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Bill Introductions Involving Washington Newsletter for Sunday March 03, 2019 ( 39 items )  

Rep. Adams Introduces Bill on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1368) to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 "to require that supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture." The bill was introduced on Feb. 26 and has 104 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Shei  more

Rep. Bustos Introduces Bill on Arbitration
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1443) to amend title 9 of the U.S. Code with respect to arbitration. The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Morgan Griffith, R-Va. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Cheri Bustos, 1233 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5905; or in the district offices at 119 N. Ch  more

Rep. Byrne Introduces Bill to Establish Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Ala., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1434) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to establish tax credits to encourage individual and corporate taxpayers to contribute to scholarships for elementary and secondary students through eligible scholarship-granting organizations." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 39 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ron Wright, R-Texas, Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., Francis Rooney, R  more

Rep. Cohen Introduces Bill on Interstate Transportation of Horses
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1400) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, "to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another." The bill was introduced on Feb. 27 and has 42 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete King, R-N.Y., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Brendan Boyl  more

Rep. Doggett Introduces Bill on Report of Special Counsel Removed from Office
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1357) to "require a report of any Special Counsel who is removed from office." The bill was introduced on Feb. 26 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y  more

Rep. Gosar Introduces Bill on Online Contributions from Unverified Sources
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1422) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 "to prohibit the acceptance by political committees of online contributions from certain unverified sources." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., and Ann Kirkpatrick, D-  more

Rep. Herrera-Beutler Introduces Bill to Waive Fees for Purple Heart Recipients
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Jaime Herrera-Beutler, R-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1448) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to waive fees for Purple Heart recipients serving on active duty for loans guaranteed under the home loan program of Department of Veterans Affairs." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Jaime Herrera-Beutler, 2352 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3536; or  more

Rep. Higgins Introduces Bill on Health Insurance Market Stabilization
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1346) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide for an option for individuals who are ages 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare, to provide for health insurance market stabilization." The bill was introduced on Feb. 25 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John B. Larson, D-Conn., Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-  more

Rep. Jayapal Introduces Bill on Medicare for All Health Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1384) to establish an improved Medicare for All national health insurance program. The bill was introduced on Feb. 27 and has 106 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., A  more

Rep. Johnson Introduces Bill on Arbitration
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1423) to amend title 9 of the U.S. Code with respect to arbitration. The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 147 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Anthony Brindisi, D-N.Y., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Tony   more

Rep. Kennedy Introduces Bill to Protect Civil Rights
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1450) to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 to "protect civil rights and otherwise prevent meaningful harm to third parties." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 52 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Val Butler Demings, D-Fla., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Jackie Speier, D-Calif., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., St  more

Rep. Khanna Introduces Bill on Earned Income Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1431) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to modify the earned income tax credit to account for the amount by which economic growth has outpaced income growth." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jerrold  more

Rep. Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bill to Publish Name of Person Pardoned by Prsident
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1348) to "require the publication of the name of any person pardoned by the President." The bill was introduced on Feb. 25 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Md., Charlie Crist, D-Fla., Jackie Speier, D-Calif., John Garamendi, D-Calif., David E. Price, D-N.C., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Betty M  more

Rep. LaHood Introduces Bill to Promote Tax Compliance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1349) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to simplify reporting requirements, promote tax compliance, and reduce tip reporting compliance burdens in the beauty service industry." The bill was introduced on Feb. 25 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Darin LaHood, 1424 Longworth House Office Building, Washing  more

Rep. Lawrence Introduces Bill on Funding for Water, Sewer Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1417) to "establish a trust fund to provide for adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 43 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., I  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Bill to Amend Controlled Substances Act
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1456) to amend the Controlled Substances Act "to provide for a new rule regarding the application of the Act to marihuana." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., Alexa  more

Rep. Maloney Introduces Bill on September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1327) to "extend authorization for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 through fiscal year 2090." The bill was introduced on Feb. 25 and has 104 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Pete King, R-N.Y., Max Rose, D-N.Y., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., Ad  more

Rep. Meng Introduces Bill on Presumption of Service-Connection of Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1377) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to provide for the treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll as radiation exposed veterans for purposes of the presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs." The bill was introduced on Feb. 26 and has 83 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Don S. Beyer  more

Rep. Moore Introduces Bill to Enhance Green Alert Plans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1350) to encourage, enhance, and integrate Green Alert plans throughout the U.S. The bill was introduced on Feb. 25 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., John Moolenaar, R-Mich., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Ron Kind, D-Wis., Eddie Ber  more

