WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7821) to "automatically extend and adjust enhanced unemployment assistance for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency and economic crisis." The bill was introduced on July 29 and has 35 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Denny Heck, D-Wash., Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Darren Soto, D-Fla.  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7768) to require that independent agencies comply with all requirements of rulemaking. The bill was introduced on July 24 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Chip Roy, R-Texas, Ben Cline, R-Va., Bill Flores, R-Texas, and Adrian Smith, R-Neb. It was jointly referred to the House Oversight and Reform, Judiciary, and Small Business committees. For more information, Rep. Ted Budd, 118 Cannon House Office Building, Washington,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7861) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to make permanent the employer credit for paid family and medical leave." The bill was introduced on July 30. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. John R. Carter, 2110 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3864; or in district offices at 1717 N. IH 35, Ste. 300, Round Rock, TX 78664; 512/246-16  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7798) to amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 "relating to selection boards regarding performance evaluations of Foreign Service officers." The bill was introduced on July 27 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Joaquin Castro, 2241 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3236; or in district of  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7799) to "designate a portion of U.S. Route 80 in Alabama as the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Highway." The bill was introduced on July 27 and has 55 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Bradley Byrne, R-Ala., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Martha Roby, R-Ala., Mike Rogers, R-Ala., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Andre Carson  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7772) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for International Regulated Investment Companies." The bill was introduced on July 24 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., and Ron Estes, R-Kan. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Danny K. Davis, 2159 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7867) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, "to provide for aviation system enhancements during public health emergencies." The bill was introduced on July 30 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Te  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7817) to "direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to submit a report on facilitating efficient, timely environmental reviews of nuclear reactors through expanded use of categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and generic environmental impact statements." The bill was introduced on July 29 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Bill Flores, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7832) to "designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 4020 Broadway Street in Houston, Texas, as the Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building." The bill was introduced on July 29 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Chip Roy, R-Texas, Van Taylor, R-Texas, Pete Olson, R-Texas, Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, John R. Carter, R-Texas, Bri  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7818) to amend title 28, U.S. Code, "to strip foreign sovereign immunity of certain foreign states to secure justice for victims of novel coronavirus in the U.S." The bill was introduced on July 29 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Lance Gooden, 425 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3484; or in di  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. Al Green, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7793) to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 "to provide for whistleblower incentives and protection." The bill was introduced on July 27. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Al Green, 2347 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-7508; or in district office at 3003 S. Loop W., Ste. 460, Houston, TX 77054; 713/383-9234.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7875) to "require States and units of local governments to enforce stay-at-home orders equally." The bill was introduced on July 30 and has 22 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jim Banks, R-Ind., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, Morgan Griffith, R-Va., Bill Flores, R-Texas, Ted Budd, R-N.C., Phil Roe, R-Tenn., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Ben Cline, R-Va., Jody Hice  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7777) to provide automatic forgiveness for paycheck protection program loans under $150,000. The bill was introduced on July 24 and has 25 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Fred Upton, R-Mich., Bill Flores, R-Texas, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Peter Welch, D-Vt., David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Steven M. Palazzo, R-Miss., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., John R. Carter, R-Texas, Harley Rouda, D-Calif., Andy Barr, R-Ky., A. Dre  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7802) to "require the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and any affiliates to return amounts received under the paycheck protection program." The bill was introduced on July 27 and has 40 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bill Flores, R-Texas, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, Jim Banks, R-Ind., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Chip Roy,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7881) to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act "to provide for congressional oversight of the board of directors of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and to protect amateur athletes from emotional, physical, and sexual abuse." The bill was introduced on July 30 and was co-sponsored by Reps. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Susan W. Brooks, R-Ind., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., and Michael  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, July 31 -- Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7810) to "designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 3519 East Walnut Street in Pearland, Texas, as the Tom Reid Post Office Building." The bill was introduced on July 29 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Van Taylor, R-Texas, Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Ron Wright, R-Texas, Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, D-Texas, Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, Al G  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7805) to combat trafficking in persons for the removal of their organs. The bill was introduced on July 27 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees. For more information, Rep. Guy Reschentaler, 531 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2065; or in district offices at 700 Pellis Road, Ste. 1, Gr  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7786) to provide civil liability for injuries in law enforcement free zones. The bill was introduced on July 24 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. For more information, Rep. Chip Roy, 1319 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4236; or in district offices at 5900 Southwest Parkway, B  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7887) to "reimburse school food authorities at the free rate for meals served during school year 2020-2021 under the school breakfast program and the school lunch program." The bill was introduced on July 30 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., James McGovern, D-Mass., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Susan A. Davi  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Van Taylor, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7809) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a Helping Open Properties Endeavor Act (HOPE) Preferred Equity Facility to guarantee certain financial investments of commercial borrowers affected by COVID-19." The bill was introduced on July 29 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Al Lawson, D-Fla., and Andy Barr, R-Ky. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Van  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7806) to "establish a grant program for small live venue operators and talent representatives." The bill was introduced on July 27 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Small Business Committee. For more information, Rep. Peter Welch, 2187 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4115; or in district office at 128 Lakeside Ave., Ste. 235, Burlington,  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7855) to "authorize the President to use military force for the purpose of securing and defending Taiwan against armed attack." The bill was introduced on July 29 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Bill Flores, R-Texas, Ron Wright, R-Texa  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 4359) to "require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a task force to identify vulnerabilities in supply chains for U.S. entities." The bill was introduced on July 29 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Christopher Coons, 218 Russell  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced the Safeguarding America's Frontline Employees to Offer Work Opportunities Required to Kickstart the Economy Act (S. 4317) "to lessen the burdens on interstate commerce by discouraging insubstantial lawsuits relating to COVID-19 while preserving the ability of individuals and businesses that have suffered real injury to obtain complete relief." The bill was introduced on July 27 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 4340) to "ensure that a State or local jurisdiction is ineligible to receive or use funds allocated, appropriated, or authorized to address COVID-19 if that State or jurisdiction discriminates against religious individuals or religious institutions." The bill was introduced on July 28. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Ted Cruz, 127-A Russell Senate Office Building, Washingto  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 4376) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to permanently allow a tax deduction at the time an investment in qualified property is made." The bill was introduced on July 30 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Ted Cruz, 127-A Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-5922; or in state at 300 E. 8th, S  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 4345) to amend section 212 of the Immigration and Nationality Act "to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer are considered in visa issuance." The bill was introduced on July 28 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Ted Cruz, 127-A Russell Senate Office B  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (S. 4329) to "provide premium assistance for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) continuation coverage, church plan continuation coverage, and furloughed continuation coverage for individuals and their families." The bill was introduced on July 27 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Steve Daines, R-Mont., John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.   more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, has introduced the Time to Rescue U.S. Trusts Act (S. 4323) "to save and strengthen critical social contract programs of the Federal Government." The bill was introduced on July 27 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Todd Young, R-Ind., Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Doug Jones, D-Ala., Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Dav  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 4380) to provide redress to the employees of Air America. The bill was introduced on July 30 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Doug Jones, D-Ala., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.  more