WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8685) to "protect minors from premature waiver of their constitutional rights during a custodial interrogation." The bill was introduced on Oct. 27 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III, D-Mass. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Tony Cardenas, 2438 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6131; or in district office at 9612 Van Nuys B  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8696) to increase retirement savings, simplify and clarify retirement plan rules. The bill was introduced on Oct. 27 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means, Financial Services, and Education and Labor committees. For more information, Rep. Richard E. Neal, 2309 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5601; or in district   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8698) to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 "to clarify that disparate impacts on certain populations constitute a sufficient basis for rights of action under such Act." The bill was introduced on Oct. 27 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Joseph P. Kennedy III, D-Mass., and Debra Haaland, D-N.M. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Education and Labor committees. For more information, Rep. Rashida Tl  more