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Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing focused on the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA).

Lawmakers urge action after reports of U.S. staff targeted by Georgia's ruling party

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker, John Curtis, and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with Representatives Joe Wilson and Steve Cohen, have sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Blumenthal warns Senate committee about effects of healthcare policy changes on U.S. veterans

At a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal raised concerns about the impact of expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits and federal program cuts on veterans’ health care.

Senator Cassidy addresses workforce shortages through apprenticeship reforms at HELP Committee hearing

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during a hearing focused on apprenticeships and their role in addressing workforce shortages in the United States.

Chairman Steil introduces bill to pay Capitol Police during government shutdown

Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil has introduced the Pay Our Capitol Police Act, a bill aimed at ensuring that Capitol Police officers and support staff receive pay during the ongoing government shutdown. “The men and women of...

Senators introduce bipartisan resolution marking 50 years since end of Vietnam War

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), both members of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, have introduced a resolution in the Senate to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

Steil introduces bill to halt congressional pay during government shutdowns

Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) have introduced the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act.

Grassley supports calls for courtroom cameras following Erika Kirk's appeal

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, expressed support for Erika Kirk’s recent call to allow cameras in the courtroom during the trial of her husband’s alleged murderer.

Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on Older Americans Act reauthorization

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will lead a hearing on November 5 to discuss the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA) and its impact on families affected by...

GOP leaders say Democrat shutdown has halted full SNAP food assistance

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Andy Harris (R-MD), House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), and House Agriculture Nutrition and Foreign...

Merkley and Wyden seek answers from CMS over flawed Medicare Advantage provider-directory launch

U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have requested answers from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding problems with the launch of a new Medicare Advantage provider-directory tool.

Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on Older Americans Act reauthorization

Senator Rick Scott, chair of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will lead a hearing on November 5 focused on the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA).

Senate Aging Committee plans hearing on FDA's process for rare disease treatments

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary.

Cassidy introduces bill to expand privacy protections for digital health data

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening privacy protections for Americans’ health data.

Republican leaders criticize Senate Democrats over lapse in SNAP funding

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), along with House Agriculture Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Brad Finstad (MN-01), House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04), and House...

Grassley criticizes Democrats’ approach on justice department investigation oversight

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) has criticized Democratic members of the committee, including Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), over what he described as a double standard in congressional oversight practices.

Senate Democrats warn Army Corps project pause threatens water resources act negotiations

Senate Democrats on the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee have criticized the Trump Administration for pausing $11 billion in Army Corps of Engineers projects in states that did not support President Trump in the 2024 election.

Republican leaders urge end to prolonged government shutdown citing economic harm

On November 4, 2025, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and Republican leaders held a press conference to address the ongoing government shutdown.

Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on reauthorizing Older Americans Act

By Federal Newswire | Nov 3, 2025

Senator Rick Scott, chair of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will lead a hearing on November 5 focused on the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA).