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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday March 14, 2021 ( 78 items )  

Rep. Allred Introduces Bill to Allow Claims Against Foreign States for Unlawful Computer Intrusion
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1607) to amend title 28, U.S. Code, "to allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion." The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Andrew Kim, D-N.J., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Joe Neguse, D-Colo. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Colin Allred, 114 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515  more

Rep. Barr Introduces Bill on Taxpayer Funded Discount Window Lending Programs
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1729) to "prohibit certain financial service providers who deny fair access to financial services from using taxpayer funded discount window lending programs." The bill was introduced on March 10 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Roger Williams, R-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Darrell Issa,   more

Rep. Boyle Introduces Bill to Amend Immigration & Nationality Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1614) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to provide that marijuana use, possession, and distribution may not be considered for determinations of whether a person is a person of good moral character." The bill was introduced on March 8. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Brendan Boyle, 1133 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6111; o  more

Rep. Boyle Introduces Bill to Require Review of Women, Lung Cancer
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1800) to "require a review of women and lung cancer." The bill was introduced on March 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., and Debbie Dingell, D-Mich. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Brendan Boyle, 1133 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6111; or in district offices at One & Olney   more

Rep. Brooks Introduces Bill to Address Interstate Transportation of Firearms, Ammunition
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1680) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, U.S. Code, "to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition." The bill was introduced on March 9 and has 35 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Greg Steube, R-Fla., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Scott Perry  more

Rep. Cammack Introduces Bill on Major Rules of Executive Branch
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (***) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, U.S. Code, "to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law." The bill was introduced on March 10 and has 115 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Brian Babin, R-Texas, Don Bacon, R-Neb., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Troy Balde  more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill on Reclamation of Land, Water Resources Adversely Affected By Coal Mining
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1733) to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 "to provide funds to States and Indian tribes for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization, diversification, and development in economically distressed communities through the reclamation and restoration of land and water resources adversely affected by coal mining carried out before August 3, 1977." The bill was introduced on Mar  more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill to Delegate Emergency Reclamation Activities
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1734) to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 "to allow the Secretary of the Interior to delegate certain emergency reclamation activities to the States and Tribes." The bill was introduced on March 10 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Conor Lamb, D-Pa., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Alan Lowenthal, D-Cali  more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill to Establish White House Rural Council
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1617) to "establish a White House Rural Council." The bill was introduced on March 8. It was referred to the House Agriculture Committee. For more information, Rep. Matthew Cartwright, 2102 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5546; or in district offices at 226 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA 18503; 570/341-1050; 121 Progress Ave., Ste. 310, Pottsville, PA 17901; 570/624-0140; 20 N. Pen  more

Rep. Cicilline Introduces Bill on Temporary Safe Harbor for Publishers of Online Content
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 173) to "provide a temporary safe harbor for publishers of online content to collectively negotiate with dominant online platforms regarding the terms on which content may be distributed The bill was introduced on March 10 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ken Buck, R-Colo., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Susan Wild, D-Pa  more

Rep. Cicilline Introduces Bill to Regulate Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1808) to "regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 194 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Don S. B  more

Rep. Clybur Introduces Bill to Make High-Speed Broadband Internet Service Accessible
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1783) to "make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y.,   more

Rep. Clyde Introduces Bill on Firearms Transfers
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Andrew S. Clyde, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1787) to "prevent unnecessary delay in firearms transfers from licensed firearms dealers to unlicensed persons." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Andy Harris, R-Md., Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Bob Good, R-Va., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Barry Loude  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Bill to Designate John Lewis Voting Rights Highway
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1809) to "designate a portion of U.S. Route 80 in Alabama as the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Highway." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 31 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Mark Takano, D-Cal  more

Rep. Crow Introduces Bill to Design Exhibit That Depicts Attack on U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1627) to "direct the Architect of the Capitol to design and install in the U.S. Capitol an exhibit that depicts the attack on the Capitol that occurred on January 6, 2021." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Susan Wild, D-Pa., Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Norma Torres, D-Cal  more

Rep. Davidson Introduces Bill to Exclude Digital Tokens From Definition of Security
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1628) to amend the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 "to exclude digital tokens from the definition of a security, to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to enact certain regulatory changes regarding digital units secured through public key cryptography, to adjust taxation of virtual currencies held in individual retirement accounts, to create a tax exemption for exchange  more

Rep. Davis Introduces Bill to Streamline Environmental Review Process for Major Projects
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1812) to amend titles 23 and 49, U.S. Code, "to streamline the environmental review process for major projects." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sam Graves, R-Mo., Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Don Young, R-Alaska, Garret Graves, R-La., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., David Rouzer, R-N.C., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Daniel Webster, R-Fla., Randy Weber, R-Te  more

