WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 807) to "facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency." The bill was introduced on Jan. 28 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, Scott R. Tipton, R-Colo., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., John R. Curtis, R-Utah, David Schweikert, R-Ariz., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., and Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo. The legislation was referred to the House Ways a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 882) to "provide employees with 2 hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Robin Kelly,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 810) to "block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering U.S." The bill was introduced on Jan. 28 and has 48 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Rashida  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 870) to reauthorize the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Historic Preservation program. The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 38 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Karen Bass, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, Eddie Bernice Johns  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Charlie Crist, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 886) to "direct the Attorney General to establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 94 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Colin Allred, D-Texas, Jim Baird, R-Ind., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Susan W. Brooks, R-Ind., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Kathy Castor, D  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 868) to "repeal the restriction on the use of funds by the Internal Revenue Service to bring transparency to the political activity of certain nonprofit organizations." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and was co-sponsored by Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Md. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Jason Crow, 1229 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 7) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 "to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 239 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Julia Brownley,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 861) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent surprise billing practices. The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 28 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Judy Chu, D-Calif., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Katie Hill, D-Calif., Pramila Jayapal, D  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Sean P. Duffy, R-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 888) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act "to allow for greater State flexibility with respect to excluding providers who are involved in abortions." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Rick Allen, R-Ga., Phil Roe, R-Tenn., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Ralph Norman  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 871) to "expand the boundaries of the Bears Ears National Monument, to ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the Proclamation establishing the Bears Ears National Monument." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 71 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blum  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 833) to "prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion." The bill was introduced on Jan. 29 and has 60 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Roger W. Marshall, R-Kan., Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, Bill Posey, R-Fla  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 942) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide an enhanced research credit for the development of smart gun technologies." The bill was introduced on Jan. 31 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Katie Hill, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., Darren Soto, D-Fla., and Stephanie N. Murphy, D-Fla. The legislation was referred to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 835) to "impose criminal sanctions on certain persons involved in international doping fraud conspiracies, to provide restitution for victims of such conspiracies, and to require sharing of information with the United States Anti-Doping Agency to assist its fight against doping." The bill was introduced on Jan. 29 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Michael C. Burgess, R-Texas, Steve Cohen, D  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 897) to "ensure that organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to continue to provide services for children." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 37 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., Robert B. Aderholt, R-Ala., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., John R. Carter, R-Texas, James Comer, R-Ky., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Jeff Fortenberry,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 90) to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to improve the way beneficiaries are assigned under the Medicare shared savings program by also basing such assignment on primary care services furnished by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Pete King, R-N.Y., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Scott R. Tipton, R-Colo.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 860) to "protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 201 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Ami Bera, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Bl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Ben Lujan, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 912) to amend the Native American Programs Act of 1974 "to provide flexibility and reauthorization to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Darren Soto, D-Fla., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Don Young, R-Alaska, Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Scott R. Tipton, R-Colo., Pe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 823) to "provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado." The bill was introduced on Jan. 28. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. Joseph Neguse, 1419 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2161; or in the district office at 1220 S. College Ave., Ste. 100-A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Gary J. Palmer, R-Ala., has introduced legislation (H.R. 850) to "require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds from a settlement received by a Federal agency." The bill was introduced on Jan. 29 and has 62 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Ken Buck, R-Colo., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Bradley Byrne, R-Ala., Michael Cloud, R-Texas, Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Jeff Duncan,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 865) to provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities. The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 152 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Julia Brownley, D-Calif.,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 806) to "require compliant flame mitigation devices to be used on portable fuel containers for flammable liquid fuels." The bill was introduced on Jan. 28 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Neal P. Dunn, R-Fla., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., John Garamendi, D-Calif., David Joyce,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 241) to "provide for the designation of certain wilderness areas, recreation management areas, and conservation areas in the State of Colorado." The bill was introduced on Jan. 28. It was referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Sen. Michael Bennet, 261 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5852; or in the state at Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Bldg  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., has introduced legislation (S. 302) to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The bill was introduced on Jan. 31 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Steve Daines, R-Mont., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Jon Teste  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 235) to "authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to establish teacher leader development programs." The bill was introduced on Jan. 28and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Doug Jones, D-Ala., Pat Roberts, R-Kan., James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., and Jack Reed, D-R.I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 292) to "limit the separation of families at or near ports of entry." The bill was introduced on Jan. 31 and has 41 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Michael Bennet,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 289) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to support rural residency training funding that is equitable for all States." The bill was introduced on Jan. 31 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Ind. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Cory Gardner, 354 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5941; or in th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 277) to "posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Fred Korematsu, in recognition of his dedication to justice and equality." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Cory Gardner, R-Colo., and Christopher Coons, D-Del. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Mazie Hirono, 730 Hart Senate O  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, has introduced legislation (S. 278) to "require the Congressional Budget Office to make publicly available the fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Todd Young, R-Ind., James Risch, R-Idaho, Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Richard Burr, R-N.C., David Perdue, R-Ga., P  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 246) to "block the implementation of certain presidential actions that restrict individuals from certain countries from entering U.S." The bill was introduced on Jan. 28 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Christopher Coons, D-Del.,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 "to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex." The bill was introduced on Jan. 30 and has 45 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md.,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (S. 238) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally. The bill was introduced on Jan. 28 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Cory Gardner, R-Colo. The legislation was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee  more