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Bill Introductions Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday April 25, 2021 ( 46 items )  

Rep. Blumenauer Introduces Bill on Hazardous Substance Superfund
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2674) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for the use of funds in the Hazardous Substance Superfund for the purposes for which they were collected, to ensure adequate resources for the cleanup of hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980." The bill was introduced on April 20 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps.   more

Rep. Blumenauer Introduces Bill on Landlocked Releases of Petroleum
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2673) to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 "to include certain landlocked releases of petroleum." The bill was introduced on April 20 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash  more

Rep. Brownley Introduces Bill on Eligibility to Receive Public Safety Officers Death Benefits
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2616) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 "to provide for the eligibility of Transportation Security Administration employees to receive public safety officers death benefits." The bill was introduced on April 16 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Bill Foster, D-Ill., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif  more

Rep. Cardenas Introduces Bill to Amend Federal Trade Commission Act
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act "to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission." The bill was introduced on April 20 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Kathy C  more

Rep. Castro Introduces Bill on Lawful Permanent Resident Status
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 2766) to "grant lawful permanent resident status to certain eligible persons who were separated from immediate family members by the Department of Homeland Security." The bill was introduced on April 22 and has47 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., James McGovern, D-Mass., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jared Huffman,  more

Rep. Connolly Introduces Bill to Amend Taiwan Allies International Protection & Enhancement Initiative Act of 2019
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2646) to amend the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 "to provide that the U.S., as a member of any international organizations, should oppose any attempts by the People's Republic of China to resolve Taiwan's status by distorting the decisions, language, policies, or procedures of the organization." The bill was introduced on April 19 and has six co-spons  more

Rep. DeFazio Introduces Bill on Aviation System Enhancements
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2770) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, "to provide for aviation system enhancements during public health emergencies." The bill was introduced on April 22 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, Kaiali'i Kahele, D-Hawaii  more

Rep. Gottheimer Introduces Bill to Restore Amount of Orphan Drug Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2623) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to restore the amount of the orphan drug tax credit." The bill was introduced on April 16 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees. For more information, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, 203 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4465; or in district offic  more

Rep. Hagedorn Introduces Bill on Non-Degree Technical Training Certificate Programs
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jim Hagedorn, R-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2691) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to permit 529 plans to be used for certain non-degree technical training certificate programs and apprenticeship programs." The bill was introduced on April 20 and has 22 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio, Tom Cole, R-Okla., Jason Smith, R-Mo., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Ann Wagner, R-  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces Bill on Coverage for Services Furnished By Doctors of Chiropractic
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2654) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide Medicare coverage for all physicians' services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license." The bill was introduced on April 19 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jason Smith, R-Mo., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., John B. Larson, D-Conn., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Cindy Axne, D-Iow  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces Bill to Immediately Resume Construction of Border Wall System
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2729) to "immediately resume construction of the border wall system along the international border between the U.S. and Mexico to secure the border, enforce the rule of law, and expend appropriated funds as mandated by Congress." The bill was introduced on April 21 and has 52 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John Katko, R-N.Y., Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Mike Rogers, R-Ala., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Jeff Van Drew  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Bill to Ensure College for All
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2730) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to ensure College for All." The bill was introduced on April 21 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Mark  more

Rep. Khanna Introduces Bill to Establish Directorate for Technology & Innovation in NSF
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2731) to "establish a new Directorate for Technology and Innovation in the National Science Foundation, to establish a regional technology hub program, to require a strategy and report on economic security, science, research, innovation, manufacturing, and job creation, to establish a critical supply chain resiliency program." The bill was introduced on April 21 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps.   more

Rep. Maloney Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Highlands Conservation Act
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2793) to "reauthorize the Highlands Conservation Act, to authorize States to use funds from that Act for administrative purposes." The bill was introduced on April 22 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Mondaire Jones, D-N.Y., Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., J  more

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Bill to Establish Civilian Climate Corps
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2670) to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 "to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy." The bill was introduced on April 20 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Mondaire Jones, D-N.Y., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Mark Pocan  more

Rep. Pallone Introduces Bill to Extend Financing of Superfund
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2703) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to extend the financing of the Superfund." The bill was introduced on April 20 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., and Donald A. McEachin, D-Va. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., 2107 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4  more

Rep. Pappas Introduces Bill to Extend Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2630) to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act "to extend until September 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances." The bill was introduced on April 16 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Judiciary committees. For more information, Rep. Chris Pappas, 319 C  more

Rep. Pappas Introduces Bill to Prohibit Gay, Trans Panic Defenses
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2629) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, "to prohibit gay and trans panic defenses." The bill was introduced on April 16 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Eleano  more

Rep. Payne Introduces Bill on Coverage of Peripheral Artery Disease Screening Tests
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2631) to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act "to provide for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests furnished to at-risk beneficiaries under the Medicare and Medicaid programs without the imposition of cost-sharing requirements, to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual healt  more

Rep. Payne Introduces Bill on Hazardous Duty Pay
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2744) to "provide hazardous duty pay for Federal employees who may be exposed to COVID-19." The bill was introduced on April 21 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Marie Newman, D-Ill., and Andre Carson, D-Ind., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C. For more information, Rep. Donald  more

Rep. Payne Introduces Bill to Amend Homeland Security Act of 2002
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2743) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 "to establish a process to review applications for certain grants to purchase equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable national voluntary consensus standards." The bill was introduced on April 21 and was co-sponsored by Del. Michael San Nicolas, D-Guam. It was referred to the House Homeland Security Committee. For more information, Re  more

