WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the "Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act" on Feb. 23, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 14. H.R. 7450. A bill to prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Financial Services. The bill is cosponsored by R  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. David G. Valadao, R-Calif., introduced the "Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act" on Feb. 13, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 5. H.R. 7342. A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Rep. Morgan McGarvey, D-Ky. * * * SECTION 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the "Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2024  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., introduced the "Flowers for Fallen Heroes Act" on Feb. 14, 2024. The text of the bill was released on March 13. H.R. 7361. A bill to establish a flower ordering program for gravesites under the purview of the American Battle Monuments Commission; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., David G. Valadao, R-Calif., Don Davis, D-N.C., Michael Waltz, R-Fla., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Tren  more