News by subject: LEG

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) applauds the legislative action taken by Governor John Carney and the Delaware General Assembly to ensure Delawareans have unimpeded access to high-quality health care, delivered by the...

Below is a statement by Joan Claybrook, former Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Chair of Citizens for Reliable and Safety Highways (CRASH), on critical highway and vehicle safety deficiencies in the bipartisan...

In a letter, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) is calling on Congress to act quickly to provide permanent protection and a path to citizenship for all Dreamers who have lived in America since they were children and are building their...

The Pan-Canadian Abolitionist Feminist Advocates/Alliées féministes abolitionistes pancanadiennes (PAFA) was formed in February 2021 and includes groups from British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. Members of PAFA have...

The following is the NASA statement in response to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) decision released Friday on the human landing system protest:...

Earlier this month Shamsh Hadi, CEO of ZorroSign, Inc. ? a technology company based in Phoenix, AZ ? submitted testimony to a Congressional panel examining digital identity and privacy issues. "The thoughtful and intentional employment of blockchain...

The following is a statement from Teamsters Airline Division Capt. David Bourne regarding the U.S. House of Representatives' inclusion of HR 3095, the Fair and Open Skies Act, as an amendment to the House Appropriations Bill....

Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly's statement on removal of the Hyde Amendment from funding legislation: "The Knights of Columbus is...

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) and YWCA Canada have their #BlockHate campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the pitfalls of ignoring hate speech and racism perpetrated online. The launch of the latest video, coincides with a...

Securus Technologies announced today that it would support the Federal Communications Commission's new order imposing interim rate caps and other requirements on telephone service for incarcerated individuals, foregoing appeal or opposition in favor...

The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met virtually today to discuss the future of immigration in Canada as the country looks towards growth and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Although the pandemic created some...

In an effort to revitalize the downtown business and urban districts of cities across the United States, Senators Debbie Stabenow (D?MI) and Gary Peters (D?MI), along with Representatives Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Dan Kildee (D-MI), and John Larson (D-CT)...

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) applauded the introduction of the Brian Neuman Clothing Allowance Act of 2021 and the Mark O'Brien Clothing Allowance Act of 2021 on Capitol Hill today. The bills are named after two severely injured combat veterans,...

Micro Focus (LSE: MCRO; NYSE: MFGP) today announced their full support for U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright's Grace Hopper Code for Us Act to support universities and colleges "in the development and implementation of courses of instruction...

This past weekend, the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), SB 5126, officially became law?positioning Washington State as a national climate leader with one of the most progressive climate laws paving the way to net zero emissions by the year 2050....

After years of inaction, the Senate took the first steps this week to close gaps in the safety net that have allowed active-duty military families to go hungry and caused food pantries to operate on or near every military installation in the United...

Dove and National Urban League, founding members of The CROWN Coalition, an alliance founded to end race-based hair discrimination and the official founders of the CROWN Act movement, have taken action stemming from a July 2nd decision by the...

Today, the National Partnership for Women & Families released a new video featuring some of the most recognizable leaders in business advocating for a nationwide paid family and medical leave program. The video features business leaders from...

The American Loggers Council is pleased to announce that the Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers (PATHH) financial assistance program has been developed and will open for applications in the immediate future. This program is the...

For The People?the national nonprofit working with prosecutors to remedy unjust sentences?is proud to share that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the California County Resentencing Pilot Program ("the Pilot") into law as part of California's 2021...

The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring the Copyright Act remains responsive to modern realities and that Canada's copyright framework continues to be effective in fostering innovation and investment as new technologies develop. To do so,...

The Pew Charitable Trusts expressed cautious optimism today that World Trade Organization members could soon reach an agreement to reduce harmful fisheries subsidies, noting that although negotiators failed to strike a deal at today's ministerial...

A new poll finds that Nevada voters blame President Biden for the border crisis and oppose efforts by to include a massive amnesty for illegal aliens in a spending bill intended to upgrade the nation's infrastructure. The poll of 401 likely voters in...

A new poll finds that West Virginia voters overwhelmingly blame President Biden for the border crisis and oppose efforts to include a massive amnesty for illegal aliens in a spending bill intended to upgrade the nation's infrastructure. The poll of...

A new poll finds that New Hampshire voters overwhelmingly blame President Biden for the border crisis and oppose efforts by to include a massive amnesty for illegal aliens in a spending bill intended to upgrade the nation's infrastructure. The poll...

A new poll finds that Arizona voters overwhelmingly blame President Biden for the border crisis and oppose efforts by to include a massive amnesty for illegal aliens in a spending bill intended to upgrade the nation's infrastructure. The poll of 603...

