WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8582) to amend the Clean Air Act "to establish a tradeable performance standard covering emissions from the electricity generation and industrial sectors." The bill was introduced on Oct. 13 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Sean Casten, 429 Cannon House Office Building; Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4561; or i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8587) to "establish a commission to make recommendations on the appropriate size of membership of the House of Representatives and the method by which Members are elected." The bill was introduced on Oct. 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., and Andre Carson, D-Ind. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information,  more