WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7819) to "provide that Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Provider Relief Fund payments are not includible in gross income." The bill was introduced on July 29 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Cindy Axne, 330 Cannon House Office Building; Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5476; or in district offi  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7773) to "establish an Office of Emerging Markets within the Small Business Administration that will strengthen the development of small business concerns in emerging markets, such as those owned by women; socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, including Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans (Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, or enrolled members of a federally or State recognized I  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7808) to amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 "(commonly referred to as the Communications Decency Act) to stop censorship". The bill was introduced on July 29 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Doug Collins, R-Ga., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Steve King, R-Iowa, Jim Banks, R-Ind., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Ted Yoho, R-Fla., Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Ron Wright, R-Texas, Glen  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Roger W. Marshall, R-Kan., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7792) to amend the Small Business Act "to prohibit abortion providers from receiving a covered loan under the paycheck protection program." The bill was introduced on July 27 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Randy Weber, R-Texas, Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Robert Latta, R-Ohio, Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Morgan Griffith, R-Va., Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Steve Wa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (S. 4383) to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 "to make projects that directly or indirectly increase the accessibility of affordable, quality child care eligible for certain grants." The bill was introduced on July 30. It was referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. For more information, Sen. Joni Ernst, 730 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-3254;   more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has introduced the American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act "to provide assistance to American workers, families, and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic." The bill was introduced on July 27. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. The full text of the bill is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4318/text. For more information, Sen. Chuck Grassley, 135 Hart Senate Office Buildin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has introduced legislation (S. 4370) to "designate any alien who is or has been engaged in economic espionage or the misappropriation of trade secrets inadmissible and deportable." The bill was introduced on July 30 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Chuck Grassley, 135 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3744; or in state   more