WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8101) to "prohibit States from denying or abridging the right to vote in elections for Federal office of individuals on the grounds of conviction of a criminal offense." The bill was introduced on Aug. 25. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Val Butler Demings, 217 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2176; or in district office at 2295 S. Hia  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8122) to "direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the travel and tourism industry in the U.S." The bill was introduced on Aug. 28 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Kathy Castor, 2052 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8111) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to increase the penalties for violating the Hatch Act." The bill was introduced on Aug. 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Mike Quigley, 2458 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-  more