WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3587) to "prescribe procedures for effective consultation and coordination by Federal agencies with federally recognized Tribal Governments regarding Federal Government actions that impact Tribal lands and interests to ensure that meaningful Tribal input is an integral part of the Federal decision-making process." The bill was introduced on May 28 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Teresa Le  more

WASHINGTON, May 31 -- Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3603) to "award a Congressional Gold Medal to the troops from the U.S. and the Philippines who defended Bataan and Corregidor, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service during World War II." The bill was introduced on May 28 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Peter Meijer, R-Mich., Mike Thompson, D-Calif., Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Don Bacon, R-Neb., He  more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3641) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to provide student loan deferment for dislocated military spouses." The bill was introduced on May 28 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Donald W. Norcross, D-N.J., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Yvette Herrell, R-N.M., Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Stephanie I.   more

WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3642) to "award a Congressional gold medal to the 369th Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Harlem Hellfighters, in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service during World War I." The bill was introduced on May 28 and has 298 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin All  more