WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6774) to "require the Director of National Intelligence to seek to determine if the Government of Iran has used certain funds received by reason of sanctions relief pursuant to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or cash payments conveyed by the United States in early 2016 to sponsor foreign terrorist organizations, facilitate illicit narcotics activities, or conduct military operations in Syria." The bill wa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mike Bishop, R-Mich., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6734) to amend title 10, U.S. Code, "to require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans." The bill was introduced on Sept. 7 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Timothy Walz, D-Minn., and Sam Johnson, R-Texas. It was referred to the House Armed Services Committee. For more information, Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner, 2449 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5101; or in the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6756) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote new business innovation. The bill was introduced on Sept. 10 and has 23 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, Sam Johnson, R-Texas, Devin Nunes, R-Calif., David G. Reichert, R-Wash., Peter J. Roskam, R-Ill., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, Diane Black, R-Tenn., Tom Re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6733) to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and title XVIII of the Social Security Act "to prohibit group health plans, health insurance issuers, prescription drug plan sponsors, and Medicare Advantage organizations from limiting certain information on drug prices." The bill was introduced on Sept. 7 and has nine co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Ill., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6760) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small businesses." The bill was introduced on Sept. 10 and has 26 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Mark Walker, R-N.C., Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, Sam Johnson, R-Texas, Devin Nunes, R-Calif., David G. Reichert, R-Wash., Peter J. Roskam,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6787) to "provide for reforming agencies of the Federal Government to improve efficiency and effectiveness." The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., and Paul Mitchell, R-Mich. It was jointly referred to the House Oversight and Government Reform and Rules committees. For more information, Rep. Jody Hice, 1516 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/2  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, has introduced a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 139) "providing for the designation of a Freedom to Choose their Destiny for the Nations of Eastern Europe and Eurasia Week." The resolution was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Reps. Andy Harris, R-Md., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., and Sander M. Levin, D-Mich. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The full text of the resolution is available from https://www.congress.gov  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 6757) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement and family savings. The bill was introduced on Sept. 10 and has 24 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Kevin P. Brady, R-Texas, Sam Johnson, R-Texas, Devin Nunes, R-Calif., David G. Reichert, R-Wash., Peter J. Roskam, R-Ill., Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., Adrian Smith, R-Neb., Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., Kenny Marchant, R-Texas, D  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Sander M. Levin, D-Mich., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1057) "calling on Burma's civilian leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon that nation's Rohingya population." The resolution was introduced on Sept. 7. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The full text of the resolution is available from https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/1057/text. For more informat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., has introduced legislation (S. 3436) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 "to provide for greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans." The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Amy Klobu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., has introduced legislation (S. 3437) to "establish a Federal rotational cyber workforce program for the Federal cyber workforce." The bill was introduced on Sept. 12 and was co-sponsored by Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. It was referred to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. For more information, Sen. Gary Peters, 724 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-6221; or in the state at Sen. Patrick V. McNa  more