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House subcommittee reviews legislative proposals to bolster U.S. energy infrastructure security

At a hearing in Washington, D.C., Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, addressed the importance of protecting America's energy infrastructure from cyber and physical threats.


House subcommittee examines options for strengthening motor vehicle safety

Today, the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a legislative hearing to discuss potential measures aimed at improving motor vehicle safety, maintaining consumer choice and affordability, and supporting U.S. leadership in...



Chairman Graves outlines committee priorities following tribute to Rep. Doug LaMalfa

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) opened the "Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Member Day" hearing by paying tribute to Congressman Doug LaMalfa.


House subcommittee reviews Federal Communications Commission’s progress on deregulation

Congressman Richard Hudson, who chairs the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, delivered an opening statement at a hearing focused on oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).


House subcommittee examines FCC deregulation efforts during 2025

The House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), held an oversight hearing focused on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and its recent actions.


Rep. Andy Ogles calls for stronger U.S. response amid rising foreign cyber threats

This week, Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN), chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, published an opinion piece in the Washington Examiner.


House subcommittee reviews bipartisan bills targeting upgrades in emergency communication systems

Congressman Richard Hudson, who chairs the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, opened a markup session in Washington, D.C., to discuss six bipartisan bills aimed at improving public safety communications for first responders across the...


Subcommittee schedules hearing on implementation of economic development program reforms

The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management will hold a hearing to review the implementation of reforms made to economic development programs under the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024.


Cole presents FY2026 appropriations bills covering defense to housing before Rules Committee

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the House Committee on Rules in Washington, D.C., to discuss two key funding bills for Fiscal Year 2026: H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, and H.R. 7147, the...


House Oversight Committee votes bipartisan contempt resolutions against Bill and Hillary Clinton

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has voted in favor of advancing two resolutions that recommend holding former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress.


House panel considers changes aimed at speeding chemical approvals under federal safety law

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are considering changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that could impact how new chemicals are approved for use in the United States.


House committee seeks answers from Minnesota officials on reported 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...


Durbin criticizes justice department investigations into Minnesota officials

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has issued a statement following reports that the Justice Department has launched investigations into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz,...


Durbin criticizes DHS over alleged racial profiling practices targeting US citizens

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has criticized Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for what he describes as threats to American citizens and legal...


House Appropriations Committee releases full-year FY26 consolidated spending bill

The House Appropriations Committee has released the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, marking progress toward finalizing Fiscal Year 2026 federal spending.


Senators Shaheen and Tillis warn against tariff threats on key NATO allies

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis, who co-chair the bipartisan Senate NATO Observer Group, released a statement addressing the recent threat of tariffs against several key American allies: the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the...


Senator Shaheen discusses U.S.-Greenland relations and Venezuela policy on Bloomberg

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was interviewed by Bloomberg’s Mishal Husain this week.


Comer seeks answers from CMS over alleged fraud in New York Medicaid funding

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has requested information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding allegations that New York State has not complied with federal law in matching Medicaid funds.


Boozman and Hoeven advocate expanded federal aid in response to farm groups' call

More than 55 agriculture organizations, led by the American Farm Bureau Federation, have asked Congress to provide additional assistance to farmers as rural communities face increasing financial pressure.