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Bills sponsored

Federal lawmakers representing northeast Indiana have sponsored 15 bills during the current session of Congress.

Sen. Dan Coats, R-Ind., has co-sponsored 24 bills and resolutions but sponsored none. Coats “continues to work on legislation that he hopes to introduce in the coming weeks,” said Matt Lahr, his press secretary.

Here is a roundup of bills sponsored by senators and area congressmen, according to the Library of Congress. It does not include “simple resolutions” that do not require approval by both chambers or the signature of the president and that do not have the power of law.

Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind.

S. 152: Dual Fuel Vehicle Act. Would require that 50 percent of model-year 2014 and 2015 cars and light-duty trucks sold in U.S. be dual-fuel vehicles; increases to 90 percent for model-year 2016 and later. No co-sponsors.

S. 166: Good Samaritan Hunger Relief Tax Incentive Extension Act. Would permanently extend charitable tax deductions for food donations from businesses. One co-sponsor.

S. 293: Nunn-Lugar Global Cooperative Threat Reduction Improvement Act. Would let the Department of Defense use funds for nuclear proliferation threat-reduction projects and activities outside the former Soviet Union without permission of the secretary of state. No co-sponsors.

S. 309: Would authorize normal trade-relations treatment to products of Moldova. Four co-sponsors.

Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-3rd

H.R. 728: Would require that the government give priority to public debt, payment of Social Security benefits and military funding if the national debt limit is reached. No co-sponsors.

H.R. 1102:

Representation for Farmers Act. Would require that up to three members of the Environmental Protection Agency Science Advisory Board be appointed by the secretary of agriculture. One co-sponsor.

Rep. Mike Pence, R-6th

H.R. 217:

Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act. Would prohibit federal funds for an entity that performs abortions. 172 co-sponsors.

H.R. 245: Would remove a mandate on the Federal Reserve to focus on maximum employment. One co-sponsor.

H.R. 642:

Broadcaster Freedom Act. Would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine, which required broadcasters to present opposing viewpoints on issues of public importance. 133 co-sponsors.

H.R. 696:

Tax Relief Certainty Act. Would permanently extend income tax cuts approved in 2001 and 2003; increase the exemption amount for the alternative minimum tax; permanently repeal the estate tax. No co-sponsors.

H. Amendment 95 to H.R. 1: Would prohibit federal funds for Planned Parenthood. No co-sponsors.

Rep. Dan Burton, R-5th

H.R. 105:

Empowering Patients First Act. Would repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the current health care law). No co-sponsors.

H.R. 875: Marriage Protection Act. Would deny federal courts the jurisdiction to decide states’ same-sex marriage laws. 24 co-sponsors.

H.R. 1006:

Jerusalem Embassy and Recognition Act. Would recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocate the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem. 14 co-sponsors.

H. Amendment 39 to H.R. 1: Would reduce funding for the Department of Interior by $2 million. No co-sponsors.

– Brian Francisco Washington editor