WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Del. Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Uifaatali Amata is an original cosponsor with Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) in introducing the Peace Corps Reauthorization Act, as part of a bipartisan group of seven at introduction, including Congressman Garret Graves (R-LA), Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY), Congressman Dean Phillips (D-MN), Congressman Ed Case (D-HI), and Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ). Their bill is endorsed b more PR

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1, the 'For the People Act,' in what is an important first step towards expanding access to the ballot box. Numerous provisions in the bill, such as requiring states to allow same-day voter registration and place early voting locations near public transportation would help communities of color, low-income communities and rural communities acces more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation on March 1, 2021, on Women's History Month: * * * Each year, Women's History Month offers an important opportunity for us to shine a light on the extraordinary legacy of trailblazing American women and girls who have built, shaped, and improved upon our Nation. Throughout American history, women and girls have made vital contributions, often in the face of discrimination and undue hardship. Courageous women marched for  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 1, 2021, entitled "Peace Corps Reauthorization Act": I am very pleased to reintroduce the "Peace Corps Reauthorization Act" on today, the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps' founding and the start of National Peace Corps Week. I want to thank my fellow Congressional Peace Corps Caucus co-chair Representative Graves (R-LA), as well as Representatives more ST

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA), returned Peace Corps volunteer (Ethiopia 1966-1968) and co-chair of the Congressional Peace Corps Caucus, reintroduced the "Peace Corps Reauthorization Act." The reintroduction coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Peace Corps' founding by President John F. Kennedy, and the start of National Peace Corps Week. The bill's original cosponsors include Representative  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release on March 1, 2021: U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, today reintroduced the Menstrual Equity in the Peace Corps Act, a bill that seeks to address the lack of access and affordability of menstrual products for Peace Corps Volunteers serving abroad. This legislation directs the Peace Corps Director to establish a comprehensive policy more PR

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 492) to amend the Revised Statues "to remove the defense of qualified immunity in the case of any action under section 1979." The bill was introduced on March 1 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. For more information, Sen. Edward J. Markey, 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2742; more ST

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 598) to "authorize additional monies to the Public Housing Capital Fund of the Department of Housing and Urban Development." The bill was introduced on March 4 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Richard J. Durbin, D-Ill., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Patty Murray, D-Wash., Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Tina Smith, D-Minn. The legislation was refe more ST

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 515) to "authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States and political subdivisions of States to hire, employ, train and dispatch mental health professionals to respond in lieu of law enforcement officers in emergencies involving one or more persons with a mental illness or an intellectual or developmental disability." The bill was introduced on March 1 and was co-sponsored by Se more ST

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 510) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 "to impose a tax on the net value of assets of a taxpayer." The bill was introduced on March 1 and has seven co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii. The legislation was referred to t more ST

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has introduced legislation (S. 512) to "require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to collect and report certain data concerning COVID-19." The bill was introduced on March 1 and has 11 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., Cory Booker, D-N.J., Tim Kaine, D-Va., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., Debbie Stabenow, D-Mic more ST

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following statement on March 1, 2021, by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken: * * * We mark the 60th anniversary of the United States Peace Corps and celebrate the volunteers and staff who have served in communities around the world, representing American values and ideals. Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, the Peace Corps showcases America at its best and the importance of our continued global presence and leaders more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 4 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Caroline Kennedy, a bestselling author, attorney and former U.S. ambassador to Japan, will receive Vanderbilt University's prestigious Nichols-Chancellor's Medal when she speaks to Class of 2020 graduates and their families at their Graduates Day celebration. "It is fitting that Ambassador Kennedy, with her leadership of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Awards program honoring her late father, will deliver more PR