WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8821) to "provide an incentive for firearm owners to sell their firearms safely and responsibly." The bill was introduced on Nov. 27. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Don S. Beyer, 1119 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4376; or in district office at 1901 N. Moore St., Ste. 1108, Arlington, VA 22209; 703/658-5403.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8822) to "remove obstacles to the ability of law enforcement officers to enforce gun safety laws." The bill was introduced on Nov. 27. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Don S. Beyer, 1119 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4376; or in district office at 1901 N. Moore St., Ste. 1108, Arlington, VA 22209; 703/658-5403.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8856) to "award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel." The bill was introduced on Dec. 3 and has 42 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Cheri Bustos, D-Il  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8862) to reauthorize the Pregnancy Assistance Fund. The bill was introduced on Dec. 3. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Abigail Spanberger, 1239 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2815; or in district offices at 4201 Dominion Blvd., Ste. 110, Glen Allen, VA 23060; 804/401-4110; 9104 Courthouse Road, Ste. 249, Spotsylvania, VA 2  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 4924) to "prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing, and to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint in schools." The bill was introduced on Nov. 30 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Ch  more