News by subject: LEG

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) applauds efforts of Congressional leaders to protect the Orphan Drug Act (ODA) and ensure proper incentives are in place to continue to foster robust rare disease drug development. Last week,...

CME Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Terry Duffy will appear at a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee on Thursday, May 12 to review an FTX proposal to launch an altered clearing model that could inject significant systemic risk into...

A new coalition of groups and former officials are urging Republican leaders to commit to putting a robust border security bill on the floor of both chambers once the 118th Congress begins....

Canadians deserve to feel safe in their communities, and the Government of Canada is taking action to protect them from gun violence. From banning assault-style firearms to strengthening protections at our borders, the government is engaged in a wide...

The Teamsters strongly endorse a House resolution set for a vote today that would recognize congressional workers' right to organize, finishing a process the chamber began more than a quarter-century ago when lawmakers passed the Congressional...

US Cyber Gamestm led by Katzcy® in cooperation with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is excited to announce the launch of US Cyber Games Season II...

Today, Maine's rare disease community celebrated the passage of Legislative Document 972 (LD 972), which officially establishes a Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) in Maine. The RDAC will advise the Maine Legislature and other state departments...

The leak of the draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which would overrule both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, has triggered a meltdown of epic proportions on the pro-abortion side. First, it is important to...

The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of working closely with our provincial and territorial partners to achieve mutual goals to improve the lives of all Canadians. Today, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney...

Three major medical associations are encouraged by the federal government's request for a "hold" on its appeal of a Texas federal court ruling vacating parts of the independent dispute resolution (IDR) process in the Surprise Billing Interim Final...

Leaders and members of the Emergency Nurses Association and American College of Emergency Physicians called on Congress Wednesday to pass legislation aimed at reducing violence against health care workers....

United to Safeguard America from Illegal Trade (USA-IT) today applauded the introduction of the bipartisan Senate Resolution 610 urging Congress to step up efforts to combat illegal trade, international criminal organizations and trade-based money...

Three former U.S. Transportation Secretaries and a number of influential labor unions, progressive organizations and businesses have signed a letter urging State Senate and Assembly leaders to approve $4.2 billion in bond funding for the California...

Leaders and members of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) called on Congress Wednesday to pass legislation aimed at reducing violence against health care workers....

Note: All times local Ottawa, Ontario Private meetings. 2:00 p.m.    The Deputy Prime Minister will attend Question Period. 4:00 p.m.    (Approximate time) The Deputy Prime Minister will speak in the House of Commons debate on the Budget...

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), as partners in the No Silence on ED Violence campaign, will bring leaders and members together on Capitol Hill to speak out against the continued attacks...

During a tribute held in the community of Pakuashipi in the Côte-Nord region to the courage of the families of Indigenous children who went missing or died,  Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs Ian Lafrenière noted the submission of the first...

EdTechnologyFunds is pleased to announce that our E-rate Documentation Management and Compliance Software, ErateSync, has been named an "Administrative Solution" Finalist in the 2022 EdTech Cool Tool Awards.  ErateSync combines an automated...

The California families harmed by medical negligence who launched the Patients for Fairness coalition (http://www.patientsforfairness.org) responded favorably to news of a potential legislative deal to raise the 47 year old cap on medical malpractice...

The Vinyl Institute signed a letter to Congress with 207 companies and industry groups supporting...

With gas prices sky-high, legislation requiring California oil refiners to disclose once a month the price they pay for crude oil and the profit margins they make on the gasoline they refine and sell moved out of the California Senate Energy...

In response to a request for public input on how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should apply the public charge ground of inadmissibility, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) submitted a comment yesterday....

Ethics legislation to shine a light on insurance industry influence over decision-making at the Department of Insurance was killed by the Assembly Insurance Committee today when members refused to give the bill a vote. AB 2323 (Levine) would have...

A big chunk of US senators seem to prefer having at least three children, according to a new research by the toy company Premium Joy. The research data revealed that 44% of senators have three or more kids while only 22%...

RedMane Technology LLC, a Chicago-based software solutions and systems integration company, announced that the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) selected RedMane to design, develop, implement,...

The California Assembly Transportation Committee passed a landmark ZEV incentive reform bill, AB 2816, by a bipartisan 6-2 vote on Monday. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), directs the California Air Resources Board...

