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Senate panel reviews bills for space leadership and weather forecasting upgrades

Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, opened an executive session today by outlining the importance of two reauthorization bills: the NASA Authorization Act of 2026 and the Weather Research and...


House Energy and Commerce Committee schedules hearings and markup for early March

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is conducting a series of meetings this week, including two subcommittee hearings and a full committee markup.


Utah lawmakers seek reversal of Biden-era Grand Staircase–Escalante management plan

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, along with the entire Utah congressional delegation, has introduced a Joint Resolution of Disapproval under the Congressional Review Act.


Grassley questions DHS Secretary Noem on national security at Senate hearing

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley questioned Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during an oversight hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on a range of security and oversight topics.


McGovern criticizes GOP agenda after one year of unified Republican control

At a House Rules Committee meeting, Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA) criticized the Republican majority’s legislative agenda and addressed concerns about the United States’ international standing under President Donald Trump.


Senators Collins and Britt highlight DHS funding lapse impacts amid continued shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has entered its third week without funding, a situation that has resulted in many frontline workers continuing their duties without assurance of timely payment.


McGovern criticizes record number of closed rules under Speaker Johnson

House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, have set a new record for the most closed rules in Congress, with 117 measures advanced to the floor without allowing amendments since January 2025.


Durbin urges passage of anti-child trafficking bills at Senate subcommittee hearing

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks during a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing titled “Lost and Exploited:...


Subcommittee to examine employer-led AI training in upcoming hearing

The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, led by Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), will hold a hearing tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. to discuss employer-led training in the context of artificial intelligence.


Senate blocks vote on Major Richard Star Act for combat-injured veteran benefits

Senate Republicans have blocked two attempts by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, to advance the Major Richard Star Act.


Risch issues statement on new U.S. sanctions targeting Rwanda

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has issued a statement following the announcement of new U.S. sanctions on Rwanda.


Durbin criticizes immigration enforcement ahead of judiciary committee hearing with secretary noem

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of an oversight hearing with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.


Sanders and Khanna propose annual wealth tax targeting U.S. billionaires

Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Ro Khanna have introduced new legislation aimed at taxing the wealth of billionaires in the United States.


House subcommittee schedules hearing on non-domiciled CDLs issued to inadmissible aliens

A hearing has been scheduled by the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability to address concerns about non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) being issued to individuals who are in the United States without legal...


American Financial Services Association announces support for congressional action on credit repair fraud

The American Financial Services Association announced support for congressional efforts targeting financial fraud and credit repair scams.


Risch supports Trump administration's military action against Iran

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, a Republican from Idaho and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement in response to President Trump’s recent military strikes on Iran. “Today, President Trump took decisive action to neutralize...


Senate Judiciary Committee advances bipartisan package targeting online child exploitation

The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bipartisan legislative package aimed at strengthening protections for children online.


Senators urge Department of Energy to reinstate cancelled Puerto Rico resilience fund projects

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined by Senator Patty Murray and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo Hernández, has sent a letter to the Department of Energy (DOE)...


Senator Merkley releases report detailing increased fossil fuel subsidies under new law

A new staff report released by Senator Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, details the increased federal subsidies for the fossil fuel industry included in the recently enacted Big, Ugly Betrayal bill.


Chairman Babin requests NIST review on firearm microstamping technology

House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin has formally requested a technical assessment from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) regarding firearm microstamping technology.