WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., has introduced the DEA Enforcement and Authority Act (H.R. 6702) to "clarify the congressional intent behind the requirements relating to immediate suspension orders and corrective action plans under the Controlled Substances Act that were added by the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016." The bill was introduced on Sept. 5 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. It was jointly referred to the House  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6718) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide that health insurance coverage statements are required to be provided to individuals only upon request." The bill was introduced on Sept. 6 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., and Diane Black, R-Tenn. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Mike Kelly, 1707 Longworth House Office Building, Washi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6697) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, relating to sentencing of armed career criminals. The bill was introduced on Sept. 4. It was referred to the House Judiciary. Committee. For more information, Rep. David Kustoff, 508 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4714; or in the district offices at 100 Main St., Dyersburg, TN 38024; 731/412-1037; 406 S. Lindell St., Martin, TN 38237; 731/412-104  more