WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8839) to "amend the Controlled Substances Act to prohibit manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled substances for minors." The bill was introduced on Sept. 15 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., Jake LaTurner, R-Kan., Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Dan Meuser, R-Pa., Clay Higgins, R-La., Rick Allen, R-Ga.,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8913) to "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small businesses." The bill was introduced on Sept. 20 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, Jim Banks, R-Ind., Scott Perry, R-Pa., and David Joyce, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Vern  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., has introduced the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act (H.R. 8876) "to reauthorize the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program." The bill was introduced on Sept. 19 and has 50 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Brett Guthrie, R-Ky  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8909) to "establish a process for separating joint consolidation loans to ensure timely relief for borrowers." The bill was introduced on Sept. 20 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Diana Harshbarger, R-Tenn., Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., Joseph Sempolinski, R-N.Y., Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., Ben Cline, R-Va., Mike Bost, R-Ill., Gre  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Ind., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8887) to "direct the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to establish an occupational research program on mental health." The bill was introduced on Sept. 19. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, 1607 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2461; or in district office at 7895 Broadway, Ste. A, Merrillvil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8862) to "invest in real pro-life policies that support the American family." The bill was introduced on Sept. 15 and has 28 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Katie Porter, D-Calif., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Ann Ki  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8890) to "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish exceptions for certain physician wellness programs." The bill was introduced on Sept. 19 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., and Gregory F. Murphy, R-N.C. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Raul Ruiz, 2342 Rayburn House Office Bu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8926) to "require an Inspector General report on domestic violent extremism against pregnancy centers." The bill was introduced on Sept. 20 and has 28 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, Jim Banks, R-Ind., Andy Harris, R-Md., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Bob Good, R-Va., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Michae  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8872) to "amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to double the Pell Grant award amount, improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, and reduce interest rates." The bill was introduced on Sept. 15 and has 31 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Danny K.  more