WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8934) to "ensure that Medicaid beneficiaries have the opportunity to receive care in a home and community-based setting." The bill was introduced on Dec. 10. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Matthew Cartwright, 1034 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5546; or in district offices at 226 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18503; 570/341  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8885) to provide incentives for the purchase of water-efficient products. The bill was introduced on Dec. 7 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means; Oversight and Reform; and Energy and Commerce committees. For more information, Rep. Matthew Cartwright, 1034 Longworth House Off  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8920) to "establish a program to develop antimicrobial innovations targeting the most challenging pathogens and most threatening infections." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9 and was co-sponsored by Rep. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means; Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Judiciary; Homeland Security; and Natural Resources committees. For more i  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8924) to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 "to treat the lease for a dwelling unit under certain federally assisted housing programs as a simultaneous application for voter registration in elections for Federal office, to designate owners of dwelling units under certain federally assisted housing programs as voter registration agencies for purposes of such Act." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9 a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 8899) to "prioritize the efforts of and enhance coordination among U.S. agencies to encourage countries in Central and Eastern Europe to improve the security of their telecommunications networks." The bill was introduced on Dec. 8 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Mike Quigley  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8926) to amend chapter 261 of title 49, U.S. Code, "to provide for high-speed rail corridor development." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., and Brendan Boyle, D-Pa. It was jointly referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Seth Moulton, 1127 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8950) to "expand the permissible uses of amounts provided under the Coronavirus Relief Fund." The bill was introduced on Dec. 10 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, 400 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5121; or in district offices at 3555 Benner Pike, Ste. 101,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 4987) to "provide grants to enable nonprofit disability organizations to develop training programs that support safe interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with disabilities and older individuals." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 4989) to "facilitate nationwide accessibility and coordination of 211 services for information and referral for mental health emergencies, homelessness needs, other human services needs." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (S. 4968) to reauthorize the Home Investment Partnerships Program. The bill was introduced on Dec. 7 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, 516 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510;  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 4984) to "report data on COVID-19 immigration detention facilities and local correctional facilities that contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement." The bill was introduced on Dec. 9 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeff Merkley,   more