WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7124) to "prohibit and prevent seclusion and to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint in schools." The bill was introduced on Nov. 14 and has 35 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-N.M., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Grace F. Napolit  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1144) "recognizing November 24, 2018, as Small Business Saturday and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses." The resolution was introduced on Nov. 14 and has 37 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Al Lawson, D-Fla., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1139) "acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress." The resolution was introduced on Nov. 9 and has 62 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., John Lewis, D-Ga., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Hakeen Jeffries, D-N.Y., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Steve   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7137) to "award a Congressional Gold Medal to Reverend James Morris Lawson Jr., in recognition of his contributions to the United States through the promotion of nonviolence during the Civil Rights movement and beyond." The bill was introduced on Nov. 15 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Robert A. Brady, D-Pa., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Katherine M.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1145) "expressing the need for bold climate action in response to the release of the United Nations report titled Global Warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius, an IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable devel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 3647) to "allow airport projects to be eligible to participate in the TIFIA program." The bill was introduced on Nov. 15 and was co-sponsored by Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga. It was referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. For more information, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, 524 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2854; or in the state at 230 S. Dearborn St., Ste. 3900, Chicago, I  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 696) "permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings." The resolution was introduced on Nov. 15. The full text of the resolution is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/696/text. For more information, Sen. Jon Tester, 311 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510-2604; 202/  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 699) designating November 25, 2018, as Drive Safer Sunday. The resolution was introduced on Nov. 15 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Christopher Coons, D-Del., and David Perdue, R-Ga. The full text of the resolution is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/699/text. For more information, Sen. Johnny Isakson, 131 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/2  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (S. 3614) to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 "to require proxy advisory firms to register as investment advisers under that Act." The bill was introduced on Nov. 13 and was co-sponsored by Sens. David Perdue, R-Ga., Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Doug Jones, D-Ala., and John Kennedy, R-La. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Jack   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 692) "recognizing November 24, 2018, as Small Business Saturday and celebrating the vital role of small businesses, along with the efforts of the Small Business Administration, to help people in the United States start, build, and grow businesses." The resolution was introduced on Nov. 15 and has 44 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Christopher Coons, D-Del.,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 694) "condemning the horrific, anti- Semitic attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, expressing support and prayers for all those affected by the tragedy, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement and emergency response officials in responding to the attack." The resolution was introduced on Nov. 15 and has 99 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Mitch   more