WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1039) to "provide that a project for the deployment or modification of a communications facility entirely within a floodplain is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews." The bill was introduced on Feb. 15. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Natural Resources committees. For more information, Rep. Gus Bilirakis, 2354 Rayburn House  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1112) to "require a report on the military coup in Burma." The bill was introduced on Feb. 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. David E. Price, D-N.C., and Vern Buchanan, R-Fla.It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, 2238 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-1492; or in district offices at 4115 Annandale Road, Ste. 103, Annan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1114) to "authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide COVID-19 vaccines to an expanded population of veterans during a covered emergency period." The bill was introduced on Feb. 18. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Charlie Crist, 215 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5961; or in district offices at 696 1st Ave. N., Ste. 203  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1050) to "provide that a project to replace or improve a communications facility following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President is not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews." The bill was introduced on Feb. 15. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Natural Resources committees. For more information, Rep. Neal P. Du  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1054) to "require the Secretary of Education to provide assistance to the immediate family of elementary or secondary school staff members killed in an act of violence while performing school duties." The bill was introduced on Feb. 15 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Albio Sires, D-N.J., Darren Soto, D-Fla., a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1134) to "provide for the establishment of a global affairs strategy and assistance for people of African descent." The bill was introduced on Feb. 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., and Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, 2365  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1135) to "establish the Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement to develop a diverse community of transatlantic leaders committed to democratic institutions, processes, and values." The bill was introduced on Feb. 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., and Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1136) to "establish a Government-wide initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the Federal workforce." The bill was introduced on Feb. 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Gwen Moore, D-Wis., and Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Oversight and Reform; Administration; and Judiciary committees. For more information, Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, 2365 Rayb  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1071) to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 "to prohibit States from using a voting system which is connected to the Internet in the administration of an election for Federal office." The bill was introduced on Feb. 15. It was referred to the House Administration Committee. For more information, Rep. Bill Posey, 2150 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3671; or in district office at 2  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Bill Posey, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1070) to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 "to prohibit States from using proprietary voting system hardware or software in the administration of an election for Federal office which prevents the system from meeting the voluntary voting system guidelines for interoperability and auditability issued by the Election Assistance Commission under such Act." The bill was introduced on Feb. 15. It was referred to th  more