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Bill Introductions Involving Ohio Newsletter for Sunday March 10, 2019 ( 45 items )  

Rep. Babin Introduces Bill on Interest-Free Deferment on Student Loans
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1554) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program." The bill was introduced on March 6 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Andy Harris, R-Md., Bill Posey, R-Fla., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., and Steve Stivers, R-Ohio It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more informatio  more

Rep. Banks Introduces Bill to Establish Military Education Savings Accounts
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1605) to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 "to allow parents of eligible military dependent children to establish Military Education Savings Accounts." The bill was introduced on March 7 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Daniel Webster, R-Fla., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, Mark Walker, R-N.C., Michael C.   more

Rep. Beatty Introduces Bill to Pursue Studies, Careers in STEM Fields
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1591) to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 "to provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields." The bill was introduced on March 7. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Joyce Beatty, 2303 Rayburn H  more

Rep. Bernice-Johnson Introduces Bill to Designate National Nurse for Public Health
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice-Johnson, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1597) to "designate the same individual serving as the Chief Nurse Officer of the Public Health Service as the National Nurse for Public Health." The bill was introduced on March 7 and has 52 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete King, R-N.Y., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Susan W. Brooks, R-Ind., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Buddy Carter, R-Ga., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., David N. Ci  more

Rep. Chabot Introduces Bill on Cyber Certification for Small Business Development Center Counselors
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1649) to amend the Small Business Act to require cyber certification for small business development center counselors. The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Dwight Evans, D-Pa., and Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Small Business Committee. For more information, Rep. Steve Chabot, 2408 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515; 202/225-2216; or in the  more

Rep. Chabot Introduces Bill on Cybersecurity Assistance for Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1648) to amend the Small Business Act "to provide for the establishment of an enhanced cybersecurity assistance and protections for small businesses." The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Small Business Committee. For more information, Rep. Steve Chabot, 2408 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515; 202/225-2216; or   more

Rep. Clark Introduces Bill to Amend Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1581) to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 "to include in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices a section on reproductive rights." The bill was introduced on March 7 and has 126 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-O  more

Rep. Clarke Introduces Bill on Placement of Statue of Chisholm in U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1596) to "direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the U.S. Capitol." The bill was introduced on March 7 and has 28 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, John Lewis, D-Ga., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Andre Carson, D-Ind  more

Rep. DeLauro Introduces Bill on Increased Child Tax Credit for Young Children
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1560) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to make the child tax credit fully refundable, establish an increased child tax credit for young children." The bill was introduced on March 6 and has 174 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Don S. Beyer, D-Va., S  more

Rep. Dingell Introduces Bill on Medicare Coverage for Hearing Aids, Examinations
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1518) to "remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and examinations therefor." The bill was introduced on March 5 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., and Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn. The legislation was jointly referred to the House Ener  more

Rep. Doyle Introduces Bill to Restore Open Internet Order of FCC
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1644) to restore the open internet order of the Federal Communications Commission. The bill was introduced on March 8 and has 132 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Don S. Be  more

Rep. Engel Introduces Bill to Improve Quality of Maternity Care
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1551) to amend title XI of the Social Security Act "to improve the quality, health outcomes, and value of maternity care under the Medicaid and CHIP programs by developing maternity care quality measures and supporting maternity care quality collaboratives." The bill was introduced on March 6 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Steve Stivers, R-Ohio. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways an  more

Rep. Frankel Introduces Bill to Counter Violent Extremism, Terrorism
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1653) to "ensure that the United States recognizes women's varied roles in all aspects of violent extremism and terrorism and promotes their meaningful participation as full partners in all efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism and terrorism." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, William R. Keating, D-Mass., Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Abi  more

Rep. Frankel Introduces Bill to Prevent Harassment in Workplace
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1521) to "deter, prevent, reduce, and respond to harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and harassment based on protected categories; and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and harassment based on protected categories."   more

