WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8971) to "establish a National Council on African American History and Culture within the National Endowment for the Humanities." The bill was introduced on Sept. 22 and has 36 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Anthon  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 8978) to "award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Red Cross Supplemental Recreational Activities Overseas (SRAO) program, also known as the Donut Dollies, who served honorably during the Vietnam conflict." The bill was introduced on Sept. 22. It was jointly referred to the House Financial Services and Administration committees. For more information, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, 1414 Longworth House Office   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (S. 4944) to "provide for the operation and establishment of, and procurement of supplies for, firewood banks." The bill was introduced on Sept. 22 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Richard Burr, 217 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3154; or in state a  more