WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice-Johnson, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7031) to "provide for research to better understand the causes and consequences of sexual harassment affecting individuals in the scientific workforce and to examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment." The bill was introduced on Oct. 5 and has 32 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill., Mark Ta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 7036) to amend title 35, U.S. Code, with respect to actions for patent infringement. The bill was introduced on Oct. 5. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs committees. 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. Broadwa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7041) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to include green infrastructure bonds in the definition of qualified private activity bonds." The bill was introduced on Oct. 5 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, and Denny Heck, D-Wash. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Derek Kilmer, 1520 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/2  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7049) to "provide for the issuance of a Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp." The bill was introduced on Oct. 9 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio. It was jointly referred to the House Oversight and Government Reform, Transportation and Infrastructure and Natural Resources committees. For more information, Rep. Tim Walberg, 2436 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6276; o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 682) "designating October 30, 2018, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers." The resolution was introduced on Oct. 11 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tom Udall, D-N.M., Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Bob Corker, R-Tenn., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Li  more