Rep. Dean Introduces Bill on Limitations on Exclusive Approval of Orphan Drugs
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act "with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs." The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Budget committees. For more information, Rep. Madeleine Dean, 120 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-58  more

Rep. DeFazio Introduces Bill on Revenues Collected From Passengers as Aviation Security Fees
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1813) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, "to ensure that revenues collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 33 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Benn  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill on Net Controlled Foreign Corporation Tested Income
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1785) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation (CFC) tested income." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 102 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., Judy Chu, D-Calif., David N. C  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill to End Offshore Corporate Tax Avoidance
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1786) to "end offshore corporate tax avoidance." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Kweisi Mfume, D-Md.  more

Rep. Doyle Introduces Bill to Provide Tax Credits for Energy Storage Technologies
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1684) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide tax credits for energy storage technologies." The bill was introduced on March 9 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Michael F. Doyle, 270 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2135; or in district off  more

Rep. Foster Introduces Bill on Public Service Repayment
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1633) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for public service repayment." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., William R. Keating, D-Mass., Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., and Del.   more

Rep. Garamendi Introduces Bill on Natural Gas, Crude Oil Exports
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1819) to "require a certain percentage of natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on U.S.-built and U.S.-flag vessels." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., and Elaine Luria, D-Va. The legislation was jointly referred to the   more

Rep. Gibbs Introduces Bill to Prohibit Voting Systems From Containing Wireless Components
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1634) to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 "to prohibit voting systems used to administer elections for Federal office from containing any wireless components." The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, and Lisa C. McClain, R-Mich. It was referred to the House Administration Committee. For more information, Rep. Bob Gibbs, 2217 Rayburn Hous  more

Rep. Gosar Introduces Bill to Prohibit Federal Funding of State Firearm Ownership Databases
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1827) to "prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 42 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ted Budd, R-N.C., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Jody Hice, R-Ga., Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Matt Gaetz, R-Fl  more

Rep. Herrell Introduces Bill to Make Murder of Law Enforcement Officer Punishable By Life in Prison
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Yvette Herrell, R-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1690) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to make the murder of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison or death." The bill was introduced on March 9 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Fred Keller, R-Pa., Jerry L. Carl, R-Ala., Lance Gooden, R-Texas, Andrew R. Garbarin  more

Rep. Huizenga Introduces Bill to Pay Per Diem to Members of National Guard
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1832) to "direct the Secretary of Defense to pay a per diem to certain members of the National Guard who performed certain duty in the National Capital Region during the period beginning on January 26, 2021, and ending on March 15, 2021." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Yvette Herrell, R  more

Rep. Jackson Lee Introduces Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has introduced the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1620) to "reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has 159 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joyce Beatt  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill to Make Limitations on Transfer of Personal Property
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1694) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain limitations on the transfer of personal property to Federal and State agencies." The bill was introduced on March 9 and has 75 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Anthony G. Bro  more

Rep. Keller Introduces Bill on Study on Potential Disparities in Incurred Costs for Hospitals
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Fred Keller, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1749) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on potential disparities in incurred costs for rural and urban hospitals under the inpatient prospective payment system and to authorize appropriate payment adjustments." The bill was introduced on March 10. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep.  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Bill on Organizations With Religious, Moral Convictions
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1750) to "ensure that organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to continue to provide services for children." The bill was introduced on March 10 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. William Timmons, R-S.C., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Rick Allen, R-Ga., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., and Gary J. P  more

Rep. Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bill on 3-Day Waiting Period for Handgun
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1752) to "provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions." The bill was introduced on March 10 and has 74 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Sean Casten, D-Ill., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I.,  more

Rep. Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bill to Establish U.S. Commission on Hate Crime
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1834) to "establish a U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes to study and make recommendations on the prevention of the comission of hate crimes." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Tony  more

Rep. Lee Introduces COVID Community Care Act
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., has introduced the COVID Community Care Act (H.R. 1835) "making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 36 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Judy Chu, D-Calif., Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Albio Sires, D-N.J., Bonnie W  more

Rep. Mann Introduces Bill to Remove Short-Barreled Rifles From Definition of Firearms
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1758) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act." The bill was introduced on March 10 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Don Young, R-Alaska, Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Jake LaTurner, R-Kan  more

Rep. Matsui Introduces Bill to Prohibit Use of Funds for 2026 World Cup
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1644) to "prohibit the use of funds for the 2026 World Cup unless the U.S. Soccer Federation provides equitable pay to the members of the U.S. Women's National Team and the United States Men's National Team." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has 29 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Pete Aguilar, D-C  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Bill on Congressional Review of Actions to Terminate Sanctions Imposed to Iran
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1699) to "provide for congressional review of actions to terminate or waive sanctions imposed with respect to Iran." The bill was introduced on March 9 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Young Kim, R-Calif., Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Greg Steube, R-Fla  more

