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By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
The Education and the Workforce Committee has made significant progress in advancing two bills aimed at bridging the gap between education and workforce needs. The bills in question are the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) and the A Stronger Workforce for America Act (H.R. 6655). These bills are designed to help students gain the skills necessary for employment and ensure that workers have the opportunity to succeed in the evolving job market.Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), who is leading the Education and the Workforce Committee, expressed her satisfaction with...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The recent release of over 1,100 pages of evidence by the Ways and Means Committee, coupled with the indictment of Hunter Biden for felony tax crimes, has brought to light the credibility of the two Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblowers. These whistleblowers were instrumental in exposing Hunter Biden's alleged criminal activities and the Department of Justice's efforts to protect him and his father, President Joe Biden.The Ways and Means Committee recently heard additional testimony from the whistleblowers, which revealed a clear connection...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) and Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) of the House Committee on Small Business, along with Representatives Nick LaLota (R-NY) and Hillary Scholten (D-MI), have written a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to enhance the integration of small businesses into the defense industrial base. The committee members expressed concern over the decline in small business participation in government contracting and emphasized the crucial role that small businesses play in promoting...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 12, 2023
Tomorrow, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), will hold a hearing titled "Protecting Workers and Small Businesses from Biden's Attack on Worker Free Choice and Economic Growth." The hearing is scheduled to take place at 10:15 a.m. and aims to shed light on the Biden administration's radical union agenda.Chairman Good expressed his concerns about this agenda, stating, "The Biden administration’s radical union agenda is a threat to our most fundamental freedoms, including the right to work." He argued that by...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has issued subpoenas to Vanguard and Arjuna Capital as part of the committee's investigation into the sufficiency of current antitrust laws in addressing collusive agreements to promote and adopt left-wing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.The Committee had previously requested documents and communications from Vanguard on July 6, 2023, regarding how the company advances ESG policies, among other key information. While Vanguard has been providing some material on a rolling basis, their...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Sen. Ted Cruz, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member, has raised concerns about the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's (CPB) affirmative action mandate for radio and television stations. In a letter addressed to CPB President and CEO Patricia de Stacy Harrison, Sen. Cruz argues that the mandate, which requires stations to engage in affirmative action to qualify for grant funding, may violate civil rights laws.The letter highlights how CPB board members recently voted to modify the existing affirmative action mandates for publicly-funded media outlets, such...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Chairman Smith of the Energy & Commerce Committee delivered a speech on the House floor today, urging his colleagues to support the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. The bill, according to Smith, "empowers patients and will lower health care costs for millions of Americans."Smith emphasized the bipartisan nature of the bill, thanking his colleagues on the Energy & Commerce and Education & the Workforce Committees for their collaboration. He acknowledged the struggles that American families face in affording the cost of their health care, stating that the current system...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil has expressed his approval for the passage of bipartisan legislation aimed at extending the Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations by an additional 10 years. The bill, which ensures the smooth operation of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) enforcement operations, has been hailed by Chairman Steil as a means to provide more transparency for the American people."This common-sense election integrity bill equips the FEC to offer greater transparency to the American people," said Chairman Steil....
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil and Representative Derek Kilmer have requested the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the ability of states to comply with the law regarding filling U.S. House of Representative member vacancies during emergencies. The study aims to ensure that states are equipped to conduct timely elections in case of mass casualties or other emergencies.Chairman Steil emphasized the importance of ensuring that states are prepared to fulfill their election obligations, stating, "Ensuring states are equipped...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.) are currently conducting oversight of data sharing agreements between the Department of Treasury (Treasury), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The lawmakers have sent letters to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, and IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, requesting documents and communications related to the government's information collection and data sharing activities.According to the...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered a speech on the House Floor in support of her bill, the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act. The bill aims to strengthen the energy and national security of the United States by prohibiting imports of enriched uranium produced by Russia.In her remarks, Chair Rodgers emphasized the importance of American leadership in nuclear energy and technology for the country's economic and national security. She highlighted the urgent security threat posed by America's reliance on Russia's supply of...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Washington - Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's top aide, Melissa DeRosa, is facing scrutiny from the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic regarding her alleged involvement in the COVID-19 nursing home death cover-up. Subcommittee Chairman Brad Wenstrup and Representative Nicole Malliotakis are demanding answers from DeRosa after her attorney claimed that she was not involved in New York's deadly COVID-19 nursing home directive.In a letter to DeRosa, Wenstrup and Malliotakis highlighted the contradictions between her attorney's claims and the information...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) have praised the passage of H.R. 1042, the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Act. The bill, which aims to end America's reliance on Russian uranium, passed the House with a bipartisan voice vote.In a joint statement, Chair Rodgers and Chair Duncan emphasized the importance of reducing America's dependence on Russian nuclear fuel. They highlighted that currently, more than 20 percent of the fuel used by U.S....
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) took to the House Floor to highlight the importance of H.R. 5378, the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act. In her remarks, Chair Rodgers emphasized the need to address the exorbitant costs and complexities of the healthcare system.Chair Rodgers began by acknowledging the struggles faced by real patients who have been burdened by the lack of transparency in the healthcare system. She shared stories of patients who were billed significantly higher amounts than initially quoted and...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives has passed the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, a landmark bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering the cost of health care and increasing price transparency for patients. The bill, led by House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx, seeks to empower patients and create incentives for lower prices in the health care market.Chair Smith emphasized the...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) is urging the Senate to pass a bipartisan bill that would ban the import of Russian uranium into the United States. The legislation, introduced by Barrasso and recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, aims to end the country's dependence on Russian nuclear fuel."The United States must ban the sale of Russian uranium in America. Vladimir Putin has used Russia’s nuclear industry to fund his brutal invasion of Ukraine," said Senator Barrasso. "It is estimated that the U.S. spends roughly $1 billion per year on...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, has praised President Biden's new Executive Order on Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations. The order aims to "better embrace our trust responsibilities and promote the next era of Tribal self-determination."In a statement, Senator Schatz highlighted the importance of federal policies that support the sovereignty and self-determination of Tribal nations. He emphasized that with the recent significant investments in Native-serving programs, it is crucial for the...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
The House of Representatives has passed a landmark bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering the cost of health care and increasing price transparency for patients. The bill, known as the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, was led by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO), and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx (R-NC).Chair Rodgers emphasized the importance of the bill in lowering health care costs and providing...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has launched an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and its influence over federal employees. The committee is concerned that the SPLC is weaponizing its designation of "hate group" to target conservative organizations, effectively discriminating against Americans for their First Amendment protected political views.In a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Chairman Comer requested all communications between the Department of Education and the...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has announced her Small Business of the Week, and this time the honor goes to Muddy Dog Market and Grill of Appanoose County. As the Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, Ernst has made it her mission to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties during this Congress.In praising Muddy Dog Market and Grill, Senator Ernst highlighted the unique and diversified nature of the business, stating, "Unique and diversified small businesses like Muddy Dog Market and Grill embody what it means to be an entrepreneur in Iowa." She...
