WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1753) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act. The bill was introduced on March 14and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., Devin Nunes, R-Calif., Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, Tom Reed, R-N.Y., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Darin LaHood, R-Ill., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Jodey C. Arrington, R-Texas, A. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., Ron Estes,   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1663) to amend title 36, U.S. Code, "to revise the Federal charter for the Foundation of the Federal Bar Association." The bill was introduced on March 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Steve Chabot, 2408 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515; 202/225-2216; or in the district offices at 441 Vine St., S  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 5) to "prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation." The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 239 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Katie Hill, D-Calif., Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Pete Aguilar, D-  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1726) to amend title 11 of the U.S. Code "to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate." The bill was introduced on March 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Robert Latta, R-Ohio, and Don Young, R-Alaska. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Chris Collins, 2243 Raybur  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1784) to "allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families." The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 121 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Denny Heck, D-Wash., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Eric Swalwell,   more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1711) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for current year inclusion of net CFC tested income. The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 77 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Judy Chu, D-Calif., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Emanuel Cleaver,  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1712) to end offshore corporate tax avoidance. The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 44 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., John Garamendi, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Brian Higgins,  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1690) to require carbon monoxide detectors in certain Federally assisted housing. The bill was introduced on March 12 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joe Cunningham, D-S.C., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., William Clay Jr., D-Mo., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, Steve Cohen, D-Tenn.,   more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1761) to prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases. The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Scott Desjarlais, R-Tenn., Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Jody Hice, R-Ga., Mo Brooks, R-Ala., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Chris Collins, R-N.Y., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Andy Harris, R-Md., Steve King, R-Iowa, Michael Cloud, R  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1714) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to direct the Secretary of Defense to make certain limitations on the transfer of personal property to Federal and State agencies." The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 66 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Al Green, D-Texas, Al Lawson, D-Fla., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Alma   more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1715) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for the deductibility of charitable contributions to certain organizations for members of the Armed Forces." The bill was introduced on March 13 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Ron Kind, 1502 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1692) to ensure affordable abortion coverage and care for every woman. The bill was introduced on March 12 and has 92 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Bill Foster, D-Ill., Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Joseph  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1695) to amend the Community Services Block Grant Act to reauthorize and modernize the Act. The bill was introduced on March 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Betty McCollum, 2256 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6631;  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1733) to "direct the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries for purposes of promoting the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector." The bill was introduced on March 13and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Stephanie   more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1735) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for the proper tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities." The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Alexandria   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1671) to "provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6) to "authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens." The bill was introduced on March 12 and has 202 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., J. Luis Correa, D-  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1717) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to establish a new tax credit and grant program to stimulate investment and healthy nutrition options in food deserts." The bill was introduced on March 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Roger W. Marshall, R-Kan., and Donald A. McEachin, R-Va. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Agriculture committees. For more information, Rep. Tim Ryan, 1126 Lon  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1701) to "establish a commission to study the relocation of select executive agencies or divisions of such agencies outside the Washington metropolitan area, to make recommendations to Congress on appropriate findings." The bill was introduced on March 12. It was jointly referred to the House Oversight and Reform and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. For more information, Rep. Tim Ryan, 1126 Longworth H  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1799) 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 March 14 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Will Hurd, R-Texas, Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., Jan Schakowsky, D  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1680) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the new markets tax credit. The bill was introduced on March 12 and has 16 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Tom Reed, R-N.Y., Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., John B. Larson, D-Conn., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Ron Kind, D-Wis.,  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1741) to reauthorize Department of Justice programs that combat violence against women. The bill was introduced on March 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Will Hurd, R-Texas, Rodney Davis, R-Ill., and Steve Stivers, R-Ohio. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources and Financial Services committees. For more information, Rep. Elise Stefanik, 318 Cannon House Office   more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1754) to "improve the integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program to be developed and enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority." The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Tony Cardenas,  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1676) to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs. The bill was introduced on March 11 and has 46 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Mark Pocan, D-Wis., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Dina Titus, D-Nev., Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., Pram  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1769) to require enforcement against misbranded milk alternatives. The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 29 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Sean P. Duffy, R-Wis., Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Rick Larsen, D-Wash., Ron Kind, D-Wis., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Daniel Kildee, D-Mich., Kurt S  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1805) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the establishment of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier." The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Michael R. Turner, R-Ohio, Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Pete King,  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (S. 851) to "direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an occupational safety and health standard that requires covered employers within the health care and social service industries to develop and implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan." The bill was introduced on March 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Sherrod Brown, D-  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., has introduced legislation (S. 750) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the new markets tax credit. The bill was introduced on March 12 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Roy Blunt at 260 Russell Senate Office Building, Washingto  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 834) to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the national strategy for combating and eliminating tuberculosis. The bill was introduced on March 14. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Sherrod Brown, 713 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2315; or in the state at 200 N. High St., Ste. 614, Columbus, OH 43215;   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 753) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services under Medicare." The bill was introduced on March 12 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Susan M. Coll  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., has introduced legislation (S. 800) to establish a postsecondary student data system. The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tim Scott, R-S.C., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Tim Kaine, D-Va., Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., John Cornyn, R-Texas, Doug Jones, D-Ala., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Pat Roberts, R-Ka  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (S. 846) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to limit certain rolling stock procurements. The bill was introduced on March 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. John Cornyn, 517 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2934; or in the s  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 791) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to provide for clarification regarding the children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program." The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 839) to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Benjamin Cardin, D-Md.   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, has introduced legislation (S. 764) to provide for congressional approval of national emergency declarations. The bill was introduced on March 12 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Thom Tillis, R-N.C., Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., Ron Johnson, R-Wis., Jerry Moran, R-Kan., Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., Ben Sasse, R-Neb., Roy Blunt, R-Mo., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Todd Young, R-Ind., Mitt Romney, R-Utah, T  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 788) to "prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation." The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 46 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Doug Jones, D-Ala., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Maria C  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 840) to "allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families." The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 33 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., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa.  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 789) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to improve the financial aid process for homeless and foster care youth." The bill was introduced on March 13 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. For more information, Sen. Patty Murray, 154 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2621; or in the stat  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 767) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to qualify homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students for purposes of the low income housing tax credit." The bill was introduced on March 13 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Rob Portman, 448 Russell Senate Office Building,Washin  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 833) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "with respect to participant votes on the suspension of benefits under multiemployer plans in critical and declining status." The bill was introduced on March 14 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, and Deb Fischer, R-Neb. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Commit  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has introduced legislation (S. 805) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, "to improve the processing of veterans benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, to limit the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to recover overpayments made by the Department and other amounts owed by veterans to the United States, to improve the due process accorded veterans with respect to such recovery." The bill was introduced on March 14 and has eight co-sp  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 803) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore incentives for investments in qualified improvement property. The bill was introduced on March 14 and has 19 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Doug Jones, D-Ala., Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., John Thune, R-S.D., Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., and Martha McSally, R-Ariz.   more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 768) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans. The bill was introduced on March 13 and has 34 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., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Catherine Cortez Ma  more