WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9177) to "combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces." The bill was introduced on Oct. 14 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Susie Lee, D-Nev. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Ken Buck, 2455 Rayburn Ho  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9179) to "enhance the Federal Government's planning and preparation for extreme weather and the Federal Government's dissemination of best practices to respond to extreme weather, thereby increasing resilience, improving regional coordination, and mitigating the financial risk to the Federal Government from such extreme weather." The bill was introduced on Oct. 14 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9197) to "prohibit the use of Federal funds to develop, implement, facilitate, or fund any sexually-oriented program, event, or literature for children under the age of 10." The bill was introduced on Oct. 18 and has 32 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Bob Good, R-Va., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Jeff Duncan, R-S.C., Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, has introduced legislation (H.R. 9199) to "amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, to modify requirements under that Act relating to exemptions." The bill was introduced on Oct. 18 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. August Pfluger, 1531 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-3605; or in district offices at  more