WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 1823) to "provide opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, to first responders for personal use." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., Phil Roe, R-Tenn., Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Jody Hice, R-Ga., Michael Guest, R-Miss., Ted Budd, R-N.C., Ron Wright, R-Texas, and Glenn R. Grothman, R-Wis.  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1847) to "require congressional notification for certain changes in status of inspectors general." The bill was introduced on March 21 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Ted Lieu, 403 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3976; or in the district offices at 5055 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 310, Los An  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 1830) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor." The bill was introduced on March 18 and has 166 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Paul Cook, R-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y.  more