The DC Project, Women for Gun Rights, a nationwide grassroots organization of women dedicated to safeguarding the Second Amendment, today released a new video titled, We're on Offense Now. The educational video explains the truth about the...

Following two years of virtual events, teams will have the opportunity to compete in person at the 2022 NASA Student Launch rocketry competition....

The American Kennel Club® (AKC), world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, has joined with the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and the Animal Health Institute (AHI) in making a joint public statement...

Alabama patients now have increased access to safe, affordable care with the signing today of HB 268 by Governor Kay Ivey. The law provides that, in addition to physicians and dentists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) may provide...

A new study1 from Nationwide finds that Americans overwhelmingly support new laws to curb distracted driving. As part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Nationwide is renewing its call for all 50 states to enact hands free-primary enforcement...

Following a legislative session with a fourth consecutive balanced budget, funding for Illinois youth, and economic relief for Illinois families, House Democrats are also celebrating a strong quarter of fundraising in which they are poised to...

OPSEU/SEFPO President JP Hornick is expressing deep concern over the passage of Bill 106, the Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness Act, 2022, saying it has troubling implications for collective bargaining and pay equity. "Parts of this bill circumvent...

Assemblyman James Ramos (D-Highland) joined with servicemembers and veterans on Friday, April 8, in Redlands, Calif., to rally support for his bill, AB 1623, which would provide state tax exemptions for retired members of the uniformed services at...

This week, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), along with 90 other patient organizations sent letters to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and Congressional leaders urging them to seize opportunities before...

For the first time this year, Arab Heritage Month could be federally recognized every April. On February 7, 2022, MP David McGuinty introduced Bill C-232 - An Act respecting Arab Heritage Month. The Canadian Arab Institute (CAI) and our community...

The Black Women's Leadership Collective, a coalition of 12 national Black women's organizations, networks and leaders, issued the following statement on the bipartisan Senate confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as an Associate Justice of the...

BuildOUT California is happy to announce that the California Public Utilities (CPUC) today, by unanimous vote, approved a historic measure that will set an aspirational goal of 1.5% for the inclusion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and...

Family Research Council today released an updated map and research showing the status of abortion laws in the states across the nation. The Mississippi abortion case before the Supreme Court could lead to an overturning of Roe v. Wade which would...

This week, nine Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives sitting on seven different committees sent a letter to the Biden administration raising concerns about the Executive Order on Promoting Access to...

In the final week of Women's History Month, Democrats in the Illinois House took a stand for women across the state with the passage of House Bill 1464? codifying the state's unwavering support for access to reproductive health and a woman's right to...

The provincial government released new housing legislation entitled the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022. This is a very encouraging announcement for accelerating the construction of critically needed new housing supply in Ontario. R-Hauz, a real...

Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and Heartland Alliance: House Bill 4423 passed unanimously out of the Illinois House of Representatives last week and now moves to the Illinois Senate, where legislators have the opportunity to pass it and ensure...

Napa, California has become the most recent county to allow for adult recreational cannabis consumption according to a new ordinance put in place. The new ordinance allows current medicinal dispensaries to apply for expanded permits and change their...

The Conference Board brought together three individuals who played leading roles in the development and passage of groundbreaking federal #MeToo legislation: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO), and Gretchen Carlson,...

The head of the nation's largest veterans organization is calling on the Senate to pass legislation to provide needed assistance for veterans inflicted with illnesses associated with exposure to burn pits and other toxins related to military service....

Eco Innovation Group, Inc. ("ECOX" or the "Company"), an innovative company developing new green energy solutions, is pleased to update current and prospective shareholders as the Company's supercritical Glycerin Extraction Technology ("GET"), an...

Family Research Council Action (FRC Action) announced today its "True Blue" award winners for the Second Session of the 116th Congress and the First Session of the 117th Congress. The annual award recognizes the members of Congress who displayed...

TIAA issued the following statement from Thasunda Brown Duckett, president and CEO, upon U.S. House passage of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 ("SSRA"):...

Puration, Inc. (USOTC: PURA) management today highlighted the potential benefits to the company in the event marijuana were legalized federally.  The House is expected to vote this week on legalization: House poised to pass bill legalizing...