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. Scott R. Tipton, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7226) to promote remediation of orphan hardrock mines. The bill was introduced on Dec. 6. It was jointly referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce and Natural Resources committees. 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. 230, Durango, CO 81301; 970/259-1  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. 6 -- Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 5) to "require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to pay individuals who are owed educational assistance under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program the amounts of educational assistance that they are entitled to by law." The bill was introduced on Dec. 4 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala. It was referred to the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Cory Gardner, 354 Rus  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 -- Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 3727) to promote remediation of orphan hardrock mines. The bill was introduced on Dec. 6. It was referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. For more information, Sen. Cory Gardner, 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5941; or in the state at 503 N. Main St., Ste. 426, Pueblo, CO 81003; 719/543-1324; 102 S. Tejon St., Ste. 930, Colorado Springs, CO 80903; 719/632-67  more