WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., has introduced legislation (H.R. 5615) to "establish a grant program to assist retail power providers with the establishment and operation of energy conservation programs using targeted residential tree-planting." The bill was introduced on Jan. 15 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John Sarbanes, D-Md., Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., Debra Haaland, D-N.M., Jared Huffman, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., and Lisa Blunt Ro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Md., has introduced legislation (H.R. 5620) to "provide for a Federal partnership to ensure educational equity and quality." The bill was introduced on Jan. 15 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and John Sarbanes, D-Md. It was referred to the House Education and Labor Committee. For more information, Rep. David Trone, 1213 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2721; or in the district offices at One Washingtoni  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 5628) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act "to modify certain allotments under that Act." The bill was introduced on Jan. 16 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Anthony G. Brown, D-Md. It was referred to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. For more information, Rep. Michael Waltz, 216 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2706; or in the district offices at 120 S. F  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (S. 3190) to "authorize dedicated domestic terrorism offices within the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and require the Federal Government to take steps to prevent domestic terrorism." The bill was introduced on Jan. 14 and has 15 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 3197) to "revoke or deny visas to Chinese officials involved in the formulation or execution of a policy that prevents innocent U.S. citizens from leaving China." The bill was introduced on Jan. 15 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., has introduced legislation (S. 3198) to "authorize a pilot program to expand and intensify surveillance of self-harm in partnership with State and local public health departments, to establish a grant program to provide self-harm and suicide prevention services in hospital emergency departments." The bill was introduced on Jan. 15 and was co-sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy, R-La. It was referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Co  more