Rep. Moulton Introduces Bill on Disability Insurance Benefits
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1407) to amend title II of the Social Security Act "to eliminate the five month waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)." The bill was introduced on Feb. 27 and has 90 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ralph Abraham, R-La., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-O  more

Rep. Quigley Introduces Bill to Further Conservation of Wildlife Species
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1380) to amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 "to clarify provisions enacted by the Captive Wildlife Safety Act, to further the conservation of certain wildlife species." The bill was introduced on Feb. 26 and has 53 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn  more

Rep. Reed Introduces Bill on Executive Emergency Declaration
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1410) to "prohibit the continuation of an executive emergency declaration under the National Emergencies Act absent approval by Congress." The bill was introduced on Feb. 27 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Will Hurd, R-Texas, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Fred Upton, R-Mich., Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill., Steph  more

Rep. Roybal-Allard Introduces Bill on Safety of Survivors of Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1468) to "promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 55 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Y  more

Rep. Ryan Introduces Bill to Posthumously Award Congressional Gold Medal to Booker
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1355) to "posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Simeon Booker in recognition of his achievements in the field of journalism, including his reporting during the Civil Rights movement and his social and political commentary." The bill was introduced on Feb. 25 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David Joyce, R-Ohio, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla.,  more

Rep. Scott Introduces Bill to Promote Child Care, Early Learning
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1364) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 and the Head Start Act to promote child care and early learning. The bill was introduced on Feb. 26 and has 98 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., Fre  more

Rep. Sewell Introduces Voting Rights Advancement Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., has introduced the Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 "to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act." The bill was introduced on Feb. 26 and has 207 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John Lewis, D-Ga., Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Ben Lujan, D-N.M., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro  more

Rep. Stivers Introduces Bill on Opportunity for Responsible Health Savings
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1366) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide the opportunity for responsible health savings to all American families." The bill was introduced on Feb. 26 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Phil Roe, R-Tenn., Rodney Davis, R-Ill., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio,  more

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill on Arbitration
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 610) to amend title 9 of the U.S. Code with respect to arbitration. The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 32 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tina Smith, D-Minn., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Tom Udall, D-N.M., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Martin Heinr  more

Sen. Carper Introduces Bill on Admission of Washington, D.C. Into Union
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 631) to "provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 28 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, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard J. Durb  more

Sen. Coons Introduces Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 590) to "award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Dr. Christine Darden, to posthumously award Congressional Gold Medals to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, and to award a Congressional Gold Medal to honor all of the women who contributed to the success of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration during the Space Race." The bill was introduced on Feb. 27 and has 62 co-sponsors. Co-spon  more

Sen. Harris Introduces Bill to Protect Civil Rights
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 593) to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 "to protect civil rights and otherwise prevent meaningful harm to third parties." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Tammy D  more

Sen. Jones Introduces Bill on Veterans' Dependency, Indemnity Compensation
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., has introduced legislation (S. 622) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 28 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Christopher Coons, D-Del., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Robe  more

Sen. Leahy Introduces Bill to Amend Voting Rights Act of 1965
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., has introduced legislation (S. 561) to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 "to revise the criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to section 4 of the Act." The bill was introduced on Feb. 26 and has 45 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Doug Jones, D-Ala., Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Sheldon Wh  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Promote Child Care, Early Learning
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 568) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 and the Head Start Act to promote child care and early learning. The bill was introduced on Feb. 26 and has 34 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., C  more

Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Promote Safety of Survivors of Domestic Violence
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 627) to "promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Robert Menendez, D-N  more

Sen. Portman Introduces Bill on Money Follows The Person Demonstration Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 548) to reauthorize the Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program. The bill was introduced on Feb. 25 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Rob Portman, 448 Russell Senate Office Building,Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-3353; "or in the state at 37 W. Broad St., Ste. 300, Columbus, OH 43215; 614/469-6774; 312 Walnut St., S  more

Sen. Tester Introduces Bill on Scheduling Appointments for Health Care
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has introduced legislation (S. 629) to "require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to review the processes and requirements of the Department of Veterans Affairs for scheduling appointments for health care and conducting consultations under the laws administered by the Secretary." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Se  more

Sen. Thune Introduces Bill to Limit States' Authority to Tax Employees Income
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., has introduced legislation (S. 604) to "limit the authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States." The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has 32 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Mike Cra  more

Sen. Whitehouse Introduces Bill on Arbitration
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (S. 620) to amend title 9, U.S. Code, with respect to arbitration. The bill was introduced on Feb. 28 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. The legislation was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Sheldon Whitehou  more