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This week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved four bills from the Oversight and Government Reform Committee that focus on public safety in Washington, D.C. The legislation aims to address juvenile crime, strengthen law enforcement tools,...

Hearing reviews expanded school choice impacts and alternatives to four-year college degrees

A hearing held by the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs examined the effects of expanded school choice programs and alternatives to traditional four-year college degrees.

Comer calls tech CEOs to testify on forum user radicalization

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has invited the Chief Executive Officers of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit to testify before the committee on October 8, 2025.

Comer backs D.C. policing bill aiming to ease pursuit restrictions

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has voiced support for H.R. 5143, known as the District of Columbia Policing Protection Act.

Mace opens hearing on role of artificial intelligence across U.S. economic sectors

Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) opened a hearing titled “Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Artificial Intelligence” in Washington.

Burlison addresses school choice expansion at congressional hearing

At a hearing on September 17, 2025, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) addressed the state of American education and the potential impact of expanding school choice.

Senate committee reviews Army Corps' civil works program amid ongoing flood recovery

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led an oversight hearing focused on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works Program.

Senate panel hears opening remarks from Sen. Cantwell on key federal agency nominees

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing concerning three federal nominees.

Senator Cassidy addresses CDC leadership changes amid calls for greater transparency

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed a hearing focused on transparency at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Small business owners urge passage of Ernst’s INNOVATE Act after Senate block

After the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) INNOVATE Act was blocked by Senate Democrats, a group of 35 small business owners and technology leaders from across the United States called on...

Senate Aging Committee examines risks of foreign-made generic drugs for older Americans

El presidente del Comité Especial del Senado de Estados Unidos para asuntos de la vejez, Rick Scott, lideró una audiencia titulada “Prescripción para problemas: Seguridad de medicamentos, cadenas de suministro y riesgo para los estadounidenses...

Comer supports bill changing how D.C. judges are nominated

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has expressed his support for H.R. 5125, known as the D.C. Judicial Nominations Reform Act.

Senate committee examines delays and cost overruns in Army Corps water projects

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led an oversight hearing focused on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ progress in implementing provisions from previous Water Resource Development...

Subcommittee reviews federal role in geoengineering amid calls for greater oversight

The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency convened a hearing titled “Playing God with the Weather — a Disastrous Forecast,” focusing on the federal government’s involvement in weather control and geoengineering.

Comer backs bill lowering age for adult charges against violent juveniles in D.C

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has voiced his support for H.R. 5140, the District of Columbia Juvenile Sentencing Reform Act.

Senators urge PSA Airlines to reach contract deal with 1,700 flight attendants

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), along with other members of the Senate, has called on PSA Airlines, Inc. to continue negotiations and reach a contract agreement with more than 1,700 flight attendants who have been bargaining for a new...

Federal subcommittee examines impact of Biden-era environmental enforcement on small businesses

A hearing held by the Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee examined the Biden Administration’s approach to environmental enforcement, focusing on its impact on small businesses and individuals.

House subcommittee examines history and risks of federal weather modification

At a hearing titled “Playing God with the Weather — a Disastrous Forecast,” Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), chair of the Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, addressed concerns about federal involvement in weather...

Oversight Committee releases new documents and correspondence on Epstein-Maxwell investigation

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), has announced new developments in its ongoing review of the federal government’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Comer supports legislation aimed at changing juvenile crime laws in Washington D.C