U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) last week unveiled two bills that aim to help thwart the opioid epidemic during the ongoing public health crisis. “Suicide, mental illness, and opioid overdoses are on the rise as our nation continues to grapple Read more…
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) on Feb. 11 introduced bipartisan legislation that would make America’s craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, and other small beverage producers eligible for a larger maximum loan amount in the Second Draw Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “With Read more…
U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) recently introduced three bipartisan bills to increase access to mental healthcare and substance use disorder support services to Americans during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “In central New York, we’re seeing the ongoing pandemic contribute to Read more…
Bipartisan legislation offered last week by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) would help prevent common scams against America’s senior citizens, such as sweepstakes and charity schemes, deceptive investment plans, and internet fraud. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, scams Read more…
The same work-life options and overtime benefits flexibility available to United States government employees would be available to private-sector workers under legislation proposed by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV). The Working Families Flexibility Act, S. 247, which Sen. Capito Read more…
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) and seven of his Republican colleagues earlier this month requested that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final rule on the importation of sheep, goats, and certain other ruminants be withdrawn until its impact on Read more…
U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers recently called for a non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) assessment of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Solid Start program. “We believe the Solid Start program will Read more…
U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-AR) on Feb. 11 proposed a bipartisan resolution requesting that the Egyptian government take additional action to promote religious tolerance and end religious discrimination against Egypt’s Coptic Christians. “Those attacking Coptic Christians rarely face punishment, and Read more…
U.S. Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC) on Feb. 11 introduced a bipartisan bill that would require the administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish a program encouraging small business concerns to make business succession plans. “Small businesses are the Read more…
Over $2 billion in federal economic support would be provided during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for organizations that promote and host tourism, travel and other special events under bipartisan legislation proposed by U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO). “As co-chair of Read more…