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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the committee in a hearing focused on the 340B Drug Pricing Program and its impact on American patients.

Senator Risch addresses diplomatic nominations amid global policy concerns

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing on October 23, 2025.

Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on surgeon general nominee Casey Means

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing for Dr. Casey Means, who has been nominated to serve as Surgeon General.

Senator Capito discusses chemical regulation challenges at EPW subcommittee hearing

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, took part in a subcommittee hearing focused on chemical safety, waste management, environmental justice, and regulatory oversight.

House Armed Services Committee warns shutdown threatens US military readiness

The House Armed Services Committee has issued a fact sheet outlining the national security consequences resulting from the ongoing government shutdown, attributing responsibility to Democrats for not reopening the government.

Trump administration announces actions to expand resource development in Alaska

The Trump administration has announced several measures aimed at expanding Alaska’s energy resources and improving public health and safety.

Grassley and Rosen reintroduce bill requiring federal reports on gang activity

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) have reintroduced the Gang Activity Reporting Act.

House Republicans urge Senate action as government shutdown impacts air traffic controllers

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) participated in a press conference with House Republican leaders and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to address the ongoing government shutdown’s effects on aviation.

Jim Jordan seeks testimony from Jack Smith over Special Counsel’s prosecution tactics

Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has sent a letter to former Special Counsel Jack Smith, requesting his testimony before the House Judiciary Committee.

Whitehouse questions TVA board nominees amid concerns over clean energy policy

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered an opening statement at a hearing regarding nominations to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors.

Senate Aging Committee examines healthcare modernization and price transparency

The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led by Chairman Rick Scott, held a hearing focused on modernizing healthcare through price transparency and the expansion of shoppable services.

Senate Aging Committee examines price transparency in health care at hearing led by Chairman Rick Scott

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on how price transparency and shoppable health care services could benefit patients by promoting competition, reducing costs, and...

Senator Cassidy addresses need for updated federal labor laws 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 reforming federal labor law to protect worker freedoms and strengthen workers’ rights.

Rogers and Wicker urge increased sanctions and military support to pressure Russia into negotiations

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Representative Mike Rogers, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, have released a joint statement regarding actions intended to push Russia toward peace...

Interior subcommittee chairman warns prolonged shutdown threatens U.S. national parks

On the 22nd day of the ongoing government shutdown, Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and other House Republican leaders to discuss the impact of the closure on national parks and...

Senate Foreign Relations Committee approves multiple bills on foreign policy priorities

U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a committee business meeting on October 22, 2025.

Senate Commerce Committee considers nominees for key maritime administration roles

At a Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the need for a new maritime strategy aimed at reducing regulatory barriers and restoring U.S. maritime strength.

Senate Judiciary Committee holds nominations hearing for key DOJ and judicial posts

Senator Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, opened a nominations hearing on Wednesday for several key positions in the federal judiciary and Department of Justice.

Senate Judiciary Committee reviews nominees for key justice department and judicial roles

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Andrew Tysen Duva during a nominations hearing regarding his appointment as Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division.

Chairman Steil says House will not support website tracking ICE agents