WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4334) to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2020 through 2024. The bill was introduced on Sept. 16 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Susie Lee, D-Nev., James Comer, R-Ky., Susan Wild, D-Pa., and Dusty Johnson, R-S.D. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, 2131 Rayburn House O  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4400) to amend the Public Health Service Act "to provide for an internet website to provide educational materials for health care providers, patients, and caregivers, regarding the meaning of the terms, and the standards for review and licensing of, biological products." The bill was introduced on Sept. 19 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commer  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4439) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act "to make permanent the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue priority review vouchers to encourage treatments for rare pediatric diseases." The bill was introduced on Sept. 20 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, Jackie Speier, D-Calif., Mike Kelly, R-Pa., Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., Gus   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Chris Collins, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4441) to amend titles 49 and 10, U.S. Code, "to provide for the authority of the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border protection with respect to national security determinations concerning wind turbines proposed to be constructed in the United States in bodies of water that border Canada." The bill was introduced on Sept. 20. It was jointly referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Armed Se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4386) to amend title II of the Social Security Act "to eliminate the Medicare and disability insurance benefits waiting periods for disabled individuals." The bill was introduced on Sept. 18 and has 33 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Judy Chu, D-Calif., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn.,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4387) to establish Growth Accelerator Fund Competition within the Small Business Administration. The bill was introduced on Sept. 18 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Troy Balderson, R-Ohio. It was referred to the House Small Business Committee. For more information, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, 1630 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4365; or in the district offices at Harlem State Offic  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4429) to "ensure that a fair percentage of Federal cancer research funds are dedicated to pediatric cancer research." The bill was introduced on Sept. 20 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Stephanie N. Murphy, D-Fla., Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., and Mike Kelly, R-Pa. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4374) to amend title 49, U.S. Code, to require air carriers to disclose information on aircraft maintenance. The bill was introduced on Sept. 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., and Gil Cisneros, D-Calif. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. John Garamendi, 2368 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-1880;  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4416) to "authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to award grants to eligible entities to evaluate and reduce lead-based paint hazards, lead in drinking water hazards, and lead in soil hazards in pre-1978 residential real properties." The bill was introduced on Sept. 19 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., Eliot L. Engel, D-N.  more

Washington, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., has introduced legislation (.R. 4348) to "terminate certain rules issued by the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Commerce relating to endangered and threatened species." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-  more

Washington, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4341) to "assist in the conservation of critically endangered species in foreign countries." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and has 12 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Jeff Van Drew, D-N.J., Pete King, R-N.Y., Susan Wild, D-Pa., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Don S. Beyer, D-Va., Alan Lowenthal, D-Calif., Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Stev  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Texas has introduced legislation (H.R. 4339) to eliminate racial profiling by law enforcement. The bill was introduced on Sept. 16 and has 55 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Ga., Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Judy Chu, D-Calif., David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., Yvette Clarke, D-  more

Washington, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4340) to "assist in the conservation of highly endangered amphibian species in foreign countries." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Natural Resources 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 Ave., 1st fl.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4408) to amend section 242 of title 18, U.S. Code, "to forbid the use of chokeholds by persons subject to that provision's prohibitions." The bill was introduced on Sept. 19 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Karen Bass, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Robin Kelly, D-Ill., John Lewis, D-Ga., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Jose E.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4358) to "direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit to Congress a report on preliminary damage assessment and to establish damage assessment teams in the Federal Emergency Management Agency." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Joe Cunningham, D-S.C. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4359) to "provide that a Federal law enforcement officer may not use deadly force or less lethal force unless such force is necessary, to encourage States to adopt similar laws or policies." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and has 22 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. William Clay Jr., D-Mo., Bobby L. Rush, D-Ill., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Jamie Raskin, D-Md., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Yvette Clarke,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4389) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 "to provide additional amounts of loan forgiveness to teachers of English learners." The bill was introduced on Sept. 18 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., and Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. Jim Langevin, 2077 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515;  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4420) to amend subpart 1 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act "to ensure that mental health screenings and assessments are provided to children and youth upon entry into foster care." The bill was introduced on Sept. 19 and has 13 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Karen Bass, D-Calif., Jim Langevin, D-R.I., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Grace F. Napolitano, D-Calif., Frederica S. Wilson, D-  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4378) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2020. The bill was introduced on Sept. 18. 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; 222 Mamaroneck Ave., Ste. 312, White  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Ben Lujan, D-N.M., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4390) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act "by striking marijuana use, possession, and distribution as grounds of inadmissibility and removal." The bill was introduced on Sept. 18 and has 21 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., To  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4362) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to provide an exception from certain reporting requirements with respect to the foreign accounts of individuals who live abroad." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, 2308 Rayburn House Office Building, Washi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4335) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 "to require the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue rules that prohibit officers and directors of certain companies from trading securities in anticipation of a current report." The bill was introduced on Sept. 16. It was referred to the House Financial Services Committee. For more information, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, 2308 Rayburn House Office Bu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4363) to "establish a commission to study how Federal laws and policies affect United States citizens living in foreign countries." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Don S. Beyer, D-Va. It was jointly referred to the House Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Judiciary, Administration and Energy and Commerce committees. For more information, Rep. Carolyn  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. David B. McKinley, R-W.Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4377) to extend the authorization for the Wheeling National Heritage Area. The bill was introduced on Sept. 18 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Paul Tonko, D-N.Y. It was referred to the House Natural Resources Committee. For more information, Rep. David B. McKinley, 2239 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-4172; or in the district offices at 709 Beechurst Ave., Ste. 29, Morgantown, WV  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Cedric L. Richmond, D-La., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4432) to "require the Department of Homeland Security to prepare a terrorism threat assessment relating to unmanned aircraft systems." The bill was introduced on Sept. 20 and was co-sponsored by Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y. It was referred to the House Homeland Security Committee. For more information, Rep. Cedric L. Richmond, 506 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6636; or in the distr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4425) to "increase the taxes on certain tobacco products, to prohibit the flavoring of certain tobacco products." The bill was introduced on Sept. 19 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Pete King, R-N.Y., Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Jimmy Panetta, D-Calif., Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., and David N. Cicilline, D-R.I. It was jointly referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees. For more informa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4394) to "prohibit Federal funds from being used to violate the terms of the Flores settlement agreement." The bill was introduced on Sept. 18 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y., Eliot L. Engel, D-N.Y., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, D-Fla., Jose E. Serrano, D-N.Y., J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, Jesus Ga  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo.. has introduced legislation (S. 2505) to "provide that Executive Order 13783 and certain rules shall have no force or effect." The bill was introduced on Sept. 18 and has 20 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tom Udall, D-N.M., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Catherine Cortez Mas  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (S. 2512) to "prohibit a court from awarding damages based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or actual or perceived sexual orientation." The bill was introduced on Sept. 19 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Cory Booker, 717 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington DC, 20510; 202/224-3224; or in the state at One Gate  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pa., has introduced legislation (S. 2501) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve the child and adult care food program. The bill was introduced on Sept. 18 and has 18 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Patty Murray, D-Wash., Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Jack Reed, D-R.I., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, has introduced legislation (S. 2482) The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and has 27 co-sponsors. Co-sponosors include Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Benjamin Cardin, D-Md., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Chris Van H  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (S. 2485) to "prohibit Federal agencies from using Government funds to pay for expenses at lodging establishments that are owned by or employ certain public officials or their relatives." The bill was introduced on Sept. 17 and has 35 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Tom Udall, D-N.M., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Michael Bennet, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, B  more