WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Matthew Cartwright, D-Pa., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9330) to "improve the visibility, accountability, and oversight of agency software asset management practices." The bill was introduced on Nov. 17 and has 17 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., Danny K. Davis, D-Ill., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., Mike Levin, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Katie Porter, D-Calif more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9348) to "amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to require identification for returning citizens." The bill was introduced on Nov. 17 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md. It was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, 168 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-5801; or in district office at 850 Bear Tavern Road, Ste. 201 more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Md., has introduced legislation (H.R. 9319) to "amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide for the reissuance to households supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to replace benefits stolen by identity theft or typical skimming practices." The bill was introduced on Nov. 16. It was referred to the House Agriculture Committee. For more information, Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, 2206 Rayburn House Office Building, more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., has introduced legislation (S. 5126) to "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to strike the provision of the American Opportunity Tax Credit that denies the credit to students with felony drug convictions." The bill was introduced on Nov. 17 and was co-sponsored by Sens. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, 110 Hart Se more ST