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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

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

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gary Palmer, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, have announced an upcoming hearing focused on modernizing the Toxic Substances Control Act...


House subcommittee reviews bills on wildfire response and rural community support

The Subcommittee on Federal Lands convened a legislative hearing to discuss five bills focused on wildfire response, patriotic traditions, and support for rural communities.


House subcommittee reviews progress on implementing Compact of Free Association Amendments Act

The Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs conducted an oversight hearing regarding the implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024.


Senator Rick Scott leads Senate Aging Committee hearing on international scams targeting U.S. seniors

Senator Rick Scott, who serves as chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing focused on international scams targeting older Americans.


Grassley supports investigation into telecom records tied to Arctic Frost probe

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has expressed support for the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations’ (PSI) subpoenas to major telecommunications companies as part of an ongoing congressional inquiry into...


House committee examines role of artificial intelligence in education and workforce

The House Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing on the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education, job training, and the workforce.


House passes bipartisan appropriations act focused on economic growth & national security

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026.


Cruz and Welch introduce bipartisan bill aimed at streamlining FCC's satellite licensing

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) have introduced the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act, a bipartisan bill designed to modernize the Federal Communications Commission’s...


House committee holds first hearing on artificial intelligence's impact on education

At the first hearing in a new series on artificial intelligence, House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) addressed the rapid growth of AI and its impact on education and the workforce.


House subcommittee reviews progress on modernizing VA disability compensation system

Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, opened a hearing today focused on modernizing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for...


House passes SHOWER Act aiming to change showerhead regulations

The House of Representatives has passed the SHOWER Act, a bill aimed at changing federal regulations on showerheads and increasing consumer choice.