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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led an oversight hearing on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) with participation from the current Chairman and Commissioners.

Comer supports continued probe into federal handling of Epstein-Maxwell cases

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) spoke before the House Rules Committee to support House Resolution 668, which calls for continued investigation into the federal government’s handling of cases involving...

Senate EPW Committee advances Katherine Scarlett’s CEQ nomination, approves GSA project resolutions

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee has advanced the nomination of Katherine Scarlett to serve as a member of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).

Senate Aging Committee examines policies supporting workforce participation among older Americans

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging convened a hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on workforce participation among older Americans and the challenges posed by age discrimination.

Senator Cantwell stresses urgency for U.S. leadership in lunar return amid Chinese competition

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered an opening statement at a hearing focused on the United States' efforts to return to the moon before China establishes a...

Comer launches probe into Medicaid spending for illegal immigrants amid border policy concerns

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has initiated an investigation into how the Biden Administration’s border policies have affected Medicaid programs.

Senate committee discusses need for continuity at NASA amid competition from China

Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, emphasized the importance of NASA’s mission and continuity in U.S. space leadership during a committee hearing titled “There’s a Bad Moon on the Rise: Why Congress and NASA Must Thwart...

Hearing announced on federal transparency regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena

The Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, chaired by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), has scheduled a hearing to address concerns about transparency regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs).

House Appropriations Committee passes FY26 financial services spending bill with reduced allocation

The House Appropriations Committee has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Act with a vote of 35 to 28.

Comer investigates fast-track EPA review by National Academy of Sciences

House Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has opened an investigation into the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine regarding its decision to quickly review the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)...

Cantwell urges congressional action amid warnings on U.S.-China race for lunar leadership

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has raised concerns about the United States potentially losing its leadership in space exploration to China.

Senate committee examines NRC reforms and seeks increased regulatory efficiency

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led an oversight hearing with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to discuss recent updates to the agency’s mission statement and explore...

Senate subcommittee schedules hearing on Trump administration's national artificial intelligence strategy

U.S. Senator Ted Budd, who chairs the Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, has scheduled a hearing to review President Trump’s artificial intelligence strategy, “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan.” The hearing is...

Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on workplace protections for older Americans

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging are scheduled to hold a hearing titled “Protecting Older Americans: Leveling the Playing Field for Older Workers” on Wednesday, September 3.

Senate committee schedules hearing on U.S.-China competition in space

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a full committee hearing on September 3, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST to discuss the future of U.S. leadership in space.

Cantwell criticizes firing of STB member ahead of major rail merger review

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has issued a statement in response to President Trump's recent dismissal of Robert Primus from the Surface Transportation Board (STB).

Oversight Committee releases over 33,000 pages of Epstein records

The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has released 33,295 pages of records related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on protecting older workers from discrimination

El presidente del Comité Especial del Senado de Estados Unidos para Asuntos de la Vejez, Rick Scott, y la miembro de alto rango Kirsten Gillibrand, organizarán una audiencia el miércoles 3 de septiembre titulada “Proteger a los estadounidenses...

Cantwell leads congressional effort defending CPSC independence after commissioner firings

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has joined other members of Congress in filing an amicus brief to defend the independence of the Consumer Product Safety...

House appropriations subcommittee advances FY26 labor-health-education spending bill