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Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) have praised the passage of H.R. 1042, the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Act. The bill, which aims to end America's reliance on Russian uranium, passed the House with a bipartisan voice vote.In a joint statement, Chair Rodgers and Chair Duncan emphasized the importance of reducing America's dependence on Russian nuclear fuel. They highlighted that currently, more than 20 percent of the fuel used by U.S....

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) took to the House Floor to highlight the importance of H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. In her remarks, Chair Rodgers emphasized the need to address the exorbitant costs and complexities of the healthcare system.Chair Rodgers began by acknowledging the struggles faced by real patients who have been burdened by the lack of transparency in the healthcare system. She shared stories of patients who were billed significantly higher amounts than initially quoted and...

Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives has passed the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, a landmark bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering the cost of health care and increasing price transparency for patients. The bill, led by House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx, seeks to empower patients and create incentives for lower prices in the health care market.Chair Smith emphasized the...

Roger Marzulla was Assistant Attorney General for Environment and Natural Resources at the Department of Justice, and past President of the Mountain States Legal Foundation. He is coauthor with his wife of “Property Rights: Understanding Takings and Environmental Regulation.”

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, has praised President Biden's new Executive Order on Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations. The order aims to "better embrace our trust responsibilities and promote the next era of Tribal self-determination."In a statement, Senator Schatz highlighted the importance of federal policies that support the sovereignty and self-determination of Tribal nations. He emphasized that with the recent significant investments in Native-serving programs, it is crucial for the...

The House of Representatives has passed a landmark bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering the cost of health care and increasing price transparency for patients. The bill, known as the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, was led by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO), and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx (R-NC).Chair Rodgers emphasized the importance of the bill in lowering health care costs and providing...

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has launched an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and its influence over federal employees. The committee is concerned that the SPLC is weaponizing its designation of "hate group" to target conservative organizations, effectively discriminating against Americans for their First Amendment protected political views.In a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Chairman Comer requested all communications between the Department of Education and the...

Following a hearing by the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), United States Representative Chris Smith (R-N.J.) has called for action from the Biden Administration. The hearing's findings have implicated the United States in forced labor practices within China's fishing fleets.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently publicized its collaborative efforts with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to eradicate anticompetitive practices in the healthcare industry. The FTC asserts that these practices contribute to escalated healthcare costs, diminished innovation in both the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, and substandard working conditions.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of recent revelations about the connections between American tax-exempt charities and terrorism, the Ways and Means Committee has taken action to combat this issue. During a hearing in November, witness testimony exposed the alarming links between these charities and terrorist organizations. The Committee delved into the history of U.S. tax-exempt groups financing terror, including the Holy Land Foundation, which funneled $12.4 million from Americans to fund Hamas before being shut down by the U.S. government in the early 2000s. Shockingly,...

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SBC), welcomed U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman to Rochester and Exeter, New Hampshire. The purpose of their visit was to highlight the impact of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) and to kick off the SBA's Season of Small Business tour.At MADCO3D in Rochester, Chair Shaheen and Administrator Guzman observed firsthand the positive effects of STEP, a program that supports American small businesses in competing...

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has issued a subpoena to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding information and documents regarding violent criminal aliens who have been allowed entry into the United States. The subpoena comes as a response to the Biden Administration's open-borders policies, which have raised concerns about public safety and national security.Since May 2023, the Committee has made multiple requests for A-files, which contain records of criminal aliens charged with serious crimes such as theft,...

In a recent development, Senator John Barrasso and Representative Cathy Rodgers, the Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, have demanded answers from the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding a loan granted to a company with a history of predatory sales practices. The lawmakers are seeking clarity on the decision-making process behind the loan and the measures taken to ensure the protection of consumers.The loan in question has raised concerns due to the company's troubling track record. Senator Barrasso expressed his reservations, stating, "It is...

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has invited the public to comment on a proposed gen-tie electric project in Carbon County, Wyoming. The BLM is weighing two options for the transmission line, one of which would involve it crossing 4.7 miles of BLM lands.

Border Patrol agents in the El Centro sector successfully confiscated a total of 218 pounds of liquid methamphetamine from a vehicle last week, estimated to be worth $328,000.

The El Paso region continues to be a hotspot for smugglers intent on distributing drugs or migrants across the United States. Chief Border Patrol Agent Jason Owens recently reported via Twitter that agents in the area apprehended a significant group of individuals, including a sex offender and a murderer.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has voiced his strong support for the nomination of J. Todd Inman to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) during an executive session held today. Senator Cruz highlighted Inman's leadership experience and qualifications for the critical safety role.The NTSB plays a crucial role in thoroughly investigating transportation accidents to identify their causes and make recommendations to prevent future incidents. Senator Cruz emphasized Inman's qualifications, stating, "As he demonstrated at his hearing last...

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash) have expressed concern over the seemingly inconsistent enforcement of community guidelines by Eventbrite, a popular event management and ticketing platform. In a letter addressed to Eventbrite President and CEO Julia Hartz, the lawmakers requested details regarding the removal of events featuring comments from Riley Gaines, while allowing events promoting pro-Hamas groups to remain on the platform.The letter highlights...

The Senate Budget Committee, led by Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley, has launched a bipartisan investigation into the effects of private equity ownership on hospitals in the United States. The committee is particularly concerned about the questionable financial transactions and potential impact on patient care in hospitals under private equity ownership.In letters sent to the CEOs of Leonard Green & Partners, Prospect Medical Holdings, Medical Properties Trust, Apollo Global Management, Lifepoint Health, and Ottumwa Regional Health Center,...

The Governance Studies program of the Brookings Institution has announced the initiation of the Anti-Corruption, Democracy, and Security Project (ACDS). This new initiative aims to tackle the most pressing and complex anti-corruption issues that pose a challenge to global democracy.

Kristin Smith, CEO of the Blockchain Association, a group committed to promoting innovation in the cryptocurrency sector, praised U.S. Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) for presenting the bipartisan Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023. In a statement released on December 5, Smith expressed her belief that the U.S. should be at the forefront of blockchain technology.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addressed Ukraine's capacity to continue resisting the Russian invasion during his address at the opening session of the Ukraine defense industrial base summit in Washington. The Department of Defense (DOD) was one of many departments at the two day event.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken recently issued a statement revealing that both factions involved in the Sudan conflict have perpetrated atrocities in Darfur. He stated that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have both committed grave atrocities since the onset of the Sudan conflict in April.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has announced its collaboration with LeadershIP, an event platform dedicated to the analysis and discussion of intellectual property (IP) and innovation. The platform will continue to be guided by its founder, Dr. Kirti Gupta, who also serves as a Senior Adviser at CSIS.

Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has urged Senate Republicans to move forward on the national security supplemental bill. In her speech on the Senate floor, Senator Murray emphasized the importance of timely action in responding to urgent challenges across the world.Murray expressed concern about the potential message of weakness that delays in passing the bill could send to adversaries. She stated, "We cannot afford delays that tell our adversaries they can just wait us out." Murray emphasized the need for comprehensive action that...