21. There is no Senate companion measure. 22. A companion measure sponsored by Rep. Vito Fosella, R-N.Y., is pending in the House. 23. A companion measure is pending in the Senate. 24. A companion measure has already passed the Senate. 25. Lawmakers labored over legislation to expand the power of law enforcement officials working on anti-terrorism, and a companion measure to strengthen airline security. 26. Sen. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, has sponsored the companion measure, but so far no hearings have been scheduled. 27. The committee also passed a companion measure calling for the study of the death penalty system. 28. The national Parent Teacher Association has endorsed the student privacy proposal and a companion measure in the House. 29. The Senate has not yet acted on the bill, although a companion measure has been introduced by Sen. Tim Hutchinson, R-Ark. 30. The Senate has not yet taken up a companion measure. |