WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Anthony G. Brown, D-Md. has introduced legislation (H.R. 3173) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to require that institutions hosting a unit of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps provide instruction in STEM fields." The bill was introduced on June 10 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Anthony G. Brown, 1323 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 2  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3261) to "direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a Smart Technology Traffic Signals Grant Program." The bill was introduced on June 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., and David Schweikert, R-Ariz. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Tony Cardenas, 2438 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3294) to "permit legally married same-sex couples to amend their filing status for tax returns outside the statute of limitations." The bill was introduced on June 14 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Jimmy Gomez, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, Terri A  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif. has introduced legislation (H.R. 3222) to "provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the proposed rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds." The bill was introduced on June 12 and has 38 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., David E. Price, D-N.C., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Chellie Pingre  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3252) to "impose sanctions on foreign persons responsible for violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex (LGBTI) individuals." The bill was introduced on June 13 and has 52 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Sal  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3230) to "combat the spread of disinformation through restrictions on deep-fake video alteration technology." The bill was introduced on June 12. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary, Energy and Commerce and Homeland Security committees. For more information, Rep. Yvette Clarke, 2058 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6231; or in the district office at 222 Lenox Road, Ste. 1-  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3264) to "direct the Federal Communications Commission to initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams." The bill was introduced on June 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jeff Van Drew, D-N.J., Harley Rouda, D-Calif., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., and Tim Walberg, R-Mich. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Yvette Clarke, 2  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3231) to "authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to provide grants to veterans service organizations for upgrading local chapter facilities, including technology at such facilities, in rural areas." The bill was introduced on June 12 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Chris Collins,  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3232) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to include certain individuals who work on farms or ranches as individuals who are employed in public service jobs for purposes of eligibility for loan forgiveness under the Federal Direct Loan program." The bill was introduced on June 12 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Glenn W. Thompson, R-Pa., Josh Harder, D-Calif., Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., Peter  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3250) to "require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the sites associated with the life and legacy of the noted American philanthropist and business executive Julius Rosenwald, with a special focus on the Rosenwald Schools." The bill was introduced on June 13 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., John Lewis, D-Ga., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Henr  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3254) to "require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a discretionary grant program for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects." The bill was introduced on June 13. It was jointly referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce committees. For more information, Rep. Antonio Delgado, 1007 Longworth House Office Building, Washingto  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3265) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, U.S. Code, "to prohibit the distribution of 3D printer plans for the printing of firearms." The bill was introduced on June 13 and has 36 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Katherine M. Clark, D-Mass., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Danny K. Davis  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3293) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, "to permit the installation of pulsating light systems for high mounted stop lamps." The bill was introduced on June 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. John Moolenaar, R-Mich., and David Trone, D-Md. It was jointly referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce committees. For more information, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, 2426 Rayburn House Office Bui  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3194) to "provide financial lending mechanisms to assist North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies in modernizing their military forces." The bill was introduced on June 11 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2464; or in the di  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3190) to "authorize humanitarian assistance and impose sanctions with respect to human rights abuses in Burma." The bill was introduced on June 11and was co-sponsored by Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio. It was jointly referred to the House Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Judiciary, Financial Services and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washin  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, has introduced legislation (H.R. 3181) to "direct the Secretary of Defense to enter into a contract with an eligible institution to carry out research and education activities relating to military painting." The bill was introduced on June 10 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., David Loebsack, D-Iowa, Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, and Paul Tonko, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Abb  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 3268) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to allow the Secretary of Education to create a pilot program to award College in High School Pell Grants." The bill was introduced on June 13 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., and Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committe  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3166) to "direct the Secretary of Defense to modernize certain forms and surveys of the Department of Defense." The bill was introduced on June 10 and has 42 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., Maxine Water  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3199) to amend title 35, U.S. Code, to prevent double patenting. The bill was introduced on June 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Doug Collins, R-Ga., Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, D-Fla., and Ben Cline, R-Va. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, 2433 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5936; or in the district offices at 445 Neptune   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Andrew Kim, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3191) to "expand eligibility for the My Career Advancement Account program of the Department of Defense to certain military spouses." The bill was introduced on June 11 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Andrew Kim, 1516 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-476  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. David Loebsack, D-Iowa, has introduced legislation (H.R. 3278) to amend the Communications Act of 1934 "to provide for the establishment of a program to expand access to broadband." The bill was introduced on June 13 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ben Lujan, D-N.M., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., Tom O'Halleran, D-Ariz., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3295) to "study and facilitate the abatement and removal of environmental hazards in homes rehabilitated with community participation." The bill was introduced on June 14 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., John Katko, R-N.Y., Denny Heck, D-Wash., and Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pa. The legislation was   more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3279) to "require the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish a Diversity Advisory Group to study and make recommendations on strategies to increase gender, racial, and ethnic diversity among the members of the board of directors of issuers, to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require issuers to make disclosures to shareholders with respect to gender, racial, and ethnic diversity." The b  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3280) to provide a requirement to improve data collection efforts. The bill was introduced on June 13 and has 71 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ami Bera, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Bonni  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Donald A. McEachin, R-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3281) to prohibit deceptive practices in Federal elections. The bill was introduced on June 13 and has 56 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Susan Wild, D-Pa., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Harley Rouda, D-Calif., Sheila Jackson Lee, D  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3282) to "authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish