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The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation will hold a bipartisan roundtable to address crimes against children in the digital age.

House subcommittee advances six public safety communications bills

The House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), conducted a markup session in Washington, D.C., to review several bills related to public safety communications. “Our public safety and law...

House subcommittee reviews first year impact of EXPLORE Act ahead of nation's 250th anniversary

The Subcommittee on Federal Lands convened an oversight hearing to mark the first anniversary of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

House committee advances bill to tighten controls on exports of advanced AI chips

The House Foreign Affairs Committee has approved the Artificial Intelligence Oversight of Verified Exports and Restrictions on Weaponizable Advanced Technology to Covered High-Risk Actors (AI OVERWATCH) Act.

Senate Agriculture Committee schedules markup for digital commodities regulation bill

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has released updated legislative text for a bill that would expand the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) authority to regulate digital commodities.

UK approves China's largest European embassy amid US lawmakers' security concerns

The United Kingdom has approved a plan by China to build its largest embassy in Europe at the Royal Mint Court in London’s financial district.

Sanders comments on bipartisan healthcare provisions included in new congressional minibus

Senator Bernie Sanders, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), issued a statement regarding a bipartisan health care agreement included in the latest minibus funding package announced by...

Senator Cassidy seeks stakeholder input on measuring student academic growth

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who serves as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has called for input from parents and other stakeholders on how to better measure academic success among K-12 students.

House passes VSAFE Act to strengthen protections against veteran scams

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1663, known as the Veteran Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act.

Lawmakers seek classified briefing after Trump Administration halts major offshore wind projects

A group of Congressional Ranking Members has sent a letter to the Trump Administration seeking answers about the recent decision to halt all large-scale offshore wind projects in the United States.

Subcommittee chairman calls for reversal of public land order restricting mining

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.J. Res. 140, a resolution that would disapprove Public Land Order 7917...

Senators urge inclusion of ROTOR aviation safety act in upcoming funding bill

By R. C. Jamison | Jan 19, 2026

Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, who serve as the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, have called for the inclusion of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform...

House committee chairman supports bill limiting ESG factors in retirement planning

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 2988, known as the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act.

Senators urge CDC action on rising youth sports betting concerns

U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Katie Britt (R-AL), both members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, have called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to examine the growing issue of sports gambling among young people in the...

Experts warn Senate committee about heightened risks posed by artificial intelligence for children

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, led a hearing on children's screen time in Washington, D.C., focusing on the risks artificial intelligence (AI) poses to children.

Homeland Security Committee Republicans question DHS over reported 'Havana Syndrome' device purchase

House Republicans are seeking answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about reports that Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) purchased a device allegedly linked to Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI), commonly referred to as “Havana...

Grassley opens Senate Judiciary Committee meeting with focus on nominations and Iran oversight

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, opened the committee's executive business meeting on January 15, 2026.

House committee schedules hearing on modernizing chemical safety law