Rep. Garamendi Introduces Bill on Cost-of-Living Increases
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1553) to "provide for cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in the Consumer Price Index for the elderly." The bill was introduced on March 6 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., Jackie Speier, D-Calif., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Andre Carson, D-Ind.,  more

Rep. Joyce Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program
WASHINGTON, March 7 --For more information, Rep. David Joyce, 1124 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5731; Rep. David Joyce, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1528) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize the comprehensive opioid abuse grant program. The bill was introduced on March 5. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. David Joyce, 1124 Longworth House Office Building, Washingt  more

Rep. Kelly Introduces Bill on Verifying Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Trent Kelly, R-Miss., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1615) to "transfer the responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans to the Small Business Administration." The bill was introduced on March 7 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Pete Stauber, R-Minn.,Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jack Bergman, R-Mich., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Steve Watkins, R-Kan., Nydia M. Velazquez,  more

Rep. Kind Introduces Bill to Prevent, Treat Obesity
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1530) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity. The bill was introduced on March 5 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., Tom Reed, R-N.Y., Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., John Katko, R-N.Y., and Will Hurd, R-Texas. The legislation was jointl  more

Rep. Lee Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Mental Health Services
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1533) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program." The bill was introduced on March 5 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Katie Hill, D-Calif., Susan Wild, D-Pa., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Dwight  more

Rep. Maloney Introduces Bill on Family Leave
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1534) to "provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave." The bill was introduced on March 5 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., Don S. Beyer, D-  more

Rep. Napolitano Introduces Bill on Transfer of Equipment to National Guard
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1638) to amend title 32, U.S. Code, "to authorize the transfer of equipment and facilities from the Federal Government or a State, Tribal, or local government to the National Guard for purposes of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program." The bill was introduced on March 8 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., Don Young, R-Alaska, Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Derek Kilmer,  more

Rep. Payne Introduces Bill on Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1570) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to waive coinsurance under Medicare for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening." The bill was introduced on March 6 and has 122 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., Donald A. McEachin, R-Va., David B. McKinley, R-W.Va., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., San  more

Rep. Perlmutter Introduces Bill on Protections for Depository Institutions
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1595) to "create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers for such businesses." The bill was introduced on March 7 and has 108 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Denny Heck, D-Wash., Steve Stivers, R-Ohio, Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Earl Blu  more

Rep. Reed Introduces Bill on Controlled Substances Containing Fentanyl
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1655) to "provide for enhanced penalties for certain offenses relating to controlled substances containing fentanyl." The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., Ted Yoho, R-Fla., and Steve Chabot, R-Ohio. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Energy and Commerce committees. For more information, Rep. Tom Reed, 2263 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington,   more

Rep. Smith Introduces Bill on Fentanyl Trafficking
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1542) to "require a report that identifies each person in the People's Republic of China and Chinese Government official involved in the production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S." The bill was introduced on March 5 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Mark Green, R-Tenn., Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill., John Ratclif  more

Rep. Stauber Introduces Bill on Procurement of Iron, Steel Products
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1543) to "require the procurement of iron and steel products from American sources." The bill was introduced on March 5 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, Sean P. Duffy, R-Wis., Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., and Mike Bost, R-Ill. The legislation was referred to the House Oversig  more

Rep. Thompson Introduces Bill to Strengthen Partnerships Between Universities, Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1494) to "strengthen partnerships between historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions and the Department of Homeland Security." The bill was introduced on March 5 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Cedric L. Richmond, D-La., Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Yvett  more

Rep. Waters Introduces Bill on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1500) to "require the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to meet its statutory purpose." The bill was introduced on March 5 and has 29 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., William Clay Jr., D-Mo., David Scott, D-Ga., Al Green, D-Texas, Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo., Jim Himes, D-Conn.,  more