a prize competition for the research, development, or commercialization of technology that would reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere, including by capturing carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere." The bill was introduced on June 13 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Gil Cisnero  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, has introduced legislation (H.R. 3212) to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 "to include in the Annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices a section on conflict-related sexual and gender- based violence, to amend the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to authorize the President to impose economic sanctions and a visa ban on the leader of an organization that commits sexual or gender-based violence." The bill was int  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass.has introduced legislation (H.R. 3296) to "require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives." The bill was introduced on June 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., Katie Hill, D-Calif., Ami Bera, D-Calif., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor and Ways and Means committ  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3284) to "require the Attorney General to study whether an individual's history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting." The bill was introduced on June 13 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., Susan Wild, D-Pa., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y.,  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3239) to "require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform an initial health screening on detainees" The bill was introduced on June 12 and has 112 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., Ben Lujan, D-N.M., Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Grace F. Napolitano, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3214) to "repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings." The bill was introduced on June 11 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, D-Fla., Jason Crow, D-Colo., Dwight Evans, D-Pa., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Stephen F. Lynch, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3262) to amend title 23, U.S. Code, "to compel States to require illuminated signs and other measures on ride-hailing vehicles, to prohibit the sale of such signs, to require ride-hailing companies to implement an electronic access system on ride-hailing vehicles, and to be known as Sami's Law." The bill was introduced on June 13 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the   more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3289) to amend the Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992. The bill was introduced on June 13 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Scott Perry, R-Pa., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., and Ted Yoho, R-Fla. The legislation was jointly referred to the House Foreign Affairs, Judiciary and Financial Services committees. For more information, Rep.  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3241) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "to authorize admission of Canadian retirees as long-term visitors for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act." The bill was introduced on June 12 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Fla. It was jointly referred to the House Judiciary and Ways and Means committees. For more information, Rep. Elise Stefanik, 318 Cannon House Office Build  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y. has introduced legislation (H.R. 3187) to amend section 502 of title 40, U.S. Code, "to allow State and local governments to purchase from the Federal supply schedule." The bill was introduced on June 10 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi, 214 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3335; or in the distric  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3197) to "establish a minimum salary threshold for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees exempt from Federal overtime compensation requirements, and automatically update such threshold every 3 years." The bill was introduced on June 11 and has 46 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Debbi  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Jeff Van Drew, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3195) to amend title 54, U.S. Code, "to provide permanent, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund." The bill was introduced on June 11 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Debra Haaland, D-N.M., TJ Cox, D-Calif., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., John Katko, R-N.Y., Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., a  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3242) to amend the charter of the Export Import Bank of the United to States to create a new office within the Bank. The bill was introduced on June 12 and was co-sponsored by Del. Micahel San Nicolas, D-Guam. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, 2302 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2361; or in the district of  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3255) to amend the Communications Act of 1934 "to establish a Telecommunications Workforce Development Advisory Council within the Federal Communications Commission." The bill was introduced on June 13 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Education and Labor committees. For more information, Rep. Tim Walberg, 2266 Rayburn House Office Bui  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (S. 1786) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 "to establish a minimum salary threshold for bona fide executive, administrative, and professional employees exempt from Federal overtime compensation requirements, and automatically update such threshold every 3 years." The bill was introduced on June 11 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Tammy Baldw  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 1755) to "ensure that older adults and individuals with disabilities are prepared for disasters." The bill was introduced on June 10 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, Doug Jones, D-Ala., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. The legislati  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 1754) to "provide Medicaid assistance to individuals and families affected by a disaster or emergency." The bill was introduced on June 10 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Robert Casey Jr., 393 Russell Senate Office Building, Wash  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (S. 1826) to "modify the penalties for violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1993." The bill was introduced on June 13 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto, 516 Hart Senate Office Buildin  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1837) to "require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a discretionary grant program for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects." The bill was introduced on June 13. It was referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. For more information, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, 478 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-4451; or in th  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1789) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to reform procedures for determinations on disposition of charges and the convening of courts-martial for certain offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice." The bill was introduced on June 11 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Michael Bennet,  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1820) 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 June 12 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz. It was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more infor  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1791) to "prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), and marital status in the administration and provision of child welfare services, to improve safety, well- being, and permanency for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning foster youth." The bill was introduced on June 11 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. R  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 1795) to ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers. The bill was introduced on June 12 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Christopher S. Murphy, D-Conn., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Robert Menendez, D-N.J., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Jack Reed, D-R  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (S. 1845) to "enable borrowers of Federal student loans to refinance those loans at interest rates that are equivalent to the interest rates at which the Federal Government provides loans to banks through the discount window operated by the Federal Reserve System." The bill was introduced on June 13 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. It was referred to the Senate Health, E  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 184) to "require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives." The bill was introduced on June 13 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Richard Blumenthal, D-Con  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., has introduced legislation (S. 1773) to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act "to make improvements to the treatment of the United States territories under the Medicare and Medicaid programs." The bill was introduced on June 11 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mas  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (S. 1801) to ensure medications are affordable. The bill was introduced on June 12 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Tom Udall, D-N.M., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Margaret Wood Hassan, D-N.H., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Ri  more