WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., introduced the "Support Through Loss Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6103. A bill to allow Americans to receive paid leave time to process and address their own health needs and the health needs of their partners during the period following a pregnancy loss, an unsuccessful round of intrauterine insemination or of an assisted reproductive technology procedure, a failed adoption arrangement, a failed   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the "No Toxics in Food Packaging Act" on Oct. 26, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 20. H.R. 6105. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain substances to be unsafe for use as food contact substances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Nydia M. Velaz  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., introduced the "Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act" on Oct. 24, 2023. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 12. S. 3109. A bill to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Commissioner of Social Security to review and simplify the processes, procedures, forms, and communications for family caregivers to assist individuals in establishing eligibility for, enrolling in, and maintaining and uti  more