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Cantwell criticizes proposed cuts to public broadcasting funding amid emergency alert concerns
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In a recent speech from the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) criticized Senate Republicans for their proposed rescission bill that aims to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).


Bipartisan coalition introduces SCORE Act for college athlete compensation
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Today, a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers introduced the SCORE Act in Washington, D.C. The legislation aims to establish a national framework for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college athletics.


Senator Markey introduces bill to halt layoffs at Small Business Administration
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey has introduced the Save Our Staff (SOS) Act, aiming to prevent workforce reductions at the Small Business Administration (SBA).


Senate HELP Committee to review Trump administration labor and health nominees
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On July 16, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to conduct a hearing for three nominees from the Trump administration.


House subcommittee approves FY26 national security funding bill
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Today, the House Appropriations National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee convened to discuss its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


House Committee announces fiscal year 2026 subcommittee budget allocations
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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole has announced updated subcommittee allocations for Fiscal Year 2026.


Senate committee to hold hearing for transportation department nominees
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will hold a nominations hearing for Department of Transportation nominees.


Senate Agriculture Committee chair calls for nutrition assistance reforms
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has addressed the need for nutrition assistance reforms in an op/ed published in the Washington Reporter.


Senator Susan Collins voices concerns over OMB's unclear rescissions package
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has expressed her opposition to the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) rescissions package due to a lack of clarity on which programs would face reductions.


Senate hearing discusses need for digital commodities regulation
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman opened a hearing focused on the federal oversight of digital commodities.


House Appropriations Committee approves FY26 Interior & Environment Bill
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Today, the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee convened to discuss its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


Senate passes bipartisan bill targeting illegal fishing practices
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Today, the United States Senate passed the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act (S. 283).


House Appropriations Committee releases FY26 interior appropriations bill
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Today, the House Appropriations Committee unveiled the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.


Senator Joni Ernst recognizes Groom Curriculum as Small Business of the Week
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, representing Iowa and serving as the Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has named Groom Curriculum in Palo Alto County as her Small Business of the Week.


House committee approves FY26 transportation bill focusing on safety improvements
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Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development met to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


Cantwell criticizes SCORE Act's impact on smaller colleges
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Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Representative Michael Baumgartner (R-Wash.) have voiced strong opposition to the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act.


House subcommittee approves fiscal year 2026 energy bill
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Today, the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee convened to review its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.


House Appropriations Committee releases FY26 national security appropriations bill
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Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee.


House Appropriations Committee releases FY26 Energy and Water Development Bill
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Today, the House Appropriations Committee unveiled the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee.


House Appropriations Committee releases FY26 transportation appropriations bill
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Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee.