WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6756) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote new business innovation. The bill was introduced on Sept. 10 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, Sam Johnson, R-Texas, Devin Nunes, R-Calif., David G. Reichert, R-Wash., Peter J. Roskam, R-Ill., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, Diane Black, R-Tenn., Tom Re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6733) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to prohibit group health plans, health insurance issuers, prescription drug plan sponsors, and Medicare Advantage organizations from limiting certain information on drug prices." The bill was introduced on Sept. 7 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6760) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small businesses." The bill was introduced on Sept. 10 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Mark Walker, R-N.C., Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, Sam Johnson, R-Texas, Devin Nunes, R-Calif., David G. Reichert, R-Wash., Peter J. Roskam,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6781) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of certain mental health telehealth services." The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Suzan DelBene, 2442 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Sean P. Duffy, R-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6784) to "provide for removal of the gray wolf in the contiguous 48 States from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife published under the Endangered Species Act of 1973." The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., and Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6757) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement and family savings. The bill was introduced on Sept. 10 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, Sam Johnson, R-Texas, Devin Nunes, R-Calif., David G. Reichert, R-Wash., Peter J. Roskam, R-Ill., Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, D  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6736) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to simplify reporting requirements, promote tax compliance, and reduce tip reporting compliance burdens in the beauty service industry." The bill was introduced on Sept. 7 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Darin LaHood, 1424 Longworth House Office Building, Washin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 3436) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 "to provide for greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans." The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Amy Klobu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 626) designating September 2018 as National Voting Rights Month. The resolution was introduced on Sept. 12 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Tom Udall, D-N.M., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard J  more