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Cantwell joins bipartisan effort to reauthorize NOAA’s national sea grant college program
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A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program, a federal-university partnership that supports coastal communities and marine economies across the United States.

Cantwell leads effort to expand NOAA Weather Radio coverage across United States
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), along with a bipartisan group of senators, has reintroduced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio Modernization Act.

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Cantwell urges stronger FAA oversight after fatal mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) hearing into the...


Cantwell urges stronger FAA action following deadly DCA mid-air collision
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During an interview with CNN’s Jim Sciutto, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, called for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take a more active role in...


Senate appropriations committee advances FY 2026 labor-health-education spending bill
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The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Senators introduce bill aiming to modernize NOAA Weather Radio network
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U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have reintroduced the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act, a bill designed to improve the reliability and reach of emergency weather alerts across the United States.


Veterans groups voice support as Senate panel advances Moran’s ACCESS Act
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a markup of 24 pieces of legislation, including the Veterans’ ACCESS Act.


Rick Scott preside audiencia sobre protección contra abuso y negligencia hacia adultos mayores
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El presidente del Comité Especial sobre el Envejecimiento del Senado de los Estados Unidos, Rick Scott, lideró una audiencia titulada “Concientización a la acción: Combatiendo el abuso y la negligencia de ancianos”, enfocada en el maltrato de...


Thompson supports White House digital asset markets report and CLARITY Act
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House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) has responded to the White House’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets Report, which was released recently.


Senator Cassidy calls for bipartisan action on lowering U.S. healthcare costs
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during a committee hearing focused on reducing health care costs for American patients.


Senate HELP Committee advances six bipartisan health care and retirement bills
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This week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee approved six bipartisan bills aimed at improving access to health care and retirement benefits for Americans.


Senate confirms Tyler Clarkson as USDA general counsel
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The Senate has confirmed Tyler Clarkson as General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).


Senate Aging Committee holds hearing on combating elder abuse across United States
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Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging led a hearing focused on addressing elder abuse and neglect across the United States.


Markey criticizes Trump administration's impact on American innovation at Senate hearing
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey criticized the Trump administration's cuts to government agencies and research institutions during a Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee hearing titled “Innovation in the Crosshairs: Countering...


Cantwell criticizes SCORE Act for favoring large schools over smaller institutions
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Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, addressed concerns regarding the advancement of the SCORE Act by two House committees.


House Judiciary Committee Republicans release report on EU's Digital Services Act
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Today, the House Judiciary Committee Republicans unveiled an interim staff report addressing concerns over the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA).


Bill advancing major health and education funds for Maine passes Senate committee
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that she has secured funding and provisions for Maine in the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Senate HELP Committee to vote on labor and health nominees
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On Thursday, July 24, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a vote on several key nominations.


Senate HELP Committee plans hearing on health care affordability
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On Thursday, July 31, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will convene a hearing to address strategies for reducing health costs and improving affordability for American patients.


Legislation proposed to exempt US small businesses from Trump's Canadian import tariffs
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Ranking Member Markey has joined legislation aimed at exempting small businesses from tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on Canadian imports.