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Senate committee reviews Karen Brazell's nomination for VA Under Secretary for Benefits
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, presided over a committee hearing to review the nomination of Karen Brazell for the position of Under Secretary for Benefits at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).


Senate committee reviews nominee William Kirk amid calls for stronger oversight on COVID-19 aid fraud
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During a recent hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) expressed her support for William Kirk as the nominee for Inspector General of the Small Business Administration (SBA).


Congressional subcommittee schedules hearing on future impacts of artificial intelligence
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The Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation will hold a hearing titled “Shaping Tomorrow: The Future of Artificial Intelligence” on September 17, 2025.


Hearing announced on claims of aggressive EPA enforcement under Biden administration
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Federal Law Enforcement Subcommittee Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) has scheduled a hearing to discuss the Biden Administration’s approach to environmental enforcement, focusing on its effects on American businesses and citizens.


House Oversight Committee accuses Biden administration of mismanaging green energy funds
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), has released a staff report alleging that the Biden Administration used the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) to direct billions of taxpayer dollars to...


Senate committee reviews bills on wildfire prevention strategies & renewable fuel use in shipping
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a legislative hearing to review two pieces of proposed legislation: the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) and S. 881, the Renewable...


Senate committee reviews wildfire prevention act and alternative shipping fuels
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) and S. 881, the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act.


Senate Commerce Committee report shows sharp rise in college sports revenue gap
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A new analysis from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation highlights a growing financial divide in college sports.


Cantwell urges passage of bipartisan AI bills aligning with White House action plan
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has urged Congress to pass seven bipartisan artificial intelligence bills that align with the White House AI Action Plan.


Senate Democrats block bill aimed at curbing Chinese access to US defense tech
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Senate Democrats have blocked a bill introduced by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, aimed at protecting critical defense technology from foreign espionage, particularly from China.


Cantwell highlights bipartisan efforts at Senate hearing on White House AI Action Plan
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing focused on the White House AI Action Plan.


Cruz introduces SANDBOX Act as part of new Senate framework on artificial intelligence
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Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, has introduced a legislative framework aimed at supporting American leadership in artificial intelligence (AI).


Congress examines links between child nutrition habits and rising chronic illness
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The Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services convened a hearing titled “Better Meals, Fewer Pills: Making Our Children Healthy Again,” focusing on the impact of unhealthy diets and overprescription of medications among American children.


Cole offers motion for House-Senate conference on FY26 spending bills
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House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) has put forward a motion to move the House to conference with the Senate on three key appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative...


Senator Cruz introduces legislative framework focused on U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence
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Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, presented a new legislative framework and the SANDBOX Act at a hearing titled “AI’ve Got a Plan: America’s AI Action Plan.”


Comer opens hearing on new legislation addressing crime concerns in Washington D.C
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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) opened a markup session today to discuss legislation aimed at improving safety and aesthetics in Washington, D.C. The proposed measures seek to give District law...


Senate Commerce schedules hearing for NTSB, OSTP, and Commerce Department nominees
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The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a nominations hearing for several federal positions on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.


Senate subcommittee discusses advancing US leadership in artificial intelligence
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At a Senate Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing, Chairman Ted Budd (R-N.C.) addressed the importance of advancing artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and infrastructure in the United States.


Appeals court rules Trump-era “Liberation Day” tariffs illegal; Markey urges immediate relief
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A federal appeals court has ruled that tariffs known as “Liberation Day” tariffs, implemented by the Trump administration, are illegal.


Cassidy cites record low student achievement in new NAEP report
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has expressed concern following the release of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results.