Rep. Wenstrup Introduces Bill to Clarify Grade, Pay of VA Podiatrists
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1658) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to clarify the grade and pay of podiatrists of the Department of Veterans Affairs." The bill was introduced on March 8 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Joe Cunningham, D-S.C., and Jackie Walorski, R-Ind. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Brad Wenstrup, 2419 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3164; or i  more

Rep. Yoho Introduces Bill to Address State-Sponsored Cyber Activities
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1493) to address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. The bill was introduced on March 4 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Jim Langevin, D-R.I., Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., John R. Curtis, R-Utah, Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and John   more

Sen. Bennet Introduces Bill to Make Child Tax Credit Fully Refundable
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (S. 690) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to make the child tax credit fully refundable, establish an increased child tax credit for young children." The bill was introduced on March 6 and has 36 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Christopher Coons, D-Del., C  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Bill on Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 668) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to waive coinsurance under Medicare for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening." The bill was introduced on March 6 and has 41 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., John Barrasso, R-Wyo., R  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Bill on Definition of Employee
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 664) to amend the National Labor Relations Act "to clarify the requirements for meeting the definition of the term employee." The bill was introduced on March 5 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill. The legisla  more

Sen. Brown Introduces Bill to Encourage Consumers to Purchase Automobiles Made in U.S.
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 683) to "establish a voluntary program in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to encourage consumers to purchase or lease new automobiles made in the U.S." The bill was introduced on March 6 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Sherrod Brown, 713 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/  more

Sen. Collins Introduces Bill on Patent Disclosures
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, has introduced legislation (S. 659) to provide for certain additional requirements with respect to patent disclosures. The bill was introduced on March 5 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Mike Braun, R-Ind., and Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Susan M. Collins, 413 Dirksen Senate Off  more

Sen. Harris Introduces Bill on Placement of Statue of Chisholm in U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 728) to "direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol." The bill was introduced on March 7 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Christopher Coons, D-Del., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Tina Smith, D-Minn., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Richard J. Durb  more

Sen. Heinrich Introduces Bill on High Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (S. 684) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. The bill was introduced on March 6 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Cory Gardner, R-Colo., John Boozman, R-Ark., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-  more

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill to Disclose Hazing Incidents
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 706) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing incidents. The bill was introduced on March 7 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, 425 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510;  more

Sen. Markey Introduces Bill to Restore FCC's Open Internet Order
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 682) to "restore the Federal Communications Commission's Open Internet Order and its net neutrality protections." The bill was introduced on March 6 and has 45 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohi  more

Sen. Menendez Introduces Bill on Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 707) to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 "to include in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices a section on reproductive rights." The bill was introduced on March 7 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Ron Wyden, D-Ore  more

Sen. Moore-Capito Introduces Bill on 1974 United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore-Capito, R-W.Va., has introduced legislation (S. 671) to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 "to transfer certain funds to the 1974 United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan." The bill was introduced on March 6 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Shelley Moore-Capito, 172 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6472;  more

Sen. Portman Introduces Bill on Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio. has introduced legislation (S. 652) to "require the United States Postal Service to continue selling the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp until all remaining stamps are sold." The bill was introduced on March 5 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Tom Udall, D-N.M., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Gary Peters, D-Mich. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governm  more

Sen. Schatz Introduces Bill on Opportunity to Attain Higher Education Without Debt
WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 672) to "establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students the opportunity to attain higher education at in-State public institutions of higher education without debt, to provide Federal Pell Grant eligibility to DREAMer students, to repeal suspension of eligibility under the Higher Education Act of 1965 for drug-related offenses." The bill was introduced on March 6 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors in  more

Sen. Toomey Introduces Bill to Repeal Excise Tax on Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 692) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices. The bill was introduced on March 7 and has 25 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., Johnny Is  more

Sen. Udall Introduces Bill to Provide Student Loan Data
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (S. 720) to "require the student loan ombudsman of the Department of Education to provide student loan data to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection." The bill was introduced on March 7 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., T  more