WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Justin A. Amash, R-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3403) to "require all bills, resolutions, and other documents of Congress to be created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats." The bill was introduced on June 21 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Tom McClintoc  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Justin A. Amash, R-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3402) to amend chapter 2 of title 1, U.S. Code, to establish the style for amending laws. The bill was introduced on June 21 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alex X. Mooney, R-W.Va., Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Tom McClintock, R-Calif., David B. McKinley, R-W.Va., Ralph Norman, R-S.C.  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3463) to "secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce." The bill was introduced on June 25 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Robert C. Scott, D-Va., Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Adriano   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3552) to amend the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 "to provide notification to relevant law enforcement agencies in the event that a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System determines that a person may not receive a firearm." The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Ro Khanna, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3553) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, U.S. Code, to ensure that all firearms are traceable. The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Max Rose, D-N.Y., Gil Cisneros, D-Calif., Donna Shalala, D-Fla., Katie Hill, D-Calif., Andy Levin, D-Mic  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3554) to "incentivize State reporting systems that allow mental health professionals to submit information on certain individuals deemed dangerous for purposes of prohibiting firearm possession by such individuals." The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Frederica S. Wilson, D-Fla., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Debbie Mucar  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D-Md., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3469) to "direct the Transportation Security Administration to carry out covert testing and risk mitigation improvement of aviation security operations." The bill was introduced on June 25 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., William Clay Jr., D-Mo., Stephen F. Lynch, D-Mass., Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Raja Krishnamoo  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3409) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard. The bill was introduced on June 21 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Sam Graves, R-Mo., Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., and Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Peter A. DeFazio, 2134 Rayburn Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6416; or in the district offices at 125   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3558) to "direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the state of hospital infrastructure in the U.S." The bill was introduced on June 27 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Eliot L. Engel, 2426 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2464; or in the district offic  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3501) to "expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in elections for Federal office." The bill was introduced on June 26 and has 28 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Jackie Speier, D-Calif., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Chellie Pingree  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3559) to "control the export of electronic waste in order to ensure that such waste does not become the source of counterfeit goods that may reenter military and civilian electronics supply chains in the United States." The bill was introduced on June 27 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Paul Cook, R-Calif. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. For more information, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, 1630  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 3563) to "ensure the humane treatment of pregnant women by reinstating the presumption of release and prohibiting shackling, restraining, and other inhumane treatment of pregnant detainees." The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 33 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Veronica  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3532) to "control the export to the People's Republic of China of certain technology and intellectual property important to the national interest of the U.S." The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., Rick Crawford, R-Ark., Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Bill Flores, R-Texas, Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Bob Gibbs, R  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3509) to "improve Federal population surveys by requiring the collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys." The bill was introduced on June 26 and has 82 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Salud O. Carbajal, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3400) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to authorize the enlistment in the Armed Forces of certain aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States and were younger than 15 years of age when they initially entered the United States, but who are otherwise qualified for enlistment, and to provide a mechanism by which such aliens, by reason of their honorable service in the Armed Forces, may be lawfully admitted   more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3423) to amend title 31, U.S. Code, "to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank." The bill was introduced on June 21 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Scott Peters, D-Calif., Anna G. Eshoo, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Doris O.  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3472) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure college for all. The bill was introduced on June 25 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Grace Meng, D-N.Y., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Grace F. Napolitano  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3568) to "direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to award grants to States to implement a tick identification pilot program." The bill was introduced on June 27 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. John Katko, 2457 Ray  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3600) to "require the Secretary of Homeland Security to publish an annual report on the use of deepfake technology." The bill was introduced on June 28 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Pete King, R-N.Y., Stephanie N. Murphy, D-Fla., and Will Hurd, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Derek Kilmer, 1410 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515;  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3446) to establish a National Commission on Fibrotic Diseases. The bill was introduced on June 24 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., William Clay Jr., D-Mo., Andy Levin, D-Mich., and Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio. The legislation was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Commi  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3457) to "direct the Postmaster General to issue a forever stamp honoring the 1969 New York Mets on the 50th Anniversary of their World Series victory." The bill was introduced on June 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., and Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Pete King, 302 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3473) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for an investment tax credit related to the production of electricity from offshore wind." The bill was introduced on June 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Jim Langevin, 2077 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 2  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3464) to "establish a National and Community Service Administration to carry out the national and volunteer service programs, to expand participation in such programs." The bill was introduced on June 25 and has 184 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joseph P. Kennedy III, D-Mass., Seth Moulton, D-Mass., Donna Shalala, D-Fla., Katie Hill, D-Calif., Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., David E. Price, D-N.C., Alma S.  