WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Rob Bishop, R-Utah, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1225) to "establish, fund, and provide for the use of amounts in a National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Bureau of Indian Education." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 92 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Filemon Vela,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1243) to "direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a national strategic action plan and program to assist health professionals and systems in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Chellie Pingree, D-M  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1226) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act "to provide States with the option of providing coordinated care for children with complex medical conditions through a health home." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., and Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1229) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to provide that an individual may remain eligible to participate in the teacher loan forgiveness program under title IV of such Act if the individual's period of consecutive years of employment as a full-time teacher is interrupted because the individual is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who is relocated during the school year pursuant to military orders  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1169) to "provide for the adjustment of status of certain nationals of Liberia to that of lawful permanent residents." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., James McGovern, D-Mass., Jim Langevin, D-R.I., Dean Phillips, D-Minn., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C. The legislation was referred to the House Judic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1159) to "encourage the research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in the construction and preservation of the domestic transportation and water infrastructure system." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., and Don Young, R-Alaska. It was jointly referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure, Science, Sp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1296) to "regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 190 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., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Suza  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1257) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the United States Coast Guard." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John B. Larson, D-Conn., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Donald W. Norcross, D  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1171) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, "to ensure that revenues collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has 25 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bennie  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1184) to establish an Every Kid Outdoors program. The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Scott R. Tipton, R-Colo., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Garret Graves, R-La., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Sean Patrick Mal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1185) to provide paid family and medical leave benefits to certain individuals. The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has 163 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Mass., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore.,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1301) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of certain mental health telehealth services." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Suzan DelBene, 2330 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6311; or in the district off  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1261) to "establish a national program to identify and reduce losses from landslide hazards, to establish a national 3D Elevation Program." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has five co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Denny Heck, D-Wash., and Adam Smith, D-Wash. It was jointly referred to the House Natural Resources and Science  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1186) to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has 67 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Steve Cohen,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1268) to "require the Secretary of the Interior to submit to Congress a report on the efforts of the Bureau of Reclamation to manage its infrastructure assets." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Ken Calvert, R-Calif., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, Jody Hice, R-Ga., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Duncan Hu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1193) to "prohibit funds available for the United States Armed Forces to be obligated or expended for introduction of U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Harley Rouda, D-Calif., Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Elaine Luria, D-Va., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Jim Cooper, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1146) to amend Public Law 115-97 (commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) to repeal the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas program. The bill was introduced on Feb. 11 and has 101 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brenda  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1271) to "establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs a pilot program instituting a clinical observation program for pre-med students preparing to attend medical school." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., John H. Rutherford, R-Fla., and Tim Ryan, D-Ohio. The legislation was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Marc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1272) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 "to reduce the number of members of the Federal Election Commission from 6 to 5, to revise the method of selection and terms of service of members of the Commission, to distribute the powers of the Commission between the Chair and the remaining members." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1195) to amend title 5, U.S. Code, "to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., Tom Cole, R-Okla., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Stephanie N  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1197) to "establish a pilot program to promote public-private partnerships among apprenticeships or other job training programs, local educational agencies, and community colleges." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., Denny Heck, D-Wash., Mark   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1241) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to increase and make permanent the exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Pete King, R-N.Y., Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Rodney Davis, R-Ill., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Rosa L. DeLaur  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1244) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to clarify that all provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14and has 72 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-In  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1305) to implement the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels. The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Ben Lujan, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1277) to "establish a State public option through Medicaid to provide Americans with the choice of a high-quality, low-cost health insurance plan." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 40 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Andre Carson, D-Ind., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Michael F.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1201) to "direct Federal departments and agencies to perform certain functions to ensure that climate change-related impacts are fully considered in the development of national security doctrine, policies, and plans." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Jim Langevin, D-R.I., David E. Price, D-N.C., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Elijah E. Cummi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1224) to promote and protect from discrimination living organ donors. The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Reform, Administration, Education and Labor and Financial Services committees. For more information, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, 2132 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 205  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1139) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, "to require the development of public transportation operations safety risk reduction programs." The bill was introduced on Feb. 11 and has 55 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John Katko, R-N.Y., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Pete King, R-N.Y., Mike Quigley, D-Ill., David Scott, D-Ga., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill., Elijah E. Cu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1279) to "authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 38 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., David Scott, D-Ga., Sean Casten, D-Ill., Katie Hill, D-Calif., Darren Soto, D-Fl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1210) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to make reforms to the benefits for Public Service Officers. The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Paul Cook, R-Calif., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Derek Ki  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1286) to "prohibit consumer credit reporting agencies and lenders from taking adverse action against federal employees and contractors impacted by the government shutdown." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Harley Rouda, D-Calif., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For m  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1155) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from conducting medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has 61 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian J. Mast, R-Fla., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Ann Kuster, D-N.H.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 462) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to modify authorities relating to the collective bargaining of employees in the Veterans Health Administration." The bill was introduced on Feb. 12 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. It was referred to the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more informati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 529) to "establish a national program to identify and reduce losses from landslide hazards, to establish a national 3D Elevation Program." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 518) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide for Medicare coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14and has 32 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., James Lankford, R-Okla., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Kam  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto, D-Nev. has introduced legislation (S. 469) to "allow penalty-free distributions from retirement accounts in the case of certain Federal contractors impacted by Federal Government shutdowns." The bill was introduced on Feb. 13 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Chris Va  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 517) to "establish a tiered hiring preference for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Ted Cruz, 404 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-5922; or in the state at 300 E. 8th, Ste. 9  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 505) to "ensure due process protections of individuals in the United States against unlawful detention based solely on a protected characteristic." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 506) to "support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others pursuant to court orders for this purpose." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Bernie  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 463) to provide paid family and medical leave benefits to certain individuals. The bill was introduced on Feb. 12 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., has introduced the Justice for Victims of Lynching Act (S. 488) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to specify lynching as a deprivation of civil rights. The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 46 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Doug Jones, D-Ala., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md.,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 437) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to repeal the dollar limitation on the deduction for State and local taxes and restore the 39.6 percent individual income tax rate bracket." The bill was introduced on Feb. 11 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 447) to regulate large capacity ammunition feeding devices. The bill was introduced on Feb. 12 and has 28 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Amy Klo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, has introduced legislation (S. 494) to "establish the American Fisheries Advisory Committee to assist in the awarding of fisheries research and development grants." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Da  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, has introduced legislation (S. 496) to "preserve U.S. fishing heritage through a national program dedicated to training and assisting the next generation of commercial fishermen." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., and Susan M. Collins, R-Maine. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Dan Sullivan,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has introduced legislation (S. 514) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to improve the benefits and services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to women veterans." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. John Boozman, R-Ark., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Robert Menen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 515) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to clarify that all provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples." The bill was introduced on Feb. 14 and has 46 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Chris Va  more