WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6637) to improve the health of minority individuals. The bill was introduced on April 28 and has 79 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Judy Chu, D-Calif., Cedric L. Richmond, D-La., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Filemon Vela, D-Texas, Juan C. Vargas, D-Calif., Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., Darren Soto, D-Fla., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Brian Higgins, D-N  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6641) to establish the Commission on the Strategic National Stockpile. The bill was introduced on April 28 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Van Taylor, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Joseph Neguse, 1419 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-2161; or in the district office at 1220 S. College Ave., Ste. 100-A, Fort Collins, CO 80  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6643) to "allow tax credits to Federal, State, and local governments for required paid sick leave and required paid family and medical leave." The bill was introduced on April 28 and has 108 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. John Katko, R-N.Y., TJ Cox, D-Calif., Pete King, R-N.Y., Diana DeGette, D-Colo., Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Harley Rouda, D-Calif., Barbara Lee, D-Calif.,   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jennifer Wexton, D-Va., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6633) to "require the Attorney General to issue guidance to law enforcement agencies as they respond to increased levels of domestic violence during the COVID-19 public health emergency." The bill was introduced on April 28 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., Raul M. Grijalva, D-Ariz., Bennie G. Thompson, D-Miss., Alcee L. Hastings, D-Fla.,  more