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On November 13, the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Rick Scott, and Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, will hold a field...

Senator Collins’ bill signed into law ending longest U.S. government shutdown

Legislation aimed at ending the government shutdown and providing three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills has been signed into law.

Legislation seeks expanded access to VA Fisher Houses for active-duty military families

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Richard Blumenthal, who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, have introduced new legislation aimed at expanding access to VA Fisher Houses for active-duty servicemembers,...

Chairman Williams comments as House passes resolution to end government shutdown

The House of Representatives has passed a continuing resolution that extends federal funding through January, effectively ending the recent government shutdown.

Cole urges passage of bill to reopen government after six-week shutdown

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the House of Representatives in support of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.

House passes funding bill including full-year support for military construction and veterans affairs

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) issued a statement following the final passage of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.

House passes stopgap funding bill ending shutdown; advances three full-year appropriations

The House of Representatives has passed the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.

House passes funding bills including full VA budget; chairman highlights new protections

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) issued a statement following the passage of a package of funding bills by House Republicans.

House advances resolution to end 43-day government shutdown

The House of Representatives has advanced a continuing resolution to reopen the federal government, ending what Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) described as the "Schumer Shutdown."

Senate subcommittee schedules hearing on impact of government shutdowns on aviation

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who leads the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, has announced a hearing to discuss the effects of government shutdowns on aviation safety and...

House subcommittee schedules hearing on safety risks of AI chatbots

Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman John Joyce, M.D., Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, have announced an upcoming hearing focused on artificial...

House committee reports Chinese manipulation of global mineral markets threatens US security

A new bipartisan investigation by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) details how China manipulates global critical minerals markets, raising concerns about U.S. economic and national security.

Senate committee schedules hearing on Coast Guard commandant nominee

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a nomination hearing for Admiral Kevin Lunday to be considered for the position of Commandant of the United States Coast...

Senate passes bill to end shutdown with funding for key federal programs

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation to reopen the federal government, following a vote of 222 to 209.

Cole urges passage of bill to reopen U.S. government after six-week shutdown

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) addressed the House Committee on Rules in support of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.

Senate committee seeks answers from major pharmacies on foreign drug supply chain risks

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have sent a letter to the chief executive officers of CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.

House prepares vote on appropriations bill supporting veterans’ care and services

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to consider the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 this week, which includes key elements from the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

Senate committees schedule field hearing on Palisades Fire recovery challenges

On November 13, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led by Chairman Rick Scott, and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, chaired by Ron Johnson, will hold a field hearing in...

Senate leaders announce field hearing on Pacific Palisades fire response

Senate committee leaders Rick Scott and Ron Johnson have announced a field hearing in Pacific Palisades, California, to address the aftermath of the deadly Palisades fire that occurred in January 2025.

Markey introduces act aiming at reduced costs for veteran entrepreneurs