On Wednesday, word broke in the online poker world that Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) introduced HR 6501, the Investing in our Human Resources Act. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means as well as the Committee on Education and Labor. Two co-sponsors have already signed onto the bill, George Miller (D-CA) and John Larson (D-CT). The Act will provide up to $40 billion in assistance to those in foster care as well as those in declining job markets. McDermott has been unavailable for comment throughout the course of the week after the bill's introduction. However, PokerNewsDaily.com met with Mike DeCesare, the main spokesperson for McDermott, to learn why the Congressman introduced this important piece of legislation. Read more »
Jim McDermott’s Office Comments on HR 6501
