WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1111) "calling on the Government of Cameroon, armed separatist groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution." The resolution was introduced on Oct. 2 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Chris Smith, R-N.J., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Ron Kind, D-Wis., James McGovern, D-Mass., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6982) to "reauthorize the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 through fiscal year 2021." The bill was introduced on Sept. 28 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., Chris Smith, R-N.J., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., and Betty McCollum, D-Minn. The legislation was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more inform  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6978) to regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce. The bill was introduced on Sept. 28 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Steve Chabot, 2371 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2216; or in the district offices at 441 Vine St., Ste. 3003, Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513/684-2723; 11 S. Bro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1104) "supporting the goals and ideals of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence and its devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence in the United States." The resolution was introduced on Sept. 28 and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., has introduced a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 140) "expressing the sense of Congress regarding the life and work of Senator John S. McCain III in promoting the United States, human rights, and peace." The resolution was introduced on Sept. 26 and has 70 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., Ed Royce, R-Calif., Adam Smith, D-Wash., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Sc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Robert Latta, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 6996) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to deliver notice of the denial of claims for benefits under the laws administered by the Secretary by certified mail." The bill was introduced on Sept. 28 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Scott R. Tipton, R-Colo., and Jim Renacci, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 665) designating October 2018 as National Employee Ownership Month. The resolution was introduced on Oct. 2 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Patty Murray, D-Wash., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Tammy Duckwort  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 664) "designating October 8, 2018, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day." The resolution was introduced on Oct. 1 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn. For more information, Sen. Lindsey Graham, 290 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5972; or in the state  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 661) "expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to sickle cell disease, complications from sickle cell disease, and conditions related to sickle cell disease." Th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 668) "designating October 5, 2018, as Energy Efficiency Day in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy policies." The resolution was introduced on Oct. 4 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich  more