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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Cory Booker, and Michael Bennet have introduced the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act.

Senator Cassidy hosts policy briefing on charter school innovation

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy hosted an event titled "Chartering Excellence: A Policy Briefing on Charter School Innovation" to discuss ways to improve access to charter schools.

Oversight committee continues probe into alleged cover-up of Biden's mental health

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has announced the continuation of an investigation into alleged cover-ups concerning President Biden's mental health and use of autopen.

EPA discusses regulatory changes with House committee

This week, a hearing was held by the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, led by Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin.

Comer announces committee markup of regulatory relief legislation set for May 21

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has announced a full committee markup session scheduled for May 21 at 10:00 am ET.

Senate HELP Committee approves Janet Dhillon as new PBGC director

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has approved the nomination of Janet Dhillon to serve as the Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).

Senator Collins questions DOT Secretary on essential air service program funding

At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Susan Collins engaged with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy regarding the proposed budget cuts to the Essential Air Service Program (EAS) and the significance of supporting maritime...

Senator Collins announces $23 million funding for erosion control at Camp Ellis

U.S. Senator Susan Collins has announced the allocation of $23 million to the Maine Army Corps of Engineers for erosion prevention at Camp Ellis in Saco.

Federal support crucial for state and local law enforcement collaboration

Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement conducted a roundtable titled “A View from the Frontlines: A Police Week Roundtable on Emerging Issues Facing American Law Enforcement.” The discussion focused on the challenges state and...

Senate HELP Committee to review labor and education nominees

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is set to evaluate several nominations next week.

White House sets 10% tariff on first 100,000 U.K. vehicles imported annually

The White House has announced a new trade agreement stipulating that the first 100,000 vehicles imported annually into the United States by U.K. manufacturers will face a 10% tariff, with additional vehicles subject to a 25% rate.

Senate committee evaluates nominees' strategies on bridges, PFAS contamination, USACE priorities

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, conducted a hearing to evaluate the nominations of Sean McMaster for Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), John Busterud for...

Senate committee reviews Trump's nominations for key federal agency roles

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing to consider three nominations by President Trump for key federal positions.

Senate Committee advances multiple defense department civilian nominations

The Senate Armed Services Committee has taken steps to advance several Department of Defense civilian nominations.

Senator Cassidy introduces legislation to enhance employee stock ownership plans

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced two legislative proposals aimed at bolstering Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).

Aderholt discusses American health priorities with new HHS Secretary

Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt emphasized the need to strengthen public health in a hearing with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr....

DOT outlines priorities in FY26 budget focusing on transportation safety

Transportation safety and infrastructure development were the main topics at a recent budget hearing with Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy.

Senator Cassidy discusses proposed HHS budget during committee hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed a hearing with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Lawmakers stress urgency to counter China's military expansion

Continuing their advocacy for a robust national defense, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole have raised concerns about China's rapid military expansion.

Senate HELP Committee to examine state of higher education next week