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House passes one-year extension of key federal small business innovation programs
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With the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs set to expire in two weeks, Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) has praised the House for unanimously passing a one-year extension of...


Senator Cruz warns against NDAA amendment affecting civilian control over U.S. wireless spectrum
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Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, addressed the Spectrum Policy Symposium organized by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.


Cantwell urges Sinclair Broadcasting to restore Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Seattle affiliate
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has urged Sinclair Broadcast Group to restore Jimmy Kimmel Live! to KOMO-TV in Seattle and its other affiliates nationwide.


Senator Ted Cruz introduces bill aiming at flexible regulation for U.S.-led artificial intelligence
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U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has published an op-ed in RealClearWorld arguing that the United States must secure its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure that AI development is guided by western values...


Cassidy criticizes New York law shifting labor dispute authority from NLRB to state board
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul for signing a law that he says undermines workers’ rights and violates federal law.


Lawmakers propose federal protections for Americans’ neural data under new bill
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U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) have announced plans to introduce the Management of Individuals’ Neural Data Act of 2025, known as the MIND Act.


Oversight Committee investigates alleged Chinese influence over Panama Canal operations
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has opened an investigation into the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Panama, with a focus on the operations of the Panama Canal.


Senator Cassidy criticizes AMA over support for pediatric gender transition practices
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the American Medical Association (AMA) for supporting gender transition procedures for minors.


Ernst recognizes Bannor Toys as Iowa small business of the week
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who serves as Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has named Bannor Toys of Boone County as her Small Business of the Week.


Senators introduce Equal Campus Access Act to address religious freedom on college campuses
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and James Lankford (R-OK) have introduced the Equal Campus Access Act of 2025.


Comer expands probe into claims of political bias in U.S. financial sector
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has announced an expansion of the committee’s investigation into what he describes as politically motivated discrimination within the U.S. financial system and the Biden Administration’s...


Senator Cassidy seeks answers over alleged coerced student abortions at Fairfax County school
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has called for an investigation into allegations that officials at Centreville High School in Fairfax County arranged and paid for abortions...


Cantwell calls for FCC chairman testimony amid concerns over press freedom
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss recent concerns about press freedom following the firing of comedian Jimmy Kimmel by...


Cassidy introduces bill aimed at increasing state control over employment services
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced the Pathways to Paychecks Act.


Trump considers emergency declaration amid US housing crisis
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently revealed that President Trump is considering declaring a housing emergency to address the ongoing affordability crisis in the United States.


Comer applauds bipartisan effort behind RFK Stadium redevelopment plan
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) praised the D.C. Council for completing legislative steps to advance the redevelopment of the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus in Washington, D.C. “The...


Senate Republicans urge EPA finalization of Clean Power Plan 2.0 repeal
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, has led all Republican members of the committee in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin.


Senate Aging Committee examines risks posed by reliance on foreign-made generic drugs
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Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging led a hearing in Washington, D.C., to address concerns about the United States’ reliance on foreign-manufactured generic drugs.


Commerce Committee advances Neil Jacobs’ nomination for NOAA Administrator
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has advanced the nomination of Neil Jacobs to serve as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, a role that includes leading the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...


Senate committee reviews nominations focused on technology leadership and economic affairs
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In a Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the importance of three nominees for federal roles impacting transportation safety, technology leadership, and economic affairs.