WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8003) to "require the provision of notice to homeowners regarding available housing relief to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic." The bill was introduced on Aug. 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. William Clay Jr., D-Mo. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Dwight Evans, 1105 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4001; or in district office at   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7992) to expand access to telehealth services. The bill was introduced on Aug. 7. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Judiciary and Veterans' Affairs committees. For more information, Rep. Ann Wagner, 2350 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-1621; or in district office at 301 Sovereign Court, Ste. 201, Ballwin, MO 63011; 636/779-5449.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7993) to "support the efforts of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), minority CDFIs, and minority depository institutions to serve consumers, small businesses, and minority-owned businesses, especially in low-income and underserved communities." The bill was introduced on Aug. 7 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. William Clay Jr., D-Mo., Al Green, D-Texas, Vicente Gonzalez, D-T  more