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3570) to prohibit commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy. The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 64 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Karen Bass, D-Calif., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Charlie Crist, D-Fla.,  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3524) to "support the people of Central America and strengthen United States national security by addressing the root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras." The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., TJ Cox, D-Calif., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, Anna G  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3401) "making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019." The bill was introduced on June 21. It was jointly referred to the House Appropriations and Budget committees. For more information, Rep. Nita M. Lowey, 2365 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6506; or in the district offices at 67 N. Main St., Ste.101, New City, NY 10956; 845/639-3485;   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Ben Lujan, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3575) to "establish the Increasing and Mobilizing Partnerships to Achieve Commercialization of Technologies (IMPACT) for Energy Foundation." The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., Daniel Lipinski, D-Ill., Tom Reed, R-N.Y., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Jerry McNerney, D-Calif., Da  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3602) to "direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Harriet Tubman and to place the statue in National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol." The bill was introduced on June 28 and has 10 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Pete King, R-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Md., Brian Higgins,   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3447) to "fully fund the Prevention and Public Health Fund and reaffirm the importance of prevention in the United States healthcare system." The bill was introduced on June 24 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Peter Welch, D-Vt., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Tony Cardenas, D-Calif., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., Robin Kelly, D-Ill.  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3513) to "support educational entities in fully implementing title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education." The bill was introduced on June 26 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Doris O. Matsui, 2311 Rayburn Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-7163; or in the di  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Ben McAdams, D-Utah, has introduced legislation (H.R. 3577) to "authorize the U.S. Postal Service to provide certain nonpostal property, products, and services on behalf of State, local, and tribal governments." The bill was introduced on June 27. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more information, Rep. Ben McAdams, 130 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3011; or in the district office at 9067 S. 1300 W., Ste.   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3578) to "direct the Secretary of Education to establish and carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide comprehensive support services and resources designed to increase transfer and graduation rates at community colleges." The bill was introduced on June 27 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., Nydia M. Velaz  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3579) to "direct the Postmaster General to conduct a study on retrofitting mail collection boxes with narrow mail slots to prevent theft of mail." The bill was introduced on June 27 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Max Rose, D-N.Y., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Sean Patrick Maloney, D-N.Y., Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., and Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee. For more infor  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3448) to forgive outstanding Federal and private student loans. The bill was introduced on June 24 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Del. Eleanor Holmes-Norton, D-D.C. The legislation was jointly referred t  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Scott Peters, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3516) to amend the Fair Housing Act "to prohibit discrimination based on source of income, veteran status, or military status." The bill was introduced on June 26 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., and Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Scott Peters, 2338 Rayburn House Off  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3517) to "direct the Secretary of Defense to review the discharge characterization of former members of the Armed Forces who were discharged by reason of the sexual orientation of the member." The bill was introduced on June 26 and has 100 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Katie Hill, D-Calif., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Chris Pappas, D-N.H., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., Ted Deutch, D-Fla., Dina Titus  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Cedric L. Richmond, D-La., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3497) to extend Federal Pell Grant eligibility of certain short-term programs. The bill was introduced on June 26 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, Andy Levin, D-Mich., Steven Horsford, D-Nev., John Katko, R-N.Y., and Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Cedric L. Richmond, 506 Cannon House Office Building  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Cedric L. Richmond, D-La., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3483) to "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the integration of baseball." The bill was introduced on June 25 and has 109 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Roger Williams, R-Texas, Antonio Delgado, D-N.Y., John Katko, R-N.Y., Michael F. Doyle, D-Pa., TJ Cox, D-Calif., Jim Cooper, D-Tenn., Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., File  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3452) to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act "to ensure that immigration status alone does not disqualify a parent, legal guardian, or relative from being a placement for a foster child, to authorize discretion to a State, county, or other political subdivision of a State to delay filing for termination of parental rights in foster care cases in which an otherwise fit and willing parent   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3451) to protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions. The bill was introduced on June 24. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, 2083 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-1766; or in the district office at 500 Citadel Drive, Ste. 320, Commerce, CA 90040; 323/721-8790.  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3502) to amend the Public Health Service Act and title XI of the Social Security Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing practices. The bill was introduced on June 26 and has 32 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Joseph D. Morelle, D-N.Y., Ami Bera, D-Calif., Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, Donna Shalala, D-Fla., Van Taylor, R-Texas, Phil Roe, R-Tenn., Jim Banks, R-Ind., Brian   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, has introduced legislation (H.R. 3593) to "require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring all new passenger motor vehicles to be equipped with a child safety alert system." The bill was introduced on June 28 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Pete King, R-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. For more information, Rep. Tim Ryan, 1126   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3604) to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act "to require testing of underground sources of drinking water in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations." The bill was introduced on June 28 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., John Sarbanes, D-Md., Joe Neguse, D-Colo., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Betty McCollum, D-Minn., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Ger  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3414) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to provide for the distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis." The bill was introduced on June 21 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Susan W. Brooks, R-Ind., Ann Kuster, D-N.H., and Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees. For more information, Rep. Br  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., has introduced the End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act (H.R. 3460) "to facilitate effective research on and treatment of neglected tropical diseases through coordinated international efforts." The bill was introduced on June 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Karen Bass, D-Calif., Brad Sherman, D-Calif., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., and David N. Cicilline, D-R.I. