployment relief for governmental entities and nonprofit organizations." The bill was introduced on July 2 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., James Lankford, R-Okla., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., David Perdue, R-Ga., Marg  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 4135) to "provide forgivable physical disaster loans to businesses damaged due to civil unrest." The bill was introduced on July 1. It was referred to the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. For more information, Sen. Patrick Toomey, 248 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4254; or in state at 17 S. Park Row, Ste. B-120, Erie, PA 16501; 814/453-3010.  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 4141) to refinance Federal and private student loans. The bill was introduced on July 1 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill  more