Legislation to make lynching a federal hate crime was introduced and failed over 200 times in Congress, the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism reported in November.
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As cryptocurrency market grows, federal and state officials mull tighter controls
Lawmakers and industry experts say a lack of comprehensive regulations allows bad actors to transmit money without proper oversight.
Biden taps Jackson to serve as first Black woman on Supreme Court
Jackson, 51, would fill the seat of Justice Stephen Breyer, who announced his retirement in late January. Jackson previously worked as a law clerk for Breyer.
In Maryland, Biden signs order affecting 200,000 workers in federal building contracts
The order would affect an estimated 200,000 workers by requiring federal construction contracts worth over $35 million to use project labor agreements, according to the White House.
Federal lawmakers in both parties seek to redress veteran homelessness
The measure is a response to a May 2020 Government Accountability Office report that, among other things, detailed insufficient coordination on housing between the Department of Veteran Affairs and local housing providers.
Proposed Chesapeake Bay funds aim to curb pollution
As much as $737 million in proposed funding expected to be included as part of the budget reconciliation package being negotiated in Congress would be used toward reducing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Van Hollen, Cardin push pilot program to curb military vehicle rollover deaths
The senators’ measure would create a pilot program requiring data recorders to be placed on Army and Marine Corps tactical vehicles.
Chesapeake Bay area lawmakers urge EPA to enforce pollution standards
Pennsylvania and New York fell short in meeting their pollution reduction goals to reduce Chesapeake Bay pollution sources by 2025. Lawmakers are pushing the Billion for the Bay Initiative to obtain more federal funding for Bay cleanup.
Van Hollen, Sasse revive bill to protect U.S. intellectual property from foreign theft
Sens. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, and Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, have introduced a bill that would impose harsh penalties on companies and individuals found guilty of stealing American intellectual property. Their bipartisan Protecting American Intellectual Property Act requires sanctions for people…
D.C. statehood backers mobilize behind legislation that faces tough odds
Advocates for making the District of Columbia the 51st state have introduced bills with record numbers of sponsors in Congress, but it still will take a hefty effort to win a final victory on an issue that has dogged the…