WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8693) to "establish an independent agency in the executive branch to be known as the Federal Institute of Technology." The bill was introduced on Oct. 27 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jim Himes, D-Conn., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., and Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif. The legislation   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8681) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to make fraudulent dealings in firearms and ammunition unlawful." The bill was introduced on Oct. 23. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, 1535 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2011; or in district office at 927 E. Baltimore Ave., East Lansdowne, PA 19050; 610/626-1913.  more