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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered her opening statement at the committee's July 30, 2025, markup session in Washington, D.C. Cantwell began by...

Klobuchar criticizes USDA reorganization plan during Senate committee hearing

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, delivered an opening statement at a hearing to review the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed reorganization.

Senate confirms Captain Sam Brown as VA under secretary for memorial affairs

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, addressed the Senate prior to the confirmation vote for retired Army Captain Sam Brown as Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs....

Senate confirms Susan Monarez as CDC Director after close vote

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Susan Monarez as the new Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with a vote of 51 to 47.

Senate committee reviews USDA reorganization plan amid calls for accountability

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry convened a hearing to review the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) reorganization proposal.

Senate panel advances major veteran support bills including ACCESS Act

The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, chaired by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), has approved 24 bills aimed at supporting veterans, caregivers, and survivors.

Senate committee introduces ROTOR Act to improve aviation safety after fatal collision

By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has introduced the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, a legislative effort aimed at improving aviation safety following the January 29 midair collision...

Senate committee hears industry views on reauthorizing U.S. Grain Standards Act

By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman opened a hearing to discuss the reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act, which is set to expire at the end of September.

Senators reintroduce bipartisan bill aimed at increasing transparency in college outcomes

By Federal Newswire | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have reintroduced the College Transparency Act (CTA).

Senator Capito supports David Wright's return to Nuclear Regulatory Commission leadership

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor supporting David Wright’s confirmation as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on elder abuse and reauthorization of OAA

The United States Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing on Wednesday, July 30, titled “Awareness to Action: Combating Elder Abuse and Neglect.” The session will be led by Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand.

Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on elder abuse prevention

On July 30, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing to address elder abuse and neglect.

Senate Agriculture Committee advances USDA under secretary nominees

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced the nominations of Michael Boren for Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment, and Richard Fordyce for Under Secretary of Agriculture for...

House Judiciary Committee releases report on FBI's surveillance of Catholic Americans

Today, the House Judiciary Committee released an interim staff report titled "Report: How the Biden-Wray FBI Manufactured a False Narrative of Catholic Americans as Violent Extremists."

Chairman Jordan subpoenas prosecutor Thomas Windom after unanswered queries

Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued a subpoena to Thomas Windom for a deposition.

House Republicans issue subpoena to ActBlue CEO amid investigation

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, along with House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil and Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer, has issued a subpoena to Regina Wallace-Jones, CEO of ActBlue.

Judiciary Committee releases transcript on Hunter Biden DOJ investigation

Today, the House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan released a transcript from a transcribed interview with former Special Counsel David Weiss.

Subcommittee reviews bid protest reform amid concerns over process abuse

Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) addressed concerns regarding the bid protest process during a hearing titled "Bid Protest Reform: Understanding the Problem."

Burlison opens hearing on advancing America's nuclear energy future

Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) opened a hearing titled "The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future" in Washington.

Congressional hearing addresses reforms needed in bid protest process