WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, has introduced legislation (H.R. 9346) to "amend the Federal Ocean Acidification Research And Monitoring Act of 2009 to require the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to collaborate with State and local governments and Indian Tribes on vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, research planning, and similar activities." The bill was introduced on Nov  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Thomas R. Carper, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 5) to "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy." The bill was introduced on Nov. 17 and was co-sponsored by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Thomas R. Carper, 513 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., has introduced legislation (S. 5134) to "establish the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation to promote long-term management of protected and conserved areas." The bill was introduced on Nov. 17 and has six co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., John Boozman, R-Ark., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Richard Burr, R-N.C., and Thom Tillis, R-N.C. The legislation was referred to the Senate   more