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Cruz urges U.S. support for Taiwanese inclusion at upcoming ICAO assembly
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U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has urged the Biden administration to advocate for Taiwan’s full participation in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).


House Appropriations Committee unveils stopgap funding bill to avoid shutdown
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The House Appropriations Committee has introduced the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.


House subcommittee reviews claims over armed epa raids targeting small businesses
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The House Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, led by Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.), held a hearing today examining the Environmental Protection Agency’s enforcement tactics under the Biden Administration.


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on risks from foreign-made generic drugs
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On September 17, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will convene a hearing to address concerns over the safety and reliability of foreign-manufactured generic drugs.


Comer urges Treasury review over alleged CCP-linked funding tied to U.S. unrest
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) are expanding their investigation into Neville Roy Singham, a U.S....


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on risks of foreign-made generic drugs
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The chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, Rick Scott, and ranking member Kirsten Gillibrand have announced a hearing to be held on Wednesday, September 17.


Ernst recognizes Great Western Supply Co. as Iowa small business of the week
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Collin Carney, owner of Great Western Supply Co., has been recognized by Chair Joni Ernst as the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee's Small Business of the Week.


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on declining K-12 education performance
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on September 18 to address concerns regarding the current state of K-12 education in the United States.


Markey introduces bill seeking tariff exemptions, refunds for affected U.S. small businesses
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A group of Democratic senators, led by Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), introduced the Small Business RELIEF Act on September 11, 2025.


House names Republican conferees for FY26 appropriations bill negotiations
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Following the House's recent approval of Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole’s motion to begin conference negotiations with the Senate on the 2026 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Acts,...


Senate passes act recognizing 9-1-1 operators as first responders
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The Senate has passed the Enhancing First Response Act, a bill that reclassifies 9-1-1 operators as members of the first responders system.


House Oversight Committee schedules hearing with D.C. officials on public safety
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, chaired by James Comer (R-Ky.), has scheduled a full committee hearing titled “Oversight of the District of Columbia.” The hearing is set for September 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST in HVC-210 at...


Senate Committee examines effectiveness of DOE tribal energy programs
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U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, Chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and Senator Brian Schatz, Vice Chair, convened an oversight hearing to review tribal energy programs administered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).


Senators introduce resolution recognizing September 2025 as National Literacy Month
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Jack Reed (D-RI) have introduced a resolution to designate September 2025 as “National Literacy Month.” The initiative aims...


Burlison schedules congressional hearing on expanding school choice and alternatives to college degrees
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Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) has announced an upcoming hearing focused on the current state of American education.


Senators discuss U.S. strategy for maintaining leadership in artificial intelligence
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At a recent Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing, lawmakers discussed the Trump administration’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and regulation.


Senate passes MAPOceans Act to streamline access for recreational fishing
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The U.S. Senate has passed the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans (MAPOceans) Act, a bipartisan bill designed to improve access to information for recreational fishermen and boaters in federal waters.


Sessions announces hearing on delays with DoD background check system
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The Subcommittee on Government Operations, led by Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas), has scheduled a hearing to examine the progress and ongoing challenges facing the Department of Defense’s National Background Investigation Services (NBIS).


Hearing announced on federal role in weather control technologies
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The Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, chaired by Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), has scheduled a hearing to discuss weather control and geoengineering activities.


Senators introduce bill allowing states flexibility on K-12 artificial intelligence curriculum
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Jon Husted (R-OH), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) have introduced the Recommending Artificial Intelligence Standards in Education (RAISE) Act, aimed at supporting states in integrating artificial intelligence...