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Bill Introductions Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Sunday March 21, 2021 ( 46 items )  

Rep. Banks Introduces Bill to Amend Section 230 of Communications Act of 1934
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2000) to amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 "to clarify that such section does not prevent a provider or user of an interactive computer service from being treated as the distributor of information provided by another information content provider." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Thomas Tiffany, R-Wis., Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Andy Barr, R-K  more

Rep. Biggs Introduces Bill to Close Loopholes in Immigration Laws
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1901) to "close loopholes in the immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter the U.S. unlawfully." The bill was introduced on March 16 and has 22 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Yvette Herrell, R-N.M., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Jody Hice, R-Ga., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Chip Roy, R-Tex  more

Rep. Bishop Introduces Bill to Eliminate Use of Official Time By Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1902) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees." The bill was introduced on March 16 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Burgess Owens, R-Utah, Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Tracey Mann, R-Kan., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, Tom McClintock, R-Cali  more

Rep. Bishop Introduces Bill to Offset Reductions in State, Territory Tax Revenue
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2002) to amend the Social Security Act "to remove the restriction on the use of funds under the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to offset reductions in State or territory tax revenues." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 33 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, Daniel Webster, R-Fla., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Lauren Boebert, R  more

Rep. Blunt Rochester Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1956) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 "to expand and expedite access to cardiac rehabilitation programs and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program." The bill was introduced on March 17 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Peter Welch, D-Vt. It was jointly referre  more

Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill Enact Executive Orders Related to Immigration, Border Security Into Law
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2003) to "enact into law certain executive orders related to immigration and border security." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, Brian Babin, R-Texas, Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Matthew M. Rosendale, R-Mont., Barry Moore, R-Ala., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and Scott Perry, R-Pa. The l  more

Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill on Executive Actions Related to Immigration
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2004) to "provide that no Federal funds may be used to enforce certain executive actions related to immigration." The bill was introduced on March 18. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary; Foreign Affairs; Armed Services; Energy and Commerce; Ways and Means; and Homeland Security committees and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. For more information, Rep. Lauren Boebert, 1609 Longwort  more

Rep. Boyle Introduces Bill to Allow Sponsor of Drug to Use Non-Animal Test
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1905) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act "to allow the sponsor of a drug to use a non-animal test as an alternative to an animal test for purposes of demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a drug if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations." The bill was introduced on March 16 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Brian Fitzpatrick,   more

Rep. Cartwright Introduces Bill on Delivery of Special Education to Students With Visual Disabilities
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1959) to "promote and ensure delivery of high-quality special education and related services to students with visual disabilities or who are deaf or hard of hearing or deaf-blind through instructional methodologies meeting their unique learning needs, to enhance accountability for the provision of such services." The bill was introduced on March 17 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David B.   more

Rep. Castro Introduces Bill on Adjustment of Status of Essential Workers
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1909) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to provide for the adjustment of status of essential workers." The bill was introduced on March 16 and has 52 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Filemon Vela, D-Texas, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, James McGovern, D-Mass., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Grace F. N  more

Rep. DeFazio Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Water Pollution Control Programs
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1915) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to "reauthorize certain water pollution control programs." The bill was introduced on March 16 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, 2134 Rayburn Office Building, Washington, DC 20515;  more

Rep. Eshoo Introduces Bill on Health Insurance Benefits on Treatment of Congenital Anomaly
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1916) to "provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services related to the diagnosis and treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect." The bill was introduced on March 16 and has 133 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Donald A. McEachin, D-Va., Elaine Luria, D-Va., Greg Stant  more

Rep. Garamendi Introduces Bill on Refinancing, Recalculation of Federal Student Loans
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1918) to "provide for the refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans." The bill was introduced on March 16 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Albio Sires, D-N.J., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Josh Harder, D-Calif., Angie   more

Rep. Gomez Introduces Bill on Eligibility to Participate in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1919) to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 "to treat attendance at an institution of higher education the same as work for the purpose of determining eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program." The bill was introduced on March 16 and has 60 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Josh Harder, D-Calif., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass., Nanette D. Barraga  more

