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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ranking Member Markey has joined legislation aimed at exempting small businesses from tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on Canadian imports.

Congress addresses rising concerns over USPS mail theft and crime

The Subcommittee on Government Operations recently held a hearing to address the growing issue of mail theft and crime.

Congressional hearing reviews crisis of unaccompanied alien children

The Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee convened to address the challenges posed by unaccompanied alien children in the United States.

Bill advances with major Maine defense funding after appropriations committee approval

The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act, which includes funding and provisions that impact Maine’s defense sector.

Senate committee advances FY 2026 defense spending bill with broad bipartisan support

The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Act, allocating $851.9 billion in discretionary funding for U.S. military operations and priorities.

Senate HELP Committee set to vote on health care and retirement bills

On July 30, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will conduct a vote on several legislative proposals.

Hearing addresses concerns over unaccompanied migrant children's safety

Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) addressed a hearing focused on the Biden administration's handling of unaccompanied migrant children.

Congress discusses regulatory barriers in advancing US nuclear energy

The Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs recently held a hearing titled "The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future."

Hearing addresses rise in mail theft and USPS response

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) opened a hearing on mail theft and the United States Postal Service's (USPS) response.

Senate Commerce Committee reviews weather system upgrades after Texas flood

At a Senate Commerce Committee executive session, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) discussed the importance of improving weather warning systems in light of recent natural disasters.

Senate committee advances legislation on fisheries, space exploration, manufacturing

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has approved three bills and advanced several key nominations within the Departments of Commerce and Transportation.

Senator Capito urges bipartisan action on environmental permitting reform

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, addressed the Senate on the need for bipartisan reforms to environmental review and permitting processes.

Klobuchar highlights need for bipartisan action on U.S. Grain Standards Act reauthorization