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House passes FY2026 funding bill for Department of Homeland Security

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).


Arrington cites strong GDP growth as evidence for pro-growth economic policies

House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington issued a statement today in response to new reports from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).


House passes Pregnant Students’ Rights Act supporting student parents

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 6359, the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act, which aims to protect the educational rights of pregnant students.


House completes passage of all FY26 appropriations bills with bipartisan support

The House of Representatives has passed two key appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026: H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026.


Blumenthal releases Senate committee report detailing effects of recent policy changes on veterans

Senator Richard Blumenthal, the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has released a report outlining the effects of recent policies on veterans and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees.


Congressman Gary Palmer, who leads the Subcommittee on Environment, opened a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss proposed updates to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).


House votes to reverse Superior National Forest mining withdrawal

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved H.J. Res. 140, a resolution aimed at reversing the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw over 225,000 acres in Minnesota’s Superior National Forest from mineral exploration and development.


House panel seeks contempt charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton over subpoena refusal

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has called for former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to be held in contempt of Congress.


Seven VA hospitals earn national recognition for physician well-being initiatives

Seven Veterans Affairs health care facilities have been recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) for their efforts to reduce physician burnout.


House Energy & Commerce Committee advances clean air reforms and public safety bills

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has advanced 11 bills to the full House of Representatives.


The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee will hold a hearing to review the Coast Guard’s law enforcement activities.


House Energy and Commerce Committee schedules hearings on energy security and technology

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is conducting several activities this week, including three subcommittee hearings and one markup session.


House subcommittee schedules roundtable on digital crimes against children

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.