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House Republicans on the Homeland Security Committee have called for an end to the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), now entering its fourth week.

Senators seek explanation from Interior Department on removal of historic park signage

U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich of New Mexico and Jeff Merkley of Oregon have sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), expressing concern over reports that the National Park Service (NPS) is removing signage from national parks...

Senator Cassidy schedules roundtable on college sports reform with LSU figures

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who serves as Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, will lead a roundtable discussion on March 10, 2026, focused on reforming college athletics.

House panel investigates alleged Medicaid waste across ten states

A recent article in the New York Post has drawn attention to letters sent by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, along with Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Energy and...

Cantwell and Schmitt propose changes aimed at increasing college sports broadcast revenues

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), both members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, have released a bipartisan discussion draft of the College Sports Competitive Act.

Bipartisan Senate resolution establishes March 5 as National Slam the Scam Day

Chairman Rick Scott and Senator Mark Kelly have introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate March 5 as National Slam the Scam Day.

House Energy & Commerce expands inquiry into state efforts against Medicaid fraud

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, along with Congressman John Joyce, M.D., Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Morgan Griffith, Chairman of the Subcommittee...

Senate Judiciary Committee advances ATF director nominee, judges, marshals and anti-theft bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced several key nominations and a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing ATM theft.

House passes DHS funding bill amid ongoing shutdown dispute

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 7744, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for 2026, by a vote of 221 to 209.

Chairman Garbarino urges swift confirmation of new DHS secretary amid security concerns

House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) has issued a statement regarding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.

Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on foreign influence at U.S. universities

The U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on Thursday, March 12, to address concerns about foreign influence in American higher education.

CBO projects $2 trillion increase in U.S. debt after Supreme Court ends Trump tariffs

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has commented on a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) following a recent Supreme Court decision.

Boozman commends House Ag Committee for advancing farm bill

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) issued a statement following the House Agriculture Committee’s passage of the farm bill led by Chairman GT Thompson. “I appreciate Chairman Thompson’s...

House agriculture panel advances bipartisan farm bill after extended debate

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson announced the committee's approval of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

Cassidy addresses Senate committee on digital access to healthcare data

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the committee during a hearing focused on improving Americans’ access to health care data and enhancing patient...

Senator Jerry Moran leads joint veterans’ affairs hearings highlighting VSO contributions

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led the final two annual joint hearings of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs.

Senate panel advances bipartisan bill on tsunami preparedness through 2030

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has approved the Tsunami Warning, Research and Education Act of 2026.

Whitehouse highlights need for stronger safeguards in toxic substances control act debate

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, gave an opening statement at a legislative hearing to review a discussion draft of the Toxic Substances Control Act Fee Reauthorization...

Risch criticizes Democratic proposal on Iran action during Senate speech

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor against a proposal by Democrats to halt President Trump’s defensive actions regarding Iran.

Markey urges probe into Wall Street schemes amid delays in tariff refunds