WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7190) to amend chapter 11 of title 11, U.S. Code, to address reorganization of small businesses. The bill was introduced on Nov. 29 and was co-sponsored by Reps. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., and Tom Marino, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Doug Collins, 1504 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-9893; or in the district office at 210 Washing  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7200) to extend indemnity for wildfires and hurricanes. The bill was introduced on Nov. 29. It was referred to the House Agriculture Committee. For more information, Rep. Austin Scott, 2417 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6531; or in the district offices at 230 Margie Drive, Ste. 500, Warner Robins, GA 31088; 478/971-1776; 127-B N. Central Ave., Tifton, GA 31794; 229/396-5175.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 705) designating December 3, 2018, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. The resolution was introduced on Nov. 26 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis. The full text of the resolution is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/705/text. For more information, Sen. Johnny Isakson, 131 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3643; or  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (S. 3682) to "require the appropriate Federal banking agencies to recognize the exposure-reducing nature of client margin for cleared derivatives." The bill was introduced on Nov. 29. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. David Perdue, 455 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3521; or in the state at 3280 Peachtree Road N.E., Ste.  more