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U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Jeanne Shaheen recently hosted a hearing titled "A Future Without Type 1 Diabetes: Accelerating Breakthroughs and Creating Hope" in Washington, D.C. The event was part of the Breakthrough T1D Children’s Congress,...

Senator Cantwell criticizes GOP plan threatening public broadcasting funds

In a recent Senate speech, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) criticized the Republican plan to cut $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB).

Senate committee approves Susan Monarez as nominee for CDC director

Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to favorably report President Trump's nomination of Susan Monarez as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Chairman Boozman supports USDA disaster aid for farmers hit by severe weather

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has expressed his support following the announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding disaster assistance applications for farmers and...

Senator Cruz to lead DOT nominations hearing on July 16

By Federal Newswire | Jul 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, is set to lead a nominations hearing for key positions within the Department of Transportation.

VA decides against workforce reduction amid employee attrition

By Federal Newswire | Jul 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, who chairs the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has commented on a recent announcement by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Senate Armed Services Committee announces FY 2026 NDAA markup schedule

By Federal Newswire | Jul 7, 2025

U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Jack Reed have announced the schedule for the markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026.

Senators introduce bill for portable benefits access among independent workers

By Federal Newswire | Jul 7, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Tim Scott, and Rand Paul have introduced a legislative package aimed at updating federal labor laws to enable 27 million independent workers to access portable workplace benefits such as health care and retirement plans.

Senator Graham comments on house approval of One Big Beautiful Bill Act

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued a statement following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

House passes One Big Beautiful Bill Act; awaits Trump's signature

Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) expressed his support for the House's passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1).

Thompson calls new bill a 'game-changer' for America

House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued a statement following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Subpoenas issued to Brown and Penn presidents over tuition pricing inquiry

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan and Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Chairman Scott Fitzgerald have issued subpoenas to the presidents of Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania.

Jim Jordan subpoenas former Pfizer executive over COVID-19 vaccine trial allegations

Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued a subpoena to Dr. Philip Dormitzer, the former Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer of RNA and Viral Vaccines at Pfizer, Inc. This action follows Dr. Dormitzer's refusal to...

Senate Agriculture Committee chairman acknowledges intern contributions

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has recognized the contributions of four students who served as interns for the committee during the summer.

Oversight Committee investigates New York's use of federal Medicaid funds

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer, along with Representatives Nick Langworthy, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Mike Lawler, has initiated an investigation into allegations that New York State has misused federal...

Senate HELP Committee set to vote on CDC Director nomination

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to vote on the nomination of Susan Monarez for the position of Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Higgins announces hearing on alleged EPA misuse under Biden administration

Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) has announced a hearing titled “From Protection to Persecution: EPA Enforcement Gone Rogue Under the Biden Administration.” The session will examine claims of the Environmental...

Senate HELP Committee to discuss health care future and privacy protection

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on July 9 to discuss the future of health care and strategies for improving cybersecurity to protect Americans' health privacy.

Senator Capito supports Senate approval of Republican reconciliation bill

By Federal Newswire | Jul 1, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, expressed her support for the passage of a Republican reconciliation bill in Washington, D.C. The legislation, backed by Chairman Capito, has...