WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3840) to "establish a consortia of universities to advise the Secretary of Defense on cybersecurity matters." The bill was introduced on July 18. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Dusty Johnson, 1508 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2801; or in the district offices at 304 6th Ave. S.E., Aberdeen, SD 57401; 2525 W. Main St., Ste. 310,   more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Harley Rouda, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 3820) to amend the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 1998 "to direct the Office of National Drug Control Policy to publish a list of drug control grant program." The bill was introduced on July 18 and has eight co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., David Trone, D-Md., Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., Ben McAdams, D-Utah, Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., Lori Trahan, D-Mass., Pete  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 2189) to amend the Small Business Act "to waive the guarantee fee for veterans and spouses of veterans for the Export Working Capital, International Trade, and Export Express programs." The bill was introduced on July 18 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D. It was referred to the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. For more information, Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, 730 Hart Senate Offic  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., has introduced legislation (S. 2156) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for S corporation reform. The bill was introduced on July 18 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., and Pat Roberts, R-Kan. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. John Thune, 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2321; or in the state at 246 Founders Park Drive, Ste. 102, Rapid   more