Rep. McHenry Introduces Bill to Direct CFTC, SEC to Jointly Establish Digital Asset Working Group
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1602) to "direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission to jointly establish a digital asset working group." The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Warren Davidson, R-Ohio. It was jointly referred to the House Financial Services and Agriculture committees. For m  more

Rep. Meeks Introduces Bill to Mint Commemorative Coins in Recognition of Harriet Tubman
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1842) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the Bicentennial of Harriet Tubman's birth." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 40 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John Katko, R-N.Y., Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Md., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill.  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Bill to Facilitate Expedited Review of COVID-19 Hate Crimes
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1843) to "facilitate the expedited review of COVID-19 hate crimes." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 55 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Eddi  more

Rep. Morelle Introduces Bill to Mint Coins in Recognition of National Women's Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1648) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the National Women's Hall of Fame." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has 73 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Tom Reed, R-N.Y., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Sean Cas  more

Rep. Moulton Introduces Bill to Amend Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1649) to "make a technical correction to the Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019." The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Jason Crow, D-Colo. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Seth Moulton, 1127 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-8020; or in  more

Rep. Moulton Introduces Bill to Provide for High-Speed Rail Corridor Development
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1845) to amend chapter 261 of title 49, U.S. Code, "to provide for high-speed rail corridor development." The bill was introduced on March 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., and Michael F. Doyle, 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 Off  more

Rep. Mullin Introduces Bill to Study Demands on Rural Broadband Networks
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1650) to "require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with services offered by edge providers." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Frank D. Lucas, R-Okla., Robert J. Wittman, R-Va., Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Stephanie  more

Rep. Nadler Introduces Bill on Crime Victims Fund
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1652) to "deposit certain funds into the Crime Victims Fund, to waive matching requirements." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, Tim Ryan, D-  more

Rep. Norcross Introduces Bill on Grants to Provide Identification Kits for Missing Children
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1764) to "authorize the Attorney General to make grants to State attorneys general to provide identification kits for missing children." The bill was introduced on March 10 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Donald W. Norcross, 2427 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6501; or in distri  more

Rep. Pallone Introduces Bill to Rebuild, Modernize Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1848) to "rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to expand access to broadband and Next Generation 9-1-1, rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, modernize the electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, redevelop brownfields, strengthen health care infrastructure, create jobs, and protect public health and the environment." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 31 co-sponsors. Co-s  more

Rep. Payne Introduces Bill on Coverage for FDA-Approved Colorectal Cancer Screening Blood-Based Tests
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1655) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide coverage under the Medicare program for FDA-approved qualifying colorectal cancer screening blood-based tests, to increase participation in colorectal cancer screening in under-screened communities of color, to offset the COVID-19 pandemic driven declines in colorectal cancer screening." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has 47 co-spon  more

Rep. Perry Introduces Bill to Furnish Stellate Ganglion Block to Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1656) to "direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to furnish stellate ganglion block to veterans and members of the Armed Forces with post-traumatic stress disorder." The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., Van Taylor, R-Texas, Dan Bishop, R-N.C., and Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C. It was jointly referred to the House A  more

Rep. Perry Introduces Bill to Repeal Section 115 of Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1705) to "repeal section 115 of the Clean Air Act." The bill was introduced on March 9 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Mo Brooks, R-Ala., and Mike Kelly, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Scott Perry, 2160 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5836; or in district offices at 730 N. Front S  more

Rep. Quigley Introduces Bill on Reports on Attempt to Acquire Firearm By Prohibited Persons
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1769) to "provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons   more

Rep. Ryan Introduces Bill to Amend Passport Act of 1920
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1772) to amend the Passport Act of 1920 "to exempt from the collection of certain passport fees an individual who was awarded the Purple Heart." The bill was introduced on March 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Cheri Bustos, D-Ill. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. T  more

Rep. Schakowsky Introduces Bill to Authorize Use of Funds for Reproductive Health Care Services
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1670) to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 "to authorize the use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services." The bill was introduced on March 9 and has 140 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore.,  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Encourage Renewal of Permit to Carry Concealed Firearm Through Mail
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1858) to "encourage States to permit members of the Armed Forces who are outside of the State under orders to renew a permit to carry a concealed firearm through the mail." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Tom Rice, R-S.C., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Doug L  more

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill to Repeal Estate, Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1712) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes." The bill was introduced on March 9 and has 121 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Van Taylor, R-Texas, Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., Jeff Duncan, R-S  more

Rep. Smucker Introduces Bill to Require Study, Report on Adoption Outcomes
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1713) to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment and Adoption Reform Act of 1978 "to require a study and report on adoption outcomes and the factors affecting those outcomes." The bill was introduced on March 9 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Lloyd Smucker, 302 Cannon House Office Building, Washin  more