Rep. Houlahan Introduces Bill to Authorize Pilot Program for Dyslexia Screening
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2023) to "authorize a pilot program for dyslexia screening and early literacy intervention using evidence-based services for students suspected of having an early reading deficiency or dyslexia." The bill was introduced on March 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Larry Bucshon, R-Ind. It was referred to the House Education and Labo  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Bill to Establish Improved Medicare for All National Health Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1976) to "establish an improved Medicare for All national health insurance program." The bill was introduced on March 17 and has 112 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Sal  more

Rep. Jeffries Introduces Bill to Assist in Conservation of Highly Endangered Amphibian Species
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2026) to "assist in the conservation of highly endangered amphibian species in foreign countries." The bill was introduced on March 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Jared Huffman, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, 2433 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5  more

Rep. Kildee Introduces Bill on Institutions of Higher Education That Offer Services for Foster Youth
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep.Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2028) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to authorize a program to recognize institutions of higher education that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Andrew R. Garbarino, R-N.Y., Alcee L. Hastin  more

Rep. Kim Introduces Bill on Grants to Establish American Health Benefit Exchanges
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1896) to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act "to provide for additional grants for States to conduct activities related to establishing American Health Benefit Exchanges." The bill was introduced on March 16 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Andrew Kim, 2444 Rayburn House Office B  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Services
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2035) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Paul Tonko,   more

Rep. Levin Introduces Bill to Establish Green Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2038) to "establish a green transportation infrastructure grant program." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.,   more

Rep. Luetkemeyer Introduces Bill on Fentanyl-Related Substances
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2041) to amend the Controlled Substances Act "to list fentanyl-related substances as schedule I controlled substances." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Billy Long, R-Mo., Jason Smith, R-Mo., Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., Sam Graves, R-Mo., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Brian Babin, R-Texas, Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Rick Allen, R-Ga., Rodney Davi  more

Rep. McCaul Introduces Bill on Assistance to Enhance Representation of U.S. Leadership
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1934) to "direct the Federal Government to provide assistance and technical expertise to enhance the representation and leadership of the United States at international standards-setting bodies that set standards for equipment, systems, software, and virtually-defined networks that support 5th and future generations mobile telecommunications systems and infrastructure." The bill was introduced on March 16   more

Rep. McMorris Rodger Introduces Bill on Reauthorizing Schedule for Unauthorized Federal Programs
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2056) to "provide for a reauthorizing schedule for unauthorized Federal programs." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 25 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Rick Allen, R-Ga., A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., John Joyce, R-Pa., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Ted Budd, R-N.C., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., Scott Perry, R-P  more

Rep. Panetta Introduces Bill to Promote Reforestation
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2049) to amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 "to promote reforestation following unplanned events on Federal land." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., M  more

Rep. Pascrell Introduces Bill to Modernize Federal Nursing Home Protections
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1985) to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act "to modernize Federal nursing home protections and to enhance care quality and transparency for nursing home residents and their families." The bill was introduced on March 17 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., and David B. McKinley, R-W.Va. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Energy and  more

Rep. Perlmutter Introduces Bill on Financial Institutions That Provide Financial Services to Cannabis-Related Legitimate Businesses
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1996) to "create protections for financial institutions that provide financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers for such businesses." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 109 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., David Joyce, R-Ohio, J. Luis  more

Rep. Porter Introduces Bill to Provide for Health Coverage of Newborns
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2054) to amend the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for certain health coverage of newborns." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., John Katko, R-N.Y., David Trone, D-Md., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Joseph D. Morelle, D-  more

Rep. Ryan Introduces Bill to Establish Steel Valley National Heritage Area
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 2058) to "establish the Steel Valley National Heritage Area in the States of Pennsylvania and Ohio." The bill was introduced on March 18 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Tim Ryan, 1126 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5261; or in district offices at 1  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Bill to Clarify Appropriate Standards for Employment Discrimination Claims
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2062) to amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 and other laws "to clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment discrimination and retaliation claims." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., John Katko, R-N.Y., Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, Marie Newman,   more

