News from December 2023
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) expressed her enthusiasm for the passage of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act during a press conference hosted by House Republican Leadership. The act aims to drive down the price of healthcare for patients through increased price transparency.In her remarks, Chair Rodgers highlighted the significance of price transparency, stating that it is something that 95 percent of Americans support. She emphasized that the act empowers patients and employers to make informed decisions...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries convened today for an oversight hearing on the Biden administration's recent efforts to eliminate the Lower Snake River dams. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) expressed his concerns about the administration's actions, stating, "Today's Congressional hearing called out the Biden Administration for engaging in secret discussions to breach the four lower Snake River dams, to impose upon the people of the northwest billions in costs to replace thousands of megawatts of clean reliable power generated by these dams, and,...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
The Education and the Workforce Committee has made significant progress in advancing two bills aimed at bridging the gap between education and workforce needs. The bills in question are the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) and the A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655). These bills are designed to help students gain the skills necessary for employment and ensure that workers have the opportunity to succeed in the evolving job market.Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), who is leading the Education and the Workforce Committee, expressed her satisfaction with...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The recent release of over 1,100 pages of evidence by the Ways and Means Committee, coupled with the indictment of Hunter Biden for felony tax crimes, has brought to light the credibility of the two Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblowers. These whistleblowers were instrumental in exposing Hunter Biden's alleged criminal activities and the Department of Justice's efforts to protect him and his father, President Joe Biden.The Ways and Means Committee recently heard additional testimony from the whistleblowers, which revealed a clear connection...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Representatives Nick LaLota (R-NY) and Hillary Scholten (D-MI), have written a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to enhance the integration of small businesses into the defense industrial base. The committee members expressed concern over the decline in small business participation in government contracting and emphasized the crucial role that small businesses play in promoting...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
Tomorrow, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), will hold a hearing titled "Protecting Workers and Small Businesses from Biden's Attack on Worker Free Choice and Economic Growth." The hearing is scheduled to take place at 10:15 a.m. and aims to shed light on the Biden administration's radical union agenda.Chairman Good expressed his concerns about this agenda, stating, "The Biden administration’s radical union agenda is a threat to our most fundamental freedoms, including the right to work." He argued that by...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has officially requested a briefing from the FBI on the ongoing investigation into ByteDance, the parent company of social media platform TikTok. Over the past year, legislators have voiced concerns about TikTok, citing potential national security issues.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled a $42 million initiative named Inertial Fusion Energy Science and Technology Accelerated Research (IFE-STAR). The program is aimed at creating hubs that will promote collaborative efforts in advancing the foundational science and technology of inertial fusion energy (IFE). The projects funded through IFE-STAR will draw on the expertise and resources from DOE’s National Laboratories, academia, and industry to drive the development of inertial fusion energy system components.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Eight of the 13 Minneapolis City Council members have appealed to the mayor, requesting a delay in the eviction of the city's largest homeless encampment until February. This stance has been labeled as "bizarre" by a report from the Center of the American Experiment.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Two interstate trucking companies have agreed to settle with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over violations related to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Truck and Bus Regulation. This regulation requires heavy-duty diesel vehicles operating in California to reduce toxic air contaminants emissions from their exhaust. The EPA enforced these violations under the Clean Air Act.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has provided recommendations for individuals planning to travel abroad this holiday season. One of their key suggestions is the use of a mobile application designed to facilitate re-entry into the United States.
By Marlo Oaks | Dec 11, 2023
Hijacking corporate finance to advance political agendas has taken a new and alarming turn. After the briefest of comment periods, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering a far-reaching rule change that will dramatically alter the ownership and use of public and private land in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Victor Cha has expressed that President Joe Biden's recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, while it eased some apprehensions, did not sufficiently mitigate the ongoing global tension and rivalry between the United States and China. Cha's commentary was released by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) on December 6.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
A Mexican migrant was recently sentenced to federal prison for violently assaulting a Border Patrol agent from the Tucson sector. United States District Judge Scott H. Rash sentenced Adbiel Martinez-Barrera, 21, of Guerrero, Mexico to 13 months and one day in prison for the assault, along with illegally entering the country on the day of the incident.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has issued subpoenas to Vanguard and Arjuna Capital as part of the committee's investigation into the sufficiency of current antitrust laws in addressing collusive agreements to promote and adopt left-wing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.The Committee had previously requested documents and communications from Vanguard on July 6, 2023, regarding how the company advances ESG policies, among other key information. While Vanguard has been providing some material on a rolling basis, their...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Sen. Ted Cruz, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member, has raised concerns about the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's (CPB) affirmative action mandate for radio and television stations. In a letter addressed to CPB President and CEO Patricia de Stacy Harrison, Sen. Cruz argues that the mandate, which requires stations to engage in affirmative action to qualify for grant funding, may violate civil rights laws.The letter highlights how CPB board members recently voted to modify the existing affirmative action mandates for publicly-funded media outlets, such...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Students at one of the largest high schools in New York City are set to gain an advantage in their future careers, courtesy of a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The department is collaborating with school officials to assist students in mapping out their future plans, irrespective of whether they include military service or not.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Chairman Smith of the Energy & Commerce Committee delivered a speech on the House floor today, urging his colleagues to support the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. The bill, according to Smith, "empowers patients and will lower health care costs for millions of Americans."Smith emphasized the bipartisan nature of the bill, thanking his colleagues on the Energy & Commerce and Education & the Workforce Committees for their collaboration. He acknowledged the struggles that American families face in affording the cost of their health care, stating that the current system...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil has expressed his approval for the passage of bipartisan legislation aimed at extending the Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations by an additional 10 years. The bill, which ensures the smooth operation of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) enforcement operations, has been hailed by Chairman Steil as a means to provide more transparency for the American people."This common-sense election integrity bill equips the FEC to offer greater transparency to the American people," said Chairman Steil....
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has recently announced a substantial investment of $8.2 billion in rail projects across the country. The funds are expected to facilitate 10 passenger rail projects, as well as corridor planning initiatives that will impact every region of the United States.
