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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced legislation aimed at reforming the American higher education system.

House passes act restoring due process for D.C. police officers

House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer and Representative Andrew Garbarino expressed approval following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act (H.R. 2096).

Congress examines privacy concerns over 23andMe's bankruptcy sale

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform convened a hearing to address privacy and national security concerns linked to the bankruptcy sale of 23andMe, Inc., a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company.

Boozman supports Vaden's confirmation as USDA deputy secretary

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman expressed his approval following the Senate's confirmation of Judge Stephen Vaden as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Comer supports bill restoring due process for D.C. police officers

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has voiced his support for H.R. 2096, the Protecting Our Nation’s Capital Emergency Act.

Senate committee plans hearing on modernizing U.S. rail network

U.S. Senator Todd Young, Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, has announced a subcommittee hearing scheduled for June 18, 2025.

Senate committee reviews nominee for CFTC chairmanship

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman held a hearing to consider the nomination of Brian Quintenz as Chairman and Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

House passes bill banning non-citizen voting in Washington, D.C

House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer and Representative August Pfluger have expressed approval following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 884.

Cruz praises NTIA guidance revising Biden-era broadband policies

Last week, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released new guidance for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program.

Cruz reintroduces TERMS Act targeting Big Tech's use of service agreements

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has reintroduced the Transparency in Enforcement, Restricting, and Monitoring of Services (TERMS) Act.

Hearing addresses privacy concerns amid 23andMe's bankruptcy sale

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has raised concerns over the potential risks to national security and data privacy following the bankruptcy filing of 23andMe, Inc. The company, known for its...

Ernst discusses INNOVATE Act with Iowa City small businesses

As part of her River to River tour across Iowa, U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) visited small businesses in Iowa City.

Senate leaders call for audits after DCA airspace collision

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, along with Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul, and Ranking Member Gary Peters, have formally requested audits following a midair...

Lawmakers propose bill to aid small business compliance with Corporate Transparency Act

Today, new legislation aimed at aiding small businesses in complying with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) was introduced by Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.).

House subcommittee approves FY26 Homeland Security bill with increased funding

Today, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill, which was subsequently approved by the Subcommittee.

Cantwell and Cruz call for audits after fatal DCA airspace collision

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz have called for safety audits following a mid-air collision near National Airport (DCA) on January 29, 2025.

House committee unveils FY26 defense bill focusing on modernization

The House Appropriations Committee has unveiled the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Bill, which is set for subcommittee consideration on June 10.

House committee releases FY26 Homeland Security Bill with focus on safety

By Federal Newswire | Jun 8, 2025

The House Appropriations Committee has released the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Bill.

House Majority Leader on CBO projections: ‘They've always been wrong, and they've always ignored what tax cuts will do’

By Federal Newswire | Jun 6, 2025

Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader for the U.S. House of Representatives, said that the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has repeatedly failed to reflect the growth from tax cuts and is again misjudging the impact.