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The House Committee on Natural Resources has advanced sixteen bills aimed at expanding geothermal energy development, protecting Giant Sequoias, enhancing public land recreation, and supporting tribal sovereignty.

House Energy & Commerce advances child safety bills amid bipartisan support

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce, chaired by Brett Guthrie (KY-02), has advanced eight pieces of legislation to the full House of Representatives.

Babin introduces act to modernize NOAA Weather Radio for better emergency alerts

House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin has introduced the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act.

Lawmakers urge designation for Chinese Students and Scholars Association as foreign mission

Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast, and House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg have requested Secretary of State Marco Rubio to designate the Chinese...

Senate Judiciary Committee considers nominations and cash access bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee, chaired by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, convened an executive business meeting on March 5, 2026.

Comer seeks answers from tech firms over AI-driven personalized pricing

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has launched an inquiry into how companies use artificial intelligence (AI) to set prices for consumers.

House Small Business Committee holds roundtable on working families tax cuts

Congressman Roger Williams, Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, hosted a roundtable in Washington, D.C., with participation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and seven small businesses from different regions.

Senator Cruz highlights nominees’ roles for future direction at NASA and NIST

At a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) highlighted the importance of nominees Matthew Anderson and Arvind Raman for roles at NASA and the National Institute of Standards...

Senator Moran introduces bill focused on spinal injury care for veterans

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has introduced new legislation aimed at improving care for veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders.

Trump’s pick for NIST director questioned over halted funding for key manufacturing programs

President Trump’s nominee for Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Dr. Arvind Raman, was questioned by members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee regarding recent actions by Commerce...

Moolenaar urges caution on expanding Chinese investment in key US industries

Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) has sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, raising concerns about Chinese investment in critical U.S. industries.

Cassidy addresses Senate committee on digital access to healthcare data

By T. P. Broyles | Mar 5, 2026

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the committee during a hearing focused on improving Americans’ access to health care data and enhancing patient...

Moolenaar urges UK to reconsider approval of new Chinese embassy after spy arrests

Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party has responded to recent reports of three individuals with links to the British Parliament being arrested for allegedly spying for China.

Senator Cramer leads hearing on proposed reforms for TSCA chemical review process

By R. C. Jamison | Mar 4, 2026

Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) led a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee hearing to review a discussion draft of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fee Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2026.

Senator Jerry Moran leads joint veterans’ affairs hearings highlighting VSO contributions

By T. P. Broyles | Mar 4, 2026

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led the final two annual joint hearings of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs.

House Armed Services Committee focuses on strengthening U.S. defense industrial base

By H. B. Edwards | Mar 4, 2026

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers addressed the need to revitalize the U.S. defense industrial base during a recent hearing in Washington, D.C. Rogers opened his remarks by acknowledging the commitment of servicemembers involved...

Senate panel advances bipartisan bill on tsunami preparedness through 2030

By T. P. Broyles | Mar 4, 2026

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has approved the Tsunami Warning, Research and Education Act of 2026.

House panel to review eight bills targeting child care fraud

By R. C. Jamison | Mar 4, 2026

The House Committee on Education and Workforce, chaired by Representative Tim Walberg (R-MI), is scheduled to hold a markup session tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. The committee will consider eight bills that focus on addressing fraud, enhancing oversight,...

House Oversight Committee questions Minnesota officials over handling of social services fraud

By H. B. Edwards | Mar 4, 2026

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing on the misuse of federal funds in Minnesota, focusing on alleged fraud in state-run social service programs.