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Senator Todd Young leads hearing on trucking and commercial bus industry issues
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Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), who serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, led a subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C. The session was titled “Shifting Gears: Issues Impacting...


Markey emphasizes tariff relief amid new legislation aiding small businesses
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In recent legislative developments, Ranking Member Markey has emphasized the need for tariff relief for small businesses.


House Judiciary Committee alleges misuse of taxpayer dollars by Biden-Harris administration
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Today, the House Judiciary Committee unveiled a memo entitled "The Biden-Harris Administration's Funding of Anti-Netanyahu Non-Governmental Organizations."


Senate HELP Committee set to vote on President Trump's labor and health nominees
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On Thursday, July 24, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is set to vote on several nominations for key positions within various departments.


Oversight Committee releases video of Annie Tomasini’s deposition
On the Hill

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released a video of Annie Tomasini's deposition.


Higgins announces oversight hearing on unaccompanied migrant children crisis
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Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) has announced a hearing titled “Catch and Release, Lose and Forget: Addressing the Crisis of Unaccompanied Alien Children – Part I.” The hearing aims to review findings from a...


Hearing set on USPS response to rising mail theft concerns
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Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) has announced a hearing to address the ongoing issue of mail theft and the response from the United States Postal Service (USPS).


Lawmakers question SBA policy changes affecting immigrant entrepreneurs
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey and House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez have raised concerns over recent policy changes by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).


Oversight committee releases video of Anthony Bernal's deposition
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released the video of Anthony Bernal's deposition.


Senators urge full implementation of No Surprises Act
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Maggie Hassan, and Roger Marshall have emphasized the need for full implementation of the No Surprises Act, a law designed to protect patients from unexpected medical bills and ensure transparency in healthcare costs.


Ernst calls for action to protect American innovation from foreign threats
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During a U.S. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee hearing, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted her report that revealed vulnerabilities in the protection of American intellectual property from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).


Senator Cantwell comments on Trump's executive order about college sports NIL
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has issued a statement regarding President Trump's Executive Order on college sports.


Senate committee approves FY 2026 appropriations bill with focus on infrastructure
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The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act.


Oversight Committee supports Trump's plan for American dominance in artificial intelligence
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer, along with Subcommittee Chairmen Eric Burlison and Nancy Mace, expressed support for President Trump's newly announced Action Plan aimed at securing U.S. dominance in...


Senator Klobuchar criticizes proposed USDA reorganization plan
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, has expressed concerns regarding the Trump Administration's proposal to reorganize the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).


Senate HELP Committee approves six Trump administration nominees
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Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to approve six nominees of President Trump for various departments.


Senate committee approves FY 2026 interior appropriations bill with bipartisan support
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The Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.


Senate committee approves funding bill benefiting Maine's transportation and housing programs
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, has announced that she secured significant funding and provisions for Maine in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act.


Senate Aging Committee urges crackdown on scams targeting seniors
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In a recent report, WLRN covered a letter from U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and other committee members, including Senator Mark Kelly, Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, and Senator Ashley Moody.


Senate committee approves funding bill supporting environmental initiatives in Maine
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, announced significant funding for Maine as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.