WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9615) to "prohibit certain discrimination against athletes on the basis of sex by intercollegiate athletic associations." The bill was introduced on Dec. 20 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Lori Trahan, D-Mass., and Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Alma S. Adams, 2436 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-1510; or  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9536) to "extend Federal recognition to the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe of North Carolina." The bill was introduced on Dec. 14. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. G.K. Butterfield, 2080 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3101; or in district offices at 2741 Campus Walk Ave., Bldg. 400, Ste. 300, Durham, NC 27705; 919/908-0164; 216 N.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9584) to "improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system." The bill was introduced on Dec. 15 and was co-sponsored by Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Energy and Commerce committees. For more information, Rep. Richard Hudson, 2112 Rayb  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9554) to "prohibit the use of Federal funds to negotiate or contribute to international agreements that provide for loss and damage funds as a result of climate change." The bill was introduced on Dec. 14 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Tom McClintock, R-Calif., David Rouzer, R-N.C., Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, Mike Bost, R-Ill  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9589) to "ensure the successful development of the electronic Income Verification Express Service of the Internal Revenue Service by amending the Taxpayer First Act to clarify that taxpayer identity verification is the responsibility of users of the system rather than the taxpayer." The bill was introduced on Dec. 15 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Ways and   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9556) to "promote innovation in financial services." The bill was introduced on Dec. 14. It was jointly referred to the House Financial Services and Agriculture committees. For more information, Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, 2004 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2576; or in district offices at 128 W. Main Ave., Gastonia, NC 28052; 704/833-0096; 1990 Main Ave. S.E., Hickory, NC 28603  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 9557) to "prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using Federal funds to allow individuals who are not citizens of the U.S. to vote in any election." The bill was introduced on Dec. 14 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., Ann Wagner, R-Mo., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Pete Sessions, R-Texas, Bob Good, R-Va., Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., Brian Babin, R-Texas  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9566) to "provide grants to States to support State efforts to increase teacher salaries." The bill was introduced on Dec. 14 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass. The legislation was  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 5271) to "establish the American Worker Retirement Plan, improve the financial security of working Americans by facilitating the accumulation of wealth." The bill was introduced on Dec. 15 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. John W. Hickenlooper, B-85 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510; 202/224-5941;   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 5300) to "provide greater transparency with respect to the financial regulatory agencies." The bill was introduced on Dec. 19 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyo., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Patrick Toomey, 248 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4254; or in state at 1  more