More than 160 companies from across the country sent a letter to Congress today urging the introduction and passage of Voting Rights Act legislation to honor civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis and end discrimination in voting. The letter was sent...

The Texas Blockchain Council announced today that it spearheaded the passage of two major pieces of blockchain-related legislation during the 87th Texas State Legislative Session: HB 1576, the "Blockchain Work Group Bill", and HB 4474 the "Virtual...

The proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for calendar year 2022 (CY2022) released today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) fails to address pending cuts to surgical care and therefore continues to threaten patient care by...

A diverse coalition of animal welfare, public health, environmental, and sustainable agriculture organizations commend U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) for introducing the Farm System Reform Act, federal legislation...

Today, 369 mayors ? including Republicans, Democrats and Independents from all 50 states and the District of Columbia ? sent a letter to Congress urging them to take immediate action on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework announced by President...

Legislation protecting workers in the school bus industry pushed by Teamsters Local 251 and other unions (H6118A and S635A), passed the Rhode Island General Assembly overwhelmingly and was signed into law last Friday. Local 251 Secretary-Treasurer...

No Labels last week launched a $200,000 national cable ad buy imploring House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to move immediately to pass the bipartisan infrastructure plan President Biden recently announced alongside a...

Incapsulate is continuing to assist state and local governments navigating from  pandemic into economic growth. During the pandemic, state and local governments reached repeatedly for technology to deliver essential services, and now they are again...

With nearly every industry enduring crushing levels of corporate power, President Joe Biden today signed an executive order aimed at promoting competition and fairness throughout the economy. The order includes 72 directives that will be carried out...

Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced he signed Senate Bill 21-091 into law, which repeals Colorado's prohibition on credit card surcharges while capping surcharges at either 2% of the transaction amount or the merchant's actual cost. This...

Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite communications for 50 years, today announced its participation in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) Emergency Broadband Benefit program to help households struggling to pay...

The implementation of the Pay Equity Act is an important part of the Government of Canada's commitment to close the gender wage gap and ensure that workers receive equal pay for work of equal value. It will put into place long-term, sustainable...

Today, the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) filed an amicus curiae brief with the Supreme Court of Missouri to support the lower court's decision that the Medicaid Expansion Amendment violates Missouri's Constitution. In the brief, FGA...

Canadian Human Rights Commission Today, the Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the federal Pay Equity Commissioner welcome the timeline for the coming into force of the Pay Equity Act, which will ensure equal pay for work...

A number of highway safety bills are being considered in the US Congress. Kansas City truck accident attorney Lawrence Flick of Flick Law Firm, who has been named among the Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyers by the Trucking Trial Lawyers Association, is...

In an unprecedented move, Health Canada is proposing a full federal ban on vaping flavours. The ban would take effect in about 180 days, so likely January 1, 2022.   "Health Canada is pushing smokers back to smoking...

HomeTown Health resumed its annual policy maker tour in June 2021 after a 'virtual' tour option in 2020. "Policy Maker Tours" were begun in 2010 with a focus on bringing legislators and others from the Atlanta Capitol building onsite in rural...

Today, the Teamsters Union applauded the House of Representatives passage of the INVEST in America Act (H.R.3684) which will ensure that the nation's roads, bridges, transit, rail, and water infrastructure receive the federal investment they need...

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is pleased to announce that the newly signed state budget increases the allocation of tax credits for its Mixed-Use Development Tax Credit Program by $1.5 million to now total $4.5 million. The agency is...

The must-see documentary "Never Events," that follows the journey of multiple families who fought for change after suffering lifelong harm or loss due to medical negligence, debuts this week on Amazon, Apple TV and other streaming services. The...

The United States Supreme Court upheld Arizona's efforts to safeguard its elections in a 6-3 vote today, a major victory as states work to restore voters' trust in the democratic process. The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA) applauds...

The Troops First Foundation today called on Congress to approve a congressional resolution designating Nov. 21, 2021, as "National Warrior Call Day," a coast-to-coast effort to reach veterans and service members who may be dangerously disconnected...

While Americans are divided about how the country is doing, 92% of adult Americans want to make America a better place to live, according to a survey* conducted by SSRS on behalf of the America250 Foundation, the non-profit arm of the U.S....

The Alabama Election Protection Network (AEPN) is proud to announce the launch of its 'Our Districts, Our Alabama' campaign for fair districting. The campaign will work to establish fair representation for all Alabamians through direct public...