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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole has released new guidance for Fiscal Year 2027 regarding programmatic, language, and Community Project Funding requests.

Bill Cassidy’s college cost transparency bill receives broad backing from education groups

A bill aimed at increasing transparency in college costs is gaining support from major education organizations. U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, announced...

Whitehouse criticizes Army Corps leadership over project delays at EPW Committee hearing

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered an opening statement at a hearing focused on the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects.

Merkley criticizes Republican fiscal policies following new CBO long-term budget outlook

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has responded to the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) Long Term Budget Outlook covering 2026 to 2056.

House passes bills changing appliance rules; supporters say measures protect consumer choice

The House of Representatives has passed two bills aimed at changing regulations on home appliances and building codes.

Durbin raises concerns over DOJ nominee amid questions on new fraud division

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during a committee hearing on the nomination of Colin McDonald as Assistant Attorney General for the newly created National...

Guthrie backs Trump's call for energy expansion and healthcare reform after State of Union

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, responded to President Trump’s State of the Union Address delivered to a Joint Session of Congress.

Senator Durbin seeks expanded probe into allegations against FBI chief over plane use

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has released new whistleblower information as part of an ongoing investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel’s use of FBI aircraft for personal travel.

Homeland Security committee reviews preparedness for World Cup and America250 celebrations

House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) led a hearing today focused on the collaborative efforts between state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and private sector partners to secure upcoming major mass...

Cruz pledges continued push for aviation safety after House stalls ROTOR Act

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has pledged to continue advocating for aviation safety reforms after the House of Representatives narrowly failed to advance the bipartisan Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight...

Senate Democrats file Supreme Court brief opposing Trump order on birthright citizenship

A group of 216 Democratic lawmakers from the Senate and House have filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in defense of birthright citizenship, as oral arguments approach in the case Trump v. Barbara.

Blumenthal thanks VSOs after Trump administration pauses disability rating changes

At a joint hearing of the Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committees, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), ranking member of the Senate committee, recognized the efforts of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and other Veterans Service Organizations...

House passes three bipartisan science committee bills on innovation and emergency response

Three bipartisan bills from the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee have passed the House under suspension.

VA ends policy linking fiduciary assistance to firearms restrictions for veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will no longer report veterans to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as “prohibited persons” solely because they require a...

Federal agencies launch initiative to track foreign gifts at U.S. universities

The U.S. Departments of Education and State have announced a new partnership aimed at improving transparency regarding foreign contributions to American universities and identifying potential security risks.

Durbin files amicus brief supporting North Dakota court ruling on Fed's debit fee rule

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and is the author of the Durbin Amendment, has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

House Appropriations Subcommittee opens period for public witness testimony submissions

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies has opened the window for written public testimony submissions starting February 23, 2026.

House Small Business Committee to discuss role of CTE in addressing labor shortages