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The House of Representatives has passed the SHOWER Act, a bill aimed at changing federal regulations on showerheads and increasing consumer choice.

Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on international scams targeting seniors

Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will hold a hearing on January 14 to examine international scams that target older Americans.

House panel considers bill supporting artificial reefs from decommissioned energy platforms

The Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources conducted a legislative hearing on a bill aimed at supporting fish habitats and reef ecosystems by formalizing the Rigs to Reef initiative.

McGovern criticizes Republican-backed labor bills during House Rules Committee meeting

During a Rules Committee meeting on January 13, 2026, Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA) criticized a series of bills brought forward by the Education and Workforce Committee.

House Oversight Committee plans contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton over missed deposition

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), will begin contempt of Congress proceedings next week against former President Bill Clinton.

McGovern criticizes delays on spending bills and raises alarm over DOJ investigation

At a House Rules Committee meeting, Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA) addressed the progress on two appropriations bills and raised concerns about recent actions by the President regarding the Department of Justice.

Cole testifies before Rules Committee supporting new appropriations bill H.R. 7006

House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 7006, which covers appropriations for Financial Services and General Government as well as National Security, Department of State,...

Durbin’s DEFIANCE Act passes Senate targeting nonconsensual sexually explicit deepfakes

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), who serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has secured Senate passage of the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act (DEFIANCE Act).

House subcommittee reviews bills targeting veteran mental health access

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, opened a legislative hearing to review several Republican-led bills aimed at expanding mental health care access and modernizing...

Cassidy criticizes Democratic resolution on healthcare costs in Senate floor speech

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who serves as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, spoke on the Senate floor today to oppose a Congressional Review Act resolution supported by Democrats.

Walberg supports legislation on paychecks protection, skills training expansion

Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) addressed the House of Representatives to express his support for three proposed bills aimed at protecting workers’ earnings, expanding job training opportunities, and supporting...

Senate Agriculture Committee sets dates for crypto market structure bill release and markup

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has announced the timeline for the committee’s consideration of legislation focused on crypto market structure.

House subcommittee schedules markup for six bills on public safety communications

The House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a markup session to review six proposed bills aimed at strengthening public safety communications across the United States.

Arrington urges passage of second reconciliation bill for economic growth

During a press conference in Washington, D.C., House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) urged Congress to approve a second budget reconciliation bill, which he referred to as "Reconciliation 2.0."

Senator Risch addresses global Christian persecution at religious freedom hearing

U.S. Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, addressed the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom regarding global Christian persecution.

Arrington responds to CPI report citing impact of Republican-led fiscal policies

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for December 2025, showing inflation at a 2.7% annual rate, unchanged from November.

Senators urge ban on Chinese nationals in US energy labs over AI security concerns

A group of Republican senators, led by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), have called on Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright to bar...

Congressional leaders seek answers from HHS OIG over alleged Medicare fraud surge in Los Angeles

A group of congressional leaders has requested a meeting with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) to discuss evidence pointing to widespread Medicare fraud in Los Angeles County.

Interior Department expands hunting and fishing access on federal lands

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced a new Secretarial Order aimed at expanding hunting and fishing access on public lands and waters.

House committee examines $9 billion fraud case in Minnesota social services