Rep. Stivers Introduces Bill on Responsible Health Savings
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1860) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide the opportunity for responsible health savings to all American families." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Rick Allen, R-Ga., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Rodney Davis, R-Ill., Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Glenn R. Grothma  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill to Amend Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1861) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act "to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk." The bill was introduced on March 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, 400 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20  more

Rep. Tonko Introduces Bill on Research on Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1716) to "direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, to conduct or support research on the mental health consequences of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or COVID-19." The bill was introduced on March 9. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Paul Tonko, 2369   more

Rep. Torres Introduces Bill on Collection of LGBTQ-Owned Small Business Loan Data
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1659) to amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act "to require the collection of small business loan data related to LGBTQ-owned businesses." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has 36 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Anna G. Eshoo,  more

Rep. Veasey Introduces Bill to Authorize National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to Establish Commemorative Work in D.C.
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1664) to "authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Blake D. Moore, R-Utah, Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Daniel Crenshaw, R-Texas, John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Josh Harder, D-Calif., Darren Soto, D-Fl  more

Rep. Wild Introduces Bill to Address Behavioral Health Among Health Care Professionals
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1667) to "address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David B. McKinley, R-W.Va., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Fred Upton, R-Mich., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Morgan Griffith, R-Va., Haley Stevens, D-Mich., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Wil  more

Rep. Wild Introduces Bill to Report Child Sexual Abuse
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1865) to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act "to provide for grants in support of training and education to teachers and other school employees, students, and the community about how to prevent, recognize, respond to, and report child sexual abuse among primary and secondary school students." The bill was introduced on March 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Haley Stevens,   more

Rep. Wild Introduces Bill to Require Study on State Mandatory Reporting Laws
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1666) to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act "to require a study and report on State mandatory reporting laws." The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Susan Wild, 1027 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6411; or in district offices at 84  more

Sen. Baldwin Introduces Bill to Protect Rights of Passengers With Disabilities in Air Transportation
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (S. 642) to "protect the rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation." The bill was introduced on March 9 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., and Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H. The legislation was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Com  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill to Temporarily Suspend Increased Line Speeds at Poultry Establishments
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 713) to "direct the Secretary of Agriculture to temporarily suspend increased line speeds at meat and poultry establishments." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Kirst  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Bill to Increase Maximum Age for Children Eligible for Medical Care
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 727) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to increase the maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) program." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill.,   more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill on Opioid Recovery, Treatment
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 712) to "amend the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act to provide for immediate eligibility for former foster youth under Medicaid." The bill was introduced on March 11. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/22  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Ensure Health Insurance Coverage Continuity
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 709) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act "to ensure health insurance coverage continuity for former foster youth." The bill was introduced on March 11. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6324; or in state at 200 N. 3rd St., Ste. 14-A, Harrisburg, PA 17101; 717/231-7540; 2000 Ma  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Establish National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies & Kinship Families
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 639) to "establish a National Technical Assistance Center on Grandfamilies and Kinship Families." The bill was introduced on March 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; 202/224-6324; or in state at 200 N. 3rd St., Ste. 14-A, Harrisburg, PA 17101; 717/231-7540; 2000  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Increase Work Opportunity Credit for Vocational Rehabilitation Referrals
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 630) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to include individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits under the work opportunity credit, increase the work opportunity credit for vocational rehabilitation referrals, qualified SSI recipients, and qualified SSDI recipients, expand the disabled access credit, and enhance the deduction for expenditures to remove architectural and transportat  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Reduce Child Poverty
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 643) to "reduce child poverty in the U.S." The bill was introduced on March 9 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6324; or in state at 200 N. 3rd St., Ste. 14-A, Harrisburg, PA 17101; 717/231-7540; 2000 Market  more

Sen. Coons Introduces Bill on Instant Criminal Background Check System
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 675) to "provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited person  more

Sen. Feinstein Introduces Bill to Regulate Assault Weapons
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 736) to "regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Sherro  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill to Meet Increasing Demand in Community Needs Caused By Coronavirus
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 740) to "help charitable nonprofit organizations provide services to meet the increasing demand in community needs caused by the coronavirus pandemic, preserve and create jobs in the nonprofit sector, reduce unemployment, and promote economic recovery." The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Christoph  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Support Public Health Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 674) to "support public health infrastructure." The bill was introduced on March 10 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Tammy Duckworth,   more

Sen. Wicker Introduces Bill on Natural Gas, Crude Oil Exports
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has introduced legislation (S. 707) to "require a certain percentage of natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on U.S.-built and U.S.-flag vessels." The bill was introduced on March 11 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Roger Wicker, 555 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6253; or in st  more