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Recent News About U.S. House of Representatives
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Ondas CEO to Congressional Subcommittee: Transitioning to high-bandwidth communications 'will improve the safety of rail operations'
Coinciding with the U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials meeting on Tuesday to address the issue of rail safety, the head of a leading wireless communications technology provider insists “there is still work to be done” in making American railroads safer.
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After NTSB report cites equipment failures in East Palestine train derailment, House Transportation Subcommittee convening on Tuesday
With the U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials set to convene on Tuesday – soon after the National Transportation Safety Board issued a report explaining that mechanical failures and communications technology issues both caused and exacerbated the severity of East Palestine, Ohio train derailment last year – a main focus is on preventing a similar event from happening again.
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OPINION: We must declare critical mineral independence from China
The world is becoming increasingly volatile, making it clear that the United States must quickly secure our supply chains and eliminate dependence on foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). As the Chairman of the House Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, I believe we can no longer tolerate the CCP’s tight grip over the critical minerals needed for American fighter jets, cellphones, lifesaving medical devices, and mandated electric vehicle fleets, along with so many products Americans use daily.
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Rep. Herrell: 'We must counter China's dangerous behavior'
Rep. Yvette Herrell, (R-NM), said the Countering Communist China Act is necessary to stop China from continuing to take advantage of the United States.
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Expert claims facial recognition technology can 'erode trust' despite security benefits
The House Homeland Security Committee’s Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations held a hearing July 27 to assess the Customs and Border Patrol’s use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT).
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Nancy Pelosi on controversial trip to Taiwan: 'This visit is part of our broader travels in the Indo-Pacific, focused on security, prosperity and governance'
Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan this week and vowed to "strengthen Taiwan's self-defense capability."
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Pelosi statement on congressional delegation visit to Taiwan
“Our Congressional delegation’s visit should be seen as a strong statement that America stands with Taiwan," Pelosi said.
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Banks' communications director: 'Defense Department must get serious about safeguarding our intellectual property and cracking down on Confucius Institutes'
An Indiana congressman is asking why is the federal government supplying money to U.S. universities and colleges with ties to the Chinese government, especially its controversial Confucius Institute program.
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Rep. Banks introduces bill to protect American IP from CCP
Today, Congressman Jim Banks introduced the Preventing PLA Acquisition of United States Technology Act of 2022 to prevent any federally funded U.S. research from being shared or conducted jointly with Chinese entities that participate in the Chinese Communist Party’s Military Civil-Fusion strategy.
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Tiffany: 'The Countering Communist China Act is an important step'
In a statement issued recently by US Rep. Tom Tiffany from Wisconsin, he stated that the Countering Communist China Act treats China for the threat that it is to US interests, instead of shying away from this truth as past legislation has done. Rep. Tiffany is a cosponsor of the act.
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Washington Congressman endorses House's second try to bar China from purchasing U.S. farmland: 'I will not back down'
A Washington congressman's amendment to a U.S. Department of Agriculture appropriations bill marks the second time the House has tried to ban adversarial regimes from owning U.S. farmland.
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McCaul on BIS decision to change terminology, dodge statutory responsibility
House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul released the following statement in response to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry’s (BIS) decision to recharacterize their terminology for the control of emerging and foundational technology.
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Newhouse: 'I want to preclude the Communist Chinese government from purchasing agricultural assets in the United States'
U.S. Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) warned about the danger of China ownership of farmland in the U.S.
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Crawford's statement from hearing to examine whether discrimination exists in federal passenger rail contracting
Opening remarks, as prepared, of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Ranking Member Rick Crawford (R-AR) from the Nov. 9 hearing entitled, “Does Discrimination Exist in Federal Passenger Rail Contracting?”:
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Katko: 'We have major supply chain issues'
Rep. John Katko (R-NY), ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, joined Fox Business’ Evening Edit, to discuss the growing national security implications of the supply chain crisis and react to President Biden’s comments accusing Americans of “not understanding the challenges facing supply chains.”
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Thompson: 'Enactment of the Build Back Better Act will help fortify our cybersecurity posture'
On Oct. 28, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement regarding H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act which includes $1.5 billion in investments at the Department of Homeland Security that address three pressing national security challenges.