Rep. Speier Introduces Bill on Armed Forces Access to Contraception
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2709) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to ensure that members of the Armed Forces and their families have access to the contraception they need in order to promote the health and readiness of all members of the Armed Forces." The bill was introduced on April 20 and has 104 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Jake Auchincloss, D-M  more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces Bill on Broadband Internet Access Service Providers
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2667) to amend the Communications Act of 1934 "to prohibit providers of broadband internet access service from charging consumers above certain amounts for certain equipment." The bill was introduced on April 19. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, 2447 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6572; or in district office at 5  more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces Bill on Deployment of Broadband Service
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2665) to "direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants to States for the deployment of broadband service in underserved areas by small business broadband providers." The bill was introduced on April 19. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, 2447 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6572  more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces Bill to Amend Communications Act of 1934
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2666) to amend the Communications Act of 1934 "to prohibit providers of broadband internet access service from increasing rates or enforcing data caps or allowances during an emergency or major disaster." The bill was introduced on April 19. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, 2447 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-657  more

Rep. Wasserman Schultz Introduces Bill on Purchase of Ammunition
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2715) to "prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers." The bill was introduced on April 20 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Bill Pascrell Jr  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Install Automatic Sprinkler Systems In Public Housing
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 2638) to "establish a grant program to provide amounts to public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in public housing." The bill was introduced on April 16 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Cori Bush, D-Mo., Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., and Andre Car  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Repeal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 1338) to "repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings." The bill was introduced on April 22 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Diann  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill om Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 1336) to "discontinue a Federal program that authorizes State and local law enforcement officers to investigate, apprehend, and detain aliens in accordance with a written agreement with the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and to clarify that immigration enforcement is solely a function of the Federal Government." The bill was introduced on April 22 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz, D-  more

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill to Promote Equity in Advanced Programs at Elementary, Secondary Schools
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 1305) to "promote equity in advanced coursework and programs at elementary and secondary schools." The bill was introduced on April 22 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Cory Booker, 717 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/2  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Bill to Repeal Pension Offset, Windfall Elimination Provisions
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 1302) to amend title II of the Social Security Act "to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions." The bill was introduced on April 22 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Bill Cassidy, R-La., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Robert Ca  more

Sen. Cantwell Introduces Bill on Coverage of Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 1315) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide for coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items under the Medicare program." The bill was introduced on April 22 and has 53 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Todd Young, R-Ind., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Kyrsten Sinema,  more

Sen. Cardin Introduces Bill to Assist Development of Minority Business Enterprises
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., has introduced legislation (S. 1255) to "require the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce to promote and administer programs in the public and private sectors to assist the development of minority business enterprises, to ensure that such Agency has the necessary supporting resources, particularly during economic downturns." The bill was introduced on April 20 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Mar  more

Sen. Cardin Introduces Bill to Expand Availability of Employee Stock Ownership Plans
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., has introduced legislation (S. 1300) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Small Business Act "to expand the availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations." The bill was introduced on April 22 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Steve Daines, R-Mont., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Rober  more

Sen. Casey Introduces Bill to Improve Child, Adult Care Food Program
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 1270) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act "to improve the child and adult care food program." The bill was introduced on April 21 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Tamm  more

Sen. Duckworth Introduces Bill to Carry Out Programs Related to Environmental Justice
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 1347) to "require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to carry out certain programs relating to environmental justice." The bill was introduced on April 22 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Thomas R. Carper, D-Del. It was referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. For more information, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, 524 Hart Senate Office Buildin  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Bill to Establish Civilian Climate Corps
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1244) to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 "to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy." The bill was introduced on April 20 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. It was referred to the Senate Finance Comm  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Bill to Restore Leadership on Climate Change, Clean Energy
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 1201) to "restore the U.S. international leadership on climate change and clean energy." The bill was introduced on April 19 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Chris Van Hollen  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Promote Child Care, Early Learning
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 1360) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 and the Head Start Act "to promote child care and early learning." The bill was introduced on April 22 and has 32 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown,   more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Bill to Provide Federal Pell Grant Eligibility to Students
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 1263) to "establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students." The bill was introduced on April 21 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown,   more

Sen. Shaheen Introduces Bill on Armed Forces Access to Contraception
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., has introduced legislation (S. 1238) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to ensure that members of the Armed Forces and their families have access to the contraception they need in order to promote the health and readiness of all members of the Armed Forces." The bill was introduced on April 20 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ar  more

Sen. Warren Introduces Bill to Honor U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1220) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to recognize and honor the service of individuals who served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II." The bill was introduced on April 19 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Jon Tester, D-Mont., John Hoeven, R-N.D., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Richard  more

Sen. Warren Introduces Bill to Require Disclosures Related to Climate Change
WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1217) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 "to require certain disclosures relating to climate change." The bill was introduced on April 19 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Kirsten   more

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Bill to Designate National Forest System Land as Wilderness
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (S. 1276) to "designate certain National Forest System land and certain public land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior in the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors." The bill was introduced on April 21 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J.,  more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill on Tax Incentives for Increased Investment in Clean Energy
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 1298) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide tax incentives for increased investment in clean energy." The bill was introduced on April 22 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Cat  more

Sen. Wyden Introduces Bill to Address Communications in Possession of Intermediary Internet Service Providers
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 1265) to amend section 2702 of title 18, U.S. Code, "to prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from obtaining subscriber or customer records in exchange for anything of value, to address communications and records in the possession of intermediary internet service providers." The bill was introduced on April 21 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Mik  more