WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., has introduced a resolution (H.Con.Res. 144) "commemorating the anniversary of United States recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel." The resolution was introduced on Dec. 6 and has 41 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Bradley Byrne, R-Ala., Gregg Harper, R-Miss., Todd Rokita, R-Ind., Andy Harris, R-Md., Bill Johnson, R-Ohio, Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., Ralph Norman, R-S.C., Robert   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7225) to "promote United States competitiveness in the evolving global virtual currency marketplace." The bill was introduced on Dec. 6 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C. It was jointly referred to the House Financial Services and Agriculture committees. For more information, Rep. Darren Soto, 1429 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-9889; or in the district offices at 804 Bry  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7224) to "promote fair and transparent virtual currency markets by examining the potential for price manipulation." The bill was introduced on Dec. 6 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., and Ted Budd, R-N.C. It was jointly referred to the House Financial Services and Agriculture committees. For more information, Rep. Darren Soto, 1429 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 2  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 3719) to "expand the grants authorized under Jennifer's Law and Kristen's Act to include processing of unidentified remains, resolving missing persons cases." The bill was introduced on Dec. 6 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Tom Udall, D-N.M., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 715) honoring the life of President George Herbert Walker Bush. The resolution was introduced on Dec. 5 and has 99 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Cory Booker, D-N.J., John Boozman, R-Ark., Sh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 717) honoring the life and legacy of Rebecca Teresa Weichhand. The resolution was introduced on Dec. 6 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Gary Peters, D-Mich., Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Pat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 3726) to amend the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act to clarify seasoning requirements for certain refinanced mortgage loans. The bill was introduced on Dec. 6 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, 302 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202  more