WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on April 29, 2021, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by Michael H. Cecire, intergovernmental relations and economic development policy analyst: This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of seven federal regional commissions and authorities: the Appalachian Regional Commission; the Delta Regiona  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the text of the following transcript on April 30, 2021: * * * Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III AS DELIVERED Thank you, General Milley, and good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Aloha! It is a privilege to be here as we honor the leadership and the distinguished career of Admiral Philip Davidson--and to welcome Admiral Chris Aquilino as he takes the helm of Indo-Pacific Command. First and foremost, I'd like to thank Admiral   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The House Education and Labor Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 117-13) on the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 7), which aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex. The report was advanced by Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, on April 5, 2021. Excerpts of the report follow (with changes to the law omitted, and available at https://www.congress.gov/congressiona  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation issued the following testimony by magniX CEO Roei Ganzarski as part of a hybrid hearing entitled "The Leading Edge: Innovation in U.S. Aerospace" on April 27, 2021: * * * My name is Roei Ganzarski and I am the CEO of magniX. magniX, headquartered in Everett, WA, designs and manufactures all-electric propulsion systems for commercially focused aircraft. I am also the executive chairman of Eviation. Hea  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1407) to "enhance the early warning reporting requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2742; or in state at 975 President   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1404) to "award a Congressional Gold Medal to the 23d Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133d Signal Service Company in recognition of their unique and distinguished service as a Ghost Army that conducted deception operations in Europe during World War II." The bill was introduced on April 28 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Angus S. King Jr  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1418) to "provide for a coordinated Federal research initiative to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen S  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1416) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, "to require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a motor vehicle recall assistance program." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Bui  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1413) to "require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule revising motor vehicle seat back safety standards." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2742  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1405) to "authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to significant actions that exacerbate climate change, to reinforce comprehensive efforts to limit global average temperature rise." The bill was introduced on April 28. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510;   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1406) to "direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct research regarding and require the use of driver monitoring systems to minimize or eliminate motor vehicle driver distraction." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, S  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1408) to "posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher Stevens, and Sean Smith, in recognition of their contributions to the Nation." The bill was introduced on April 28 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Elizab  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1414) to "provide for the establishment of clean technology consortia to enhance the economic, environmental, and energy security of the U.S. by promoting domestic development, manufacture, and deployment of clean technologies." The bill was introduced on April 28. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Of  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1415) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act "to reinstate the ban on the export of crude oil and natural gas produced in the U.S." The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1367) to "require a report on foreign investment in the pharmaceutical industry of the U.S." The bill was introduced on April 26 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4543; or in state at 2400 President John F. Kenn  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1365) to "direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band." The bill was introduced on April 26 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Bernie Sanders, I-V  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1398) to "establish universal child care and early learning programs." The bill was introduced on April 27 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 2  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1368) to "make housing more affordable." The bill was introduced on April 26 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4543; or in state  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1366) to "secure the supply of drugs in the U.S." The bill was introduced on April 26 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, 309 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4543; or in state at 2400 President John F. Kennedy Federal Bldg., 15 New Sudbury St., B  more