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Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a hearing on the nominations of Katherine Scarlett and Jeffrey Hall for key environmental roles.

Senator Ernst urges Congress to pass INNOVATE Act amid concerns over Chinese espionage

After releasing a report highlighting the vulnerability of critical technology to espionage by the Chinese Communist Party, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) emphasized the need for Congress to pass her...

Cantwell addresses key transportation nominee concerns during Senate hearing

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered an opening statement at a hearing concerning three nominees for positions within the Department of Transportation...

Senate committee reviews nominations for key environmental positions

Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito led a hearing as Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

Chairman Rick Scott calls for reauthorization of Older Americans Act

Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, has issued a statement in recognition of the 60th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA).

Senator Cassidy urges compliance with executive order on child protection

Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, urged major health care providers and insurers to comply with President Trump's executive order aimed at protecting...

Senate committee reviews nominees for key Department of Transportation roles

In a Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz discussed efforts to modernize transportation regulations and safety standards.

Boozman opens hearing on Richard Fordyce's USDA under secretary nomination

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman delivered an opening statement at a hearing for the nomination of Richard Fordyce as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation.

Ernst announces EPA's Zeldin as speaker at Entrepreneur Expo

By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, has announced that Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will be a featured speaker at her upcoming Entrepreneur Expo.

Senate advances FY 2026 MilCon-VA appropriations bill with bipartisan support

By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, addressed the Senate before a 90-8 procedural vote to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Act.

House committee approves FY26 interior appropriations act focusing on energy

By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2025

The House Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act with a vote of 33 to 28.

House committee approves FY26 financial services bill with reduced budget

Today, the House Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee convened to deliberate on its Fiscal Year 2026 bill.

Senate Aging Committee urges action against international financial scams

Last week, Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, along with bipartisan committee members Senators Mark Kelly, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Ashley Moody, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of...

Senate committee advances President’s USDA nominees

Under the leadership of Chairman John Boozman, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has moved forward with two nominees for positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Ernst recognizes Sponheim Sales and Services as Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has announced Sponheim Sales and Services as her Small Business of the Week for Mitchell County, Iowa.

Senate passes Moran's bill prohibiting bonuses for VA senior executives

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

House Appropriations Committee releases FY26 financial services and general government bill

By Federal Newswire | Jul 20, 2025

Today, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2026 bill for the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee.

Subcommittee hearing set to address issues facing trucking and bus industries

By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Todd Young, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, has announced a subcommittee hearing titled "Shifting Gears: Issues Impacting the Trucking and Commercial Bus Industries in the U.S."...

Burlison announces hearing on advancements in nuclear energy technology

By Federal Newswire | Jul 19, 2025

Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) has announced a hearing titled “The New Atomic Age: Advancing America’s Energy Future.” The session will focus on developments in nuclear power...