WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1102) expressing support for digital currencies and blockchain technology. The resolution was introduced on Sept. 28 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Jared Polis, D-Colo., and Patrick T. McHenry, R-N.C. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Financial Services committees. The full text of the resolution is available from https://www.congress.gov/  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. 1 -- Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6998) to "support security and law enforcement training and cooperation between the United States and Israel." The bill was introduced on Sept. 28 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Daniel M. Donovan, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, Randy Weber, R-Texas, Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7021) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for distributions from 529 plans to pay certain early education expenses." The bill was introduced on Oct. 2. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Erik Paulsen, 127 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2871; or in the district office at 250 Prairie Center Drive, Ste. 230, Eden Prairie,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7022) to "provide for greater transparency in the HUD-VASH supported housing program for homeless veterans." The bill was introduced on Oct. 2 and was co-sponsored by Reps. John Katko, R-N.Y., Mark Takano, D-Calif., and Mike Coffman, R-Colo. It was jointly referred to the House Financial Services and Veterans' Affairs committees. For more information, Rep. Scott Peters, 1122 Longworth House Office Building, Was  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1108) "expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that blockchain has incredible potential that must be nurtured through support for research and development and a thoughtful and innovation-friendly regulatory approach." The resolution was introduced on Sept. 28 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., and Tom Emmer, R-Minn. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and S  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Scott R. Tipton, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6965) to "direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Mancos Project features to the Mancos Water Conservancy District in the State of Colorado." The bill was introduced on Sept. 28. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Scott Tipton, 218 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4761; or in the district offices at 835 E. 2nd Ave., Ste. 2  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7030) to "protect the information obtained by the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the placement of unaccompanied alien children from being used for any purpose other than providing safe and secure placements." The bill was introduced on Oct. 2 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Luis V. Gutierrez, D-Ill., Pram  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 3549) to "establish the Palestinian Partnership Fund to promote joint economic development and finance joint ventures between Palestinian entrepreneurs and companies in the United States, Israel, and countries in the Middle East to improve economic cooperation and people to people exchanges to further shared community building, peaceful coexistence, dialogue, and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.  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. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 3540) to "provide a coordinated regional response to manage effectively the endemic violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras." The bill was introduced on Oct. 2 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., Mark R. Warner, D  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