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3453) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for contributions to the Alzheimer's Research and Caregiving Trust Fund. The bill was introduced on June 24 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Pete King, R-N.Y., Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and Chris Smith, R-N.J. It was jointly referred to the House Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce and Education and Labor committees. For more information, Rep. Thomas R. S  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3590) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to establish a refundable tax credit to increase the take-home pay of American workers and enhance their financial stability." The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas,  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3526) to "authorize certain counter terrorist networks activities of U.S. Customs and Border Protection." The bill was introduced on June 27 and was co-sponsored by Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Homeland Security Committee. For more information, Rep. Lauren Underwood, 1118 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-8203; or in the district office at 40 W310 LaFox Ro  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3540) to "ensure that certain loan programs of the Small Business Administration are made available to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers." The bill was introduced on June 27. It was jointly referred to the House Small Business, Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Judiciary committees. For more information, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, 2302 Rayburn House Office Bui  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3428) to amend the Small Business Act "to give small business contracting credit for certain small businesses located in U.S. territories." The bill was introduced on June 21 and was co-sponsored by Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., Gregorio Sablan, D-M.P., Amata Radewagen, R-A.S., and Micahel San Nicolas, D-Guam. It was referred to the House Small Business Committee. For more information, Rep. Nydia M. Velazq  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3498) to amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act "to prohibit immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word police." The bill was introduced on June 26 and has 22 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. James McGovern, D-Mass., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Jesus Garcia  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3490) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit certain unfair credit practices. The bill was introduced on June 25 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Roger W. Marshall, R-Kan., and Bradley Schneider, D-Ill. 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 offic  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3454) to regulate firearm silencers and firearm mufflers. The bill was introduced on June 24 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-N.J., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., and Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Bonnie Watson-Coleman, 2442 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has introduced legislation (S. 2043) to "provide incentives for hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish alternative sentencing for individuals convicted under the Matthew Shephard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act." The bill was introduced on June 27 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Mark R. Warner, D-Va., Tim Kaine, D-Va., and Kir  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 2000) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act "to remove an institutional bias by making permanent the protection for recipients of home and community-based services against spousal impoverishment." The bill was introduced on June 27 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (S. 2038) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property. The bill was introduced on June 27 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto, 516 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-3542; or  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (S. 2039) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide for the issuance of exempt facility bonds for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure." The bill was introduced on June 27 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto, 516 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez-Masto, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (S. 2041) to "establish the Green Spaces, Green Vehicles Initiative to facilitate the installation of zero- emissions vehicle infrastructure on National Forest System land, National Park System land, and certain related land." The bill was introduced on June 27 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Mazie  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., has introduced legislation (S. 2040) to establish a working group on electric vehicles. The bill was introduced on June 27 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Tina Smith, D-Minn., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. The legislation was referred to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. For more information, Sen  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 2027) to amend title 38, U.S. Code, to expand the scope of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Kamala D.   more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 1995) to "establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing foodborne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to foodborne illness and the chronic health outcomes associated with foodborne illnesses, improving the surveillance of foodborne pathogens (including foodborne pathogens identified as antibiotic resistant), and improving securit  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (S. 2012) to "provide that certain regulatory actions by the Federal Communications Commission shall have no force or effect." The bill was introduced on June 27 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. The legislation was referred to the Senate Com  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 1970) to "secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce." The bill was introduced on June 25 and has 35 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Kirs  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 1964) to "support educational entities in fully implementing title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education." The bill was introduced on June 25 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Margaret Wood Hass  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 2008) to "prohibit, as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, commercial sexual orientation conversion therapy." The bill was introduced on June 27 and has 30 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Richard J. Durbin, D-  more

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 1991) to "direct the Secretary of Defense to review the discharge characterization of former members of the Armed Forces who were discharged by reason of the sexual orientation of the member." The bill was introduced on June 26 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Thomas R. Carpe  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 2047) to "provide for a 2-week extension of the Medicaid community mental health services demonstration program." The bill was introduced on June 27. The full text of the bill is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2047/text. For more information, Sen. Charles E. Schumer, 322 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6542; or in the state at Leo O'Brien   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 1947) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to ensure college for all. The bill was introduced on June 24. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Charles E. Schumer, 322 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6542; or in the state at Leo O'Brien Bldg., Ste. 420, Albany, NY 12207; 518/431-4070; 15 Henry St., Ste. 100 A-F, Binghamton, NY 13901; 607/7  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (S. 2042) 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 June 27 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn. It was referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Charles E. Schumer, 322 Hart Senate Of  more