WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8254) to "establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease." The bill was introduced on Sept. 15 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jason Smith, R-Mo., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, and Donna Shalala, D-Fla. The legislation was jointly referred to t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8201) to provide a temporary employee payroll tax holiday. The bill was introduced on Sept. 11 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, Steve Scalise, R-La., Tom Reed, R-N.Y., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Bill Flores, R-Texas, David Kustoff, R-Tenn., Tom Rice, R-S.C., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Carol Miller, R-W.Va., Doug LaMalfa, R-Cali  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8265) to amend the Small Business Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act "to establish a program for second draw loans and make other modifications to the paycheck protection program." The bill was introduced on Sept. 16. It was jointly referred to the House Small Business and Judiciary committees. For more information, Rep. Steve Chabot, 2408 Rayburn House Office Building, Washi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8211) to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 "to improve the loan guaranty program, enhance the ability of small manufacturers to access affordable capital." The bill was introduced on Sept. 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Small Business Committee. For more information, Rep. Angie Craig, 1523 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 20  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8294) to "amend the National Apprenticeship Act and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and pre- apprenticeship registered under such Act, to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Donald   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8219) to "direct the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to Department of Veterans Affairs medical center staff and homelessness service providers regarding the Coordinated Entry program." The bill was introduced on Sept. 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more informa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8297) to "direct the Secretary of Energy to establish and support advanced recycling research and development programs." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., and Roger W. Marshall, R-Kan. It was referred to the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. For more information, Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, 1023 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8200) to improve the health of minority individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill was introduced on Sept. 11 and has 33 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Judy Chu, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Yvette Cla  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8283) to "provide temporary licensing reciprocity for telehealth and interstate health care treatment." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Robert Latta, 2467 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6405; or in district offices at 1045 N. Main St., Ste.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8301) to "withhold a percentage of Federal funding from State and local prosecutors who fail to faithfully prosecute crimes related to protests and riots." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Jody Hice, R-Ga., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Michael C. Burgess, R-Te  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8280) to "require the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend exemptions for securities offered as part of employee pay to other individuals providing goods for sale, labor, or services for remuneration, to preempt certain provisions of State law with respect to wage rates and benefits." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio. It was referred to the Hous  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8259) to prohibit Russian participation in the G7. The bill was introduced on Sept. 15 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, David Trone, D-Md., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Joe Wilson  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8242) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the National Women's Hall of Fame." The bill was introduced on Sept. 14 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Tom Reed, R-N.Y., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Anthony Brindisi, D-N.Y., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Nydia M. Velazquez,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8308) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for services furnished via telehealth if such services would be covered if furnished in-person." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, and Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y. It was referred to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8270) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to improve the responses of the Department of Defense to sex-related offenses." The bill was introduced on Sept. 16 and has 99 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, John R. Carter, R-Texas, Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Pete Olson, R-Texas, Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Jason Crow, D-Colo., Will Hurd, R-Tex  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8278) to "require the disclosure of determinations with respect to which Congressional staff will be required to obtain health insurance coverage through an Exchange." The bill was introduced on Sept. 16. It was referred to the House Administration Committee. For more information, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, 2419 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3164; or in district offices at 7954 Beechmon  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 4610) to "require facemasks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Richard  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (S. 4593) to "award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley." The bill was introduced on Sept. 16 and has 39 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher Coons, D-Del., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Catherine   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 4629) to address issues involving the People's Republic of China. The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Patty Murray, D-Wash., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., has introduced legislation (S. 4579) to "increase, effective as of December 1, 2020, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for the survivors of certain disabled veterans." The bill was introduced on Sept. 15 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., John Boozman, R-Ark., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Bill Cassidy, R-La., Sherrod Brow  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 4618) "making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. It was read for the first time. For more information, Sen. Rob Portman, 448 Russell Senate Office Building,Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3353; or in state at 37 W. Broad St., Ste. 300, Columbus, OH 43215; 614/469  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 4578) to provide for domestic sourcing of personal protective equipment. The bill was introduced on Sept. 15 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Rob Portman, 448 Russell Senate Office Building,Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3353; or in state at 37 W. Broad St., Ste. 300, Columbus, OH 43215; 6  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (S. 4605) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. John Kennedy, R-La., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Rick Scott, R-Fla., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Tom Cotton, R-Ark., Mike Braun, R-Ind., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Da  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 4566) to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act "to provide clarification of delivery of notice of termination of leases of premises and motor vehicles." The bill was introduced on Sept. 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., John Boozman, R-Ark., Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Jack Reed, D-R.I. It was referred to the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more informa  more