Rep. Steil Introduces Bill to Prohibit Incarcerated Individuals From Receiving Recovery Rebates
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1953) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to prohibit incarcerated individuals from receiving 2021 recovery rebates." The bill was introduced on March 17 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Scott Perry, R-Pa., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., and Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Bryan Steil, 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 2  more

Rep. Takano Introduces Bill on Collective Bargaining of Employees in Veterans Health Administration
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1948) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration." The bill was introduced on March 16 and has 71 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Judy Chu, D-Calif., E  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill to Protect Beneficiaries With Limb Loss
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1990) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to protect beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions by providing access to appropriate, safe, effective, patient-centered orthotic and prosthetic care, to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse with respect to orthotics and prosthetics." The bill was introduced on March 17 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., Glenn W. Thompson,   more

Rep. Velazquez Introduces Bill to Recognize Right of People of Puerto Rico to Call Status Convention
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2070) to "recognize the right of the People of Puerto Rico to call a status convention through which the people would exercise their natural right to self-determination, and to establish a mechanism for congressional consideration of such decision." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 73 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Robert C. Scot  more

Rep. Walorski Introduces Bill to Review Laws on Illegal Passing of Schoolbuses
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1994) to "require the Secretary of Transportation to review laws relating to the illegal passing of schoolbuses, execute a public safety messaging campaign related to illegal passing of schoolbuses." The bill was introduced on March 17 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Jim Baird, R-Ind., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., Brian Fitz  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Protect More Victims of Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 763) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms." The bill was introduced on March 16 and has 22 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Tina S  more

Sen. Blunt Introduces Bill to Provide Mental Health Screenings to Children Upon Entry Into Foster Care
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (S. 836) to amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act "to ensure that mental health screenings and assessments are provided to children and youth upon entry into foster care." The bill was introduced on March 18 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., John Boozman, R-Ark., and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Roy Blu  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Amend Child Nutrition Act of 1966
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 853) to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 "to increase the age of eligibility for children to receive benefits under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children." The bill was introduced on March 18 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine. It was referred to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr.,  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Modernize Federal Nursing Home Protections
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 782) to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act "to modernize Federal nursing home protections and to enhance care quality and transparency for nursing home residents and their families." The bill was introduced on March 16 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Buil  more

Sen. Cassidy Introduces Bill to Require Disclosure of Hazing-Related Misconduct
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., has introduced legislation (S. 775) to "require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing-related misconduct." The bill was introduced on March 16 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Bill Cassidy, 520 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5824; or in state at 5555 Hilton Ave., Ste. 100, Baton  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill to Require Institutions of Higher Education to Disclose Hazing Incidents
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 744) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing incidents." The bill was introduced on March 15 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, 425 Dirksen Senate Office Build  more

Sen. Merkley Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Ballot Box
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 1) to "expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy." The bill was introduced on March 17 and has 48 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Patrick J. Leahy,   more

Sen. Murphy Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Highlands Conservation Act
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 753) to "reauthorize the Highlands Conservation Act, to authorize States to use funds from that Act for administrative purposes." The bill was introduced on March 16 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, 136 H  more

Sen. Tester Introduces Bill to Expand List of Diseases Associated With Exposure to Herbicide Agents
WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has introduced legislation (S. 810) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to expand the list of diseases associated with exposure to certain herbicide agents for which there is a presumption of service connection for veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam to include hypertension." The bill was introduced on March 17 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Catherine C  more

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill on Waivers for State Innovation Under Obamacare
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 779) to "provide that certain rules and guidance related to waivers for State innovation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall have no force or effect." The bill was introduced on March 16 and has 29 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Gary Peters, D-Mich., Jack   more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill to Provide Community-Based Mobile Crisis Intervention Services
WASHINGTON, March 17 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 764) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act "to encourage State Medicaid programs to provide community-based mobile crisis intervention services." The bill was introduced on March 16 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